Star Wall Hanging

Show that little star in your life how big of a star he is. Create this quick and easy wall hanging to inspire that little guy or girl. Painting this makes it a fun crafting with kids project.

Materials:

• Americana Acrylics
  • DA235 - Citron Green
  • DAO29 - Boysenberry Pink
  • DAO41 - Country Blue
  • DAO67 - Lamp (Ebony) Black
  • DA237 - Soft Lilac
• Liquid Beadz
  • BE04C - Pink
• Triple Thick Gloss Glaze
• Palette Knife
  • DT02 - Palette Knife
• Americana Brushes
  • DBR2003-B - Round #3
  • DBF2575-B - Flat 3/4"
  • DBF3012-B - Shader #12
• 16" x 20" Frederix canvas
• Water container
• Paper towels
• Palette or foam plate
• Tracing and transfer paper
• Pencil
• Craft knife or scissors
• Foam sheet
• 3/4" masking tape
  Pattern
   

Steps:

PREPARATION:

1. Adjust patterns to fit canvas.
    
2. Trace and transfer patterns onto canvas.
    
3. Trace star onto foam sheet. Cut out with craft knife or scissors to make stencil.

Note: Let paint dry between steps.

PAINTING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Paint the word "star" on center of canvas using #12 shader brush and Boysenberry Pink.
    
2. Paint star with Citron Green using 3/4" brush.
    
3. Mask off star and stripes using masking tape. Paint stripes with Soft Lilac and Country Blue.
    
4. Use #3 round brush and Lamp Black to outline writing, star, and stripes.
    
5. Use palette knife to scoop and spread Pink Beadz inside star stencil, placing stars randomly around canvas. Carefully remove and wipe stencil between applications.
    
6. Let dry completely.
    

Seal the canvas, if desired, using Triple Thick Gloss Glaze Spray. Mist with several light coats, allowing to dry between applications.