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Refreshed Pink Candlesticks

Refresh some basic brass candlesticks with a coat of FolkArt Mult-Surface Acrylic Paint! Pick up candlesticks from your local thrift store then paint and decorate your spring dining table, a wedding, or just spruce up your home.

This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Multi-Surface Paint Logo

At a Glance:

Project #16019 Skill Level: Intermediate
supplies

Plaid Supplies

Folkart ® Brush Sets - Artist Variety Set, 10 pc. - 50536

Number Needed: 1 $8.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Fire Coral, 2 oz. - 2740

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 2894

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Coffee Latte, 2 oz. - 2906

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Baby Pink, 2 oz. - 2940

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Other Supplies

  • Thrifted brass candlesticks
  • White tapered candles
  • Stencil tape

instructions

  1. Clean the brass candlesticks with warm soap and water to remove any dust or oils from the surface.
  2. Mix Fire Coral, Wicker White and Coffee Latte in different amounts to get different shades of coral.
  3. Paint the candlesticks using a small flat brush. Use stencil tape to mask off sections to do more than one color on a candlestick.
  4. Using a small round brush, paint loose designs on the tapered candles.

resources

Related Resources

FolkArt Formula Guide

FolkArt Formula Guide

Crafting a new surface? Learn which FolkArt paint works best!

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FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint Frequently Asked Questions

FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint Frequently Asked Questions

Most commonly asked questions about FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint.

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Related FAQs

Yes, the fabric painted mixture (1 part FolkArt Textile Medium – 2 parts FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint), can be thinned with water to create detail linework. It can also be “spritzed” onto fabric using a clean pump spray bottle.
Yes, it is UV and weather resistant and can be used both indoors on curtains, glassware and wood as well as outdoors on terra cotta and garden signs.
Yes, painted glassware can be safely washed by hand and are top shelf dishwasher safe without chipping, cracking or fading. Do not soak in water.
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