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Stars and Stripes Tray

Let Americana Acrylics help you create this tray, honoring Old Glory.

Stars and Stripes Tray
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Stars and Stripes Tray
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    DecoArt Products Required
Americana Acrylics
  • DAO8 - Yellow Ochre
  • DAO18 - Country Red
  • DAO86 - Uniform Blue
  • DA164 - Light Buttermilk (semi-opaque)

    Americana DuraClear Varnishes
  • DS60 - DuraClear Matte Varnish

  •     Supplies
        Surfaces
  • 2" wood ball knobs (4)
  • 3/4" flat brush
  • #8 flat brush
  • Water container
  • Palette or plastic plate
  • Paper towels
  • Painter's tape
  • Tracing and transfer paper
  • Ultra fine permanent black marker
  • Thick craft glue or wood glue
  • Wood tray

  •     Instructions
    Allow to dry between steps.

    1. Paint tray as follows: ends, Country Red; sides, Yellow Ochre; inside Light Buttermilk.
    2. Tape off 3 1/2" borders on each end of inside area. Paint borders and ball knobs Uniform Blue. Remove tape.
    3. Tape off stripes on inside Light Buttermilk section. Paint stripes Country Red. Remove tape.
    4. Trace and transfer star pattern on Uniform Blue sections. Paint stars Yellow Ochre.
    5. Use marker to add stitch marks on stripes and stars.
    6. Use brush handle and Light Buttermilk to dot ball knobs.
    7. Position and adhere ball knobs on bottom corners of tray.
    8. Apply DuraClear Matte Varnish, allowing to dry between coats.
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