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Materials:
Hot Potatoes Tile Stamp Kit (contains 5 foam stamps)
(3) coordinating colors of acrylic paint (tis project used red, green, yellow)
Acrylic paint in dark brown or gray
(3) stencil brushes
(3) foam paintbrushes
Spray polyurethane
Unpainted wooden tray (available at most craft stores)
Instructions:
1. Paint tray with a base coat of dark brown or gray. This color will represent your "grout." Work from the center out.
2. Plan your design with the tile stamps so that the design will fit properly in the area you are working on. Always allow about 1/4" between "tile" stampings to show the "grout."
3. Use 3 colors on the tiles for a more textured and realistic look. First, use a foam paintbrush to cover the surface of the tile stamp with one color. Using a stencil brush, stipple the second and third colors onto the surface of the stamp in a random fashion, by putting the stencil brush in your paint and applying it with a straight up and down movement. The second and third colors are accent colors, so they should not completely cover the stamp. This technique is simple, but a small amount of practice is advised.
4. Use the foam tile stamp to imprint the tray. Always start in the center and work your way out. Try to use different sizes of stamps and the "cut" pieces of "tile" as well. This gives the finished piece a more realistic look.
5. After the entire project is completed, allow the paint to dry. Spray the entire surface with polyurethane to make the "tile" really pop!
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