A Floral Flair

Pattern

Supplies | Surfaces

- Brushes by Silver Brush Ltd. – Golden Natural - Series 2002s flats #6, #8, #10 & #12 shaders; Series 2008s 3/4" wash; Series 2007s script liner #0
- Supplies - Brush basin, palette, paper towels, small scruffy brush, small sponge brush, tracing & transfer paper, pencil, tape, medium & fine sandpaper, tack cloth, soft cloth

- Large treasure chest (15-1/2"L X 13" W X 14" H), available from Deco Products, 819 W. Shorewood Dr., Eau Claire, WI 54703-9671; 715-836-8224

Instructions

PREPARATION
1. Sand chest with medium, then fine sandpaper; wipe with tack cloth.
2. Basecoat with 2:1 mix of Light Willow and Bright Blue mixed with an equal part Staining Medium.
3. Transfer patterns.
PAINTING INSTRUCTIONS
Morning glories
Using #12 flat brush, side load* Coral Rose and Titanium White and paint a one-stroke technique for each petal.
Small pink flowers
Side load #8 flat brush with Coral Rose and Hi-Lite Flesh and form each petal of small pink flowers with one stroke.
Daisies
Side load #8 brush with Sand and Titanium White to make daisies.
Larkspur
Side load #6 brush with Sapphire and Titanium White and use chisel edge of brush, working from inside to outer edge to create larkspur.
Note: Use Burnt Umber on the end of the brush handle for center of flowers.
Hydrangeas
For hydrangeas, use small scruffy brush double loaded with Blue Violet and white, then add Sapphire to brush for depth.
Leaves
1. For large leaves, use #12 and #10 shaders, side loading with Hauser Dark Green and Titanium White.
2. Make small leaves with #8 brush, side loaded with Leaf Green and white.
3. Create half leaves with #6 flat brush side loaded with Leaf Green and white.
Vines
1. Use chisel edge of #8 brush to create main vines, side loading Leaf Green and white.
2. For light vines and tendrils, mix Leaf Green and water 1:1 to inky consistency, add a touch of Burnt Umber and apply with script liner.
FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Antique the entire chest with 1:1 mix of Glorious Gold and water, using sponge brush and wiping back with soft cloth.
2. Seal with two coats of Satin Varnish.