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Mediterranean Look for TerraCotta Pots
Here is a keen way to decorate your old or new terracotta pot.. Give it the MEDITERRANEAN LOOK
.... Terracotta pots add beauty to any room..with acrylic paint in subdued colors like celadon..apricot..lemon..ocher... and ocean blue
....This craft project is from a news paper..Handcraft Illustrated magzine
....the project is by Mediterrranean Flowerpots
....also the Handcraft Illustrated Magzine has a toll free # for a free trail issue of Handcraft Illustrated...if you are interested here is the number 1-800-274-9955.....

MATERIALS
....for one pot.... 1 terracotta pot...
5 pounds of clean...dry sand
2 ounces acrylic paint
2 ounces acrylic extender medium
1 2 inch brush Palette or disposable container
Cellulose sponge Craft stick
Fork
Tape measure
Newspaper

INSTRUCTIONS
... 1. Prepare sand bed...Lay several layers of newspaper on work surface
... Measure pot height and circumference
...SPREAD...a 1/2 inch dip bed of sand slightly larger than the pot area with newspaper
.... 2. APPLY PAINT
.....Transfer small amount of paint to paletter or disposable container
....ADD...up to one third (1/3) as much of extender medium and Blend thoroughly with craft stick...


WASH
... terra cotta pot in warm water
..let drain
......Turn
...damp pot in horizontal strokes..allow 1/2 inch margin at the top and bottom rims
...WIPE EDGE...with a damp sponge around each rim to soften color transition
... 3. COAT POT..with sand..IMMEDIATELY.. while paint is still wet..turn pot on side and down on edge of Sand Bed
....HANDLING Pot at the rim..ROLL firmly along sand bed to coat entire painted area
...TO COAT ADDITIONAL POTS
..rake sand bed with fork
....then repeat steps 2 and 3
....STAND POTS uup right on flat surface
...dry for 1 hour.
..TAP SURFACE..gently with fingertip to remove loose sand.
... Have a great day and a fun day crafting...............Jodie
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