Step 1
Prime the entire table, including
legs with BIN Zinsser bonder primer sealer using a Dynamic
foam mini roller. |
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Step 2
Paint some (not all) areas of the
table and legs with Modern Masters crackle for latex paint.
This product will react with the next step and create
a crackle effect. |
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Step 3
Paint all of table surface and legs with latex eggshell
paint. We used a light lavender colour. It is important
that you apply the paint in a cross-hatch fashion using
a Dynamic paint brush so that the cracks will go in different
directions as opposed to only one way. |
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Step 4
Using a Dynamic mohair mini roller,
apply paint through stencil. We used “Fern”
a Paint Wizard stencil by Dynamic DK100058 and a deep
forest green paint. |
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Step 5
Paint table trim edge. We
used the same colour used for the Fern stencil. |
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Step 6
Using a stencil brush, apply paint
through stencil. We used "Winged" a Paint Wizard stencil
by Dynamic (bees and butterflies) DK100070" and a dark
purple paint colour. |
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Step 7
Make
a tinted glaze with Dynamic Paint Wizard Acrylic Glaze
and a dark chocolate brown paint colour. Apply to the
entire table and legs with a brush and gently wipe back
with a damp rag. Allow a heavier effect around the larger
ferns to create dimension. |
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Step 8
Using
a stencil brush, highlight butterflies and bees. We used
“Lilac” a metallic paint by Modern Masters
ME247. |
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Step 9
Drill
holes at each table leg and each center point between
each table leg. Attach light wire and then attach festive
beads. |
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Step 10
Seal with Old Masters exterior oil varnish. |
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There you have it…
a New Orleans Mardi Gras patio table – perfect for
summer entertaining. Why not try making some famous
New Orleans dishes like Cajun Boiled Shimp, Jambalaya,
Crawfish or Gumbo? Add some fun accessories like
candles, colourful masks, feather boas and beads
in every colour and, of course, some upbeat jazz
to really set the mood! |
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