There is something about contrast that draws the eye and invites visual interest. And this piece fits the bill. There is something pleasing and surprising with the contrast between the ice blue fruit, and the worn crackled plate and pedestal. Easy to make and fun to create. Follow these easy steps from Plaid Designer, Julie Lewis.
To get started you will need these FolkArt paints and assorted supplies:
2588 Metallic Ice Blue
936 Barn Wood
901 Wicker White
424 Light Gray
476 Asphaltum
696 Crackle Medium
½” Flat brush
#1 Liner brush
Brown metal or wood pillar candle holder
5 assorted artificial fruits
Decorative edged wood plate
Gray green felt
Glue
E 6000
Begin by base coating your fruit with Wicker White. Several coats should do it…allow drying time between coats.
Here they are completed.