Animal Print


  Use this same technique to paint: a lamp, accent table, CD rack, jewelry box, vase, desk, accessories, planter, bookends, candleholder, shelf, or clock.

What you need:

  • Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Khaki (#52504)
  • Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Equestrian (#53553)
  • Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Gloss Black (#51601)
  • Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Leather Brown (#52501)
  • Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Crystal Clear (#51301)
  • Krylon Premium Metallic 18 kt Gold (#1000)
  • Wood Frame or Project of your choice
  • Small sea sponge
  • Scissors
  • Newspaper
  • Disposable rubber gloves
  • Disposable plastic tub

 

How and How Long:

  1. Place frame on newspaper to protect work area.
  2. Spray one light coat of Khaki on frame front and sides, following manufacturer's instructions.
  3. Spray one light coat of Equestrian in wide stripes, diagonally across frame.
  4. Mist entire frame lightly with 18 KT. Gold Plate. Let dry.
  5. Cut sea sponge to create cluster of spots to resemble small leopard spots. Lightly dampen sponge with water to soften. Wearing rubber gloves, spray Glossy Black into disposable plastic tub to form a puddle of paint. Dip sponge into paint and dab spots onto frame front and sides. Let dry.
  6. Cut sea sponge to create small spot for center of spot clusters. Spray Leather Brown into disposable plastic tub to form a puddle of paint. Dip sponge into paint and dab into center of each black spotted cluster. Let dry thoroughly.
  7. For added protection of your finished project, spray several light coats of Krylon® Crystal Clear as a final step. For projects that will be used outdoors or near a window, use Krylon® UV-Resistant Clear.
Approximate project time: 1.5 hours.

What it Costs:

Approximate cost is $27.