Palm Frond Stencil Art
From the Designer: "This quick and easy stencil art will make your home ready for warmer months, using common house plant palm fronds. Using bright and cheerful FolkArt Color Shift Paints, this selection of paints is reminiscent of Summer nights of a tropical vacation. Create this project in an evening. Supplies: FolkArt Color Shift Paints in Yellow Flash, Green Flash, Aqua Flash, Blue Violet Flash and Pink Flash, 10×20 Canvas, Paint Brush, Acrylic Paint in Black, Mini Paint Roller, Plastic Salad Lid, Gloss Varnish, Palm Fronds or other fresh plant trimmings."
Primary TechniquePainting
Project TypeMake a Project
Materials List
- FolkArt Color Shift Paints in Yellow Flash, Green Flash, Aqua Flash, Blue Violet Flash and Pink Flash
- 10×20 Canvas
- Paint Brush
- Acrylic Paint in Black
- Mini Paint Roller
- Plastic Salad Lid
- Gloss Varnish
- Palm Fronds or other fresh plant trimmings
Instructions
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Apply a coat of black acrylic paint to a 10×20 canvas.
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Press two palm fronds between two pieces of parchment paper and then place several heavy books on top and let it sit overnight.
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Use plastic salad lid as paint pallet, apply Pink Flash FolkArt Color Shift Paint to the lid, roll paint roller in paint.
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Place the pressed palm frond on the canvas and roll the paint coated roller over the frond carefully.
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Repeat step 4 with all the colors of paint.
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Apply a coat of gloss varnish and let dry.
NotesDifferent types of house plants and plant trimming from a garden can be used. Plant material that lays flat will act as a better stencil. Experiment and have fun making your own plant art!