Sunflower Jar
Designed by Amanda Formaro

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What says summer more than fresh sunflowers? Bring that feeling into your home with this lovely painted design, easy!

What you need

Supplies & Tools
empty glass jar, washed, dried, all labels removed
white vinegar or rubbing alcohol
paper towel or soft cloth
pattern

Liner, shader & scruffy brush
Micron black craft pen
Stylus
Old toothbrush
Acrylic matte spray
Scrap strip of homespun material
White craft glue

Acrylic Paint Colors
(All paint colors are Delta Ceramcoat)

White
Crocus Yellow
Yellow
Antique Gold
Autumn Brown
Dark Forest Green
Forest Green
Black


What you do

Base coat the surface of the jar with 1 coat of white. Allow to dry for 24 hours. If you don't, you risk peeling the paint off with your second coat. This rule does not apply when painting on porous surfaces such as wood. Remember, the paint does not soak into the glass like it does on wood, therefore your drying time is increased!

Paint of second and third coat, allowing 20 minutes dry time in between coats. Allow third coat to dry for a couple of hours before moving on to the next step.

Trace pattern onto base-coated surface. Paint petals with Crocus Yellow. Outline petals with Yellow, shade with Antique Gold.

Paint center of flower with Antique Gold, then use a scruffy brush to dab on Autumn Brown over the top of the Antique Gold, leave a little showing underneath in spots. Use a Stylus to dot Dark Forest Green in the center of the flower.

Use Forest Green to paint stems. Use scruffy brush and Forest Green to blend stems into the bottom of the design.

Use black Micron craft pen to draw lines around center of flower.

Dip the bristle tips of a toothbrush into some black paint that has been lightly thinned with a drop or two of water. Test your splattering ability on a piece of scrap paper before doing this on your jar. Hold toothbrush horizontally and drag your finger across the bristles, causing the paint to splatter spots wherever you aim it. When you are comfortable with this method, go ahead and splatter the entire surface of the jar with black paint. Clean out toothbrush and repeat this method with white paint. Let dry.

Dot white craft glue around the rim of the jar. Position strip of homespun material around the rim and tie in a knot or bow.

Sign your work! Spray completed project with 2-3 coats of acrylic spray sealer (matte) according to directions on can.

Hint: Small glass votive holders or small clay pots work great in the mouth of the jar. Place votive candle on holder and you are all set!

Thanks to Amanda at Family Corner Magazine for this article

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