Love the Journey Technique Sheet

Design courtesy of Bisque Imports

Life is a journey '¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬" enjoy it! Artists of all ages will adore this fun memento box.

MATERIALS

1329 Bicycle Box
CN032-8 Bright Butternut
CN151-8 Light Blue Spruce
CN201-8 Light Grey
CN253-8 Dark Black
CN302-8 Bright Caribbean
CN384-8 Fruit Punch
CN504-8 Neon Orange
FD258 Pure White

SUPPLIES

Assorted Royal Aqualon Brushes
Detail Brush
Water
Water-based Marker

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Lightly wipe ware with a damp sponge to prepare surface for painting.

2. Paint the lid and bottom of box with 3 coats of Light Blue Spruce, then allow to dry.

3. Paint the pedal and handlebar of the bike with a detail brush and 3 coats of Light Grey.

4. Paint the bike frame with 3 coats of Fruit Punch.

5. Paint the seat and wheels of the bike with 2 coats of Dark Black. Add accents to the wheels with a detail brush and the same color.

6. On your palette, mix 1 part Really White to 1 part Pure White. Use 2-3 coats of this color mixture to paint clouds on the box lid.

7. Paint balloons with 3 coats each of Bright Caribbean, Neon Orange, and Bright Butternut. Add thin, Dark Black string to attach the balloons to the bike wheels. Let dry.

8. With a water-based marker, light sketch out "Love the journey" on the box lid. Use a detail brush and Dark Black to trace over the letters. Let dry.

9. Dip in Pure Brilliance and fire to Cone 06.