
"Pansy Planter" packet!!
by
Melinda Frewin
PAINTING INSTRUCTIONS
Copyright © Melinda Frewin 1996
May be used for fun and profit and teaching in class. No mass or commercial reproduction
without consent from Melinda Frewin. E-mail
for any other questions. Thank you.
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Painting Level: Beginner
Supplies Needed
Delta Ceramcoat:
Crocus
Pale Yellow
Raw Sienna
Wineberry
Wisteria
White
Chrome Green Lt
Delta Water Based Sealer
Delta Satin Varnish
Delta Quick 'n Tacky Glue
Instructions
Prep:
Sand
Seal and sand again
Trace on pattern.
Painting:
Wisteria
Base the two back petals of pansies.
Crocus
Base the two middle petals and the one front petal of pansies.
Pale Yellow
Sideload/float, highlight the tops of the two middle petals, and the bottom of the front petal.
Raw Sienna
Stipple (indicated by dots on pattern) along the separations of the middle and front petals.
Wineberry
Stipple with a small amount of wineberry, please be sure to go lightly and not as wide as the raw sienna.
Sideload/float - Shade the two back petals (indicated by zig-zag lines on pattern).
Line - the veins in the middle and front petals.
Base - the planter.
White + Wisteria - mix 1:1 equal parts white and wisteria
Sideload/float the tops of the two back petals.
Crocus
Line and dot the letters on the planter.
Dot - with the tip of your liner, dot the center of the pansies.
Pale Yellow
Dot, less than the crocus, but enough to give the center of the pansies a highlight.
Wineberry
Dot, just a little bit, the very center of the pansy centers making sure you can see the yellow dots on the sides.
Chrome Green Lt.
Base the dowel stems.
Finish:
Varnish, let dry, glue on moss and greenery near base of stems.
Enjoy!! - Melinda
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WOOD CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
Pansies - cut out of 1/2" pine, cut 3
Planter
top: 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 1 3/4" pine
bottom: 1" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" pine
Glue or staple top and bottom pieces together.
Stems
1/8" dowel cut to these lengths:
5 1/2", 4 1/2", 3"
Drill
Drill with an 1/8" or larger drill bit
The holes in the planter are drilled as follows (see pattern for dowel location):
A - slight angle so stem points a little left.
B - slight angle so stem points a little right.
C - drill straight down.
Stems
A - 4" dowel
B - 5 1/2" dowel
C - 3" dowel
Please feel free to mix the stems around for a different arrangement.
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