Clay Pot Pool Party

Clay Pot Pool Party

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Create a too-cool pool scene that will last all year round with terra cotta and Patio Paint.

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    DecoArt Products Required

Patio Paint DCP14 - Cloud White DCP15 - Daisy Cream DCP16 - Patio Brick DCP21 - Wrought Iron Black DCP25 - Citrus Green DCP28 - Fiesta Yellow DCP33 - Hydrangea Blue DCP36 - Tiger Lily Orange DCP41 - Carnation Pink DCP43 - Holly Berry Red

Supplies

Surfaces

Lifeguard 1 1/2" standard pot 1 1/4" wood ball bead Small piece of blue foam Natural or tan chenille stem Toothpick Small triangle of red foam Kid on a Raft 1 1/4" wood ball bead Natural or tan chenille stem Beach Ball Girl 1 1/4" ball bead 1 1/2" Styrofoam ball Natural or tan chenille stem Yellow yarn 3/4" flat brush #8 flat brush #0 liner brush Water container Palette or plastic plate Paper towels Thick craft glue or low-temp glue gun and glue sticks Scissors Wire cutters Ultra-fine tip black permanent pen, optional

Lifeguard 2 1/2" rose pot stand 2 1/2" saucer Kid on a Raft 3" saucer 1 1/2" standard pot Beach Ball Girl 1 1/2" standard pot Pool 8" clay saucer

Instructions

Let paint dry between steps. Preparation: Flesh color mix suggestion: Daisy Cream and Patio Brick 16:1. Turquoise mix: Cloud White, Hydrangea Blue, and Citrus Green 4:1:1 Lifeguard 1. Paint ball bead and top half of pot body, flesh color mix; bottom half of pot, turquoise mix; rose pot rim and saucer, Holly Berry Red; and remainder of rose pot, Fiesta Yellow. 2. Use brush handle end to dot Hydrangea Blue flower petals on bathing trunks and Holly Berry Red around rose pot rim. Dot flower centers with Tiger Lily Orange. 3. Assembly: Trim chenille stem to form arms. Bend arm ends to form hands. Position and adhere arms on body. Position and adhere head on arms. Adhere toothpick to foam flag. Position and adhere onto hand. Position saucer on rose pot to form lifeguard stand. 4. Paint top of head Hydrangea Blue to form cap. 5. Use liner brush and Wrought Iron Black or black permanent pen to do face. Kid on a Raft 1. Paint ball bead and top half of pot body, flesh color mix; bottom half of pot, Citrus Green; and saucer, Tiger Lily Orange. 2. Use brush handle end and Fiesta Yellow to dot bathing trunks. 3. Paint sunglasses on head with Wrought Iron Black. 4. Use liner brush and Wrought Iron Black or permanent black pen to do face. 5. Assembly: Trim chenille stem to form arms. Bend arm ends to form hands. Position and adhere arms on body and head on arms. Bend arms above head. Bend chenille stem in half. Position and adhere up inside clay pot for legs. Bend legs at knees and feet. Place kid in raft and secure with glue. Beach Ball Girl 1. Paint ball bead flesh color and pot, Carnation Pink. 2. Paint small Hydrangea Blue flowers on pot. 3. Paint face with liner brush and Wrought Iron Black or permanent pen. 4. Position and adhere chenille stem arms on body. Position and adhere head. 5. Cut lengths of yarn for hair. Place a bead of glue down center or head and press yarn pieces into glue. Tie into two pigtails with ribbon. 6. Use pen, stylus or other tool to score 6 equal sections on Styrofoam ball. Alternately paint with Holly Berry Red, Fiesta Yellow, and Hydrangea Blue. 7. Position chenille stem arms above head. Bend ends and push into Styrofoam ball. Secure with glue, if necessary. Swimming Pool 1. Paint outside of saucer, Hydrangea Blue. 2. Paint inside bottom, turquoise mix. 3. Paint inside rim Hydrangea Blue forming peaks to resemble water.

 

Billie C.
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