Tombstone Monogram
Supplies
- Unfinished Wood Co. 21.5″ Tombstone Monogram
- FolkArt Chalk Paint – Maui Sand
- FolkArt Acrylic Paint- Licorice, Steel Gray
- Brushes: 1″ flat, #2 flat, small liner, old stencil brush
- Sandpaper
- Pattern for lettering (computer font or free-hand)
TIP: For best results, let paint dry between steps.
-Basecoat all edges and 1″ around front with Licorice.
-Basecoat monogram and 1″ around circle with Steel Gray.
-Paint over Licorice and entire tombstone (except monogram) with Maui Sand.
-Lightly sand edges to distress, revealing black and gray basecoat colors.
-Use a pencil to lightly add name or message, then paint with the small flat brush and Licorice.
-Highlight using Licorice and/or Steel Gray and the dry brush technique. To dry brush, lightly load the stencil brush with desired color and blot on a paper towel until brush is almost dry; very little paint is needed. Randomly brush design as desired.
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I adore this project idea (and not just bescuae you chose Texas). I need to get the supplies and try it out for myself. Once I do, would you mind if I blog about it at thedomesticatedprincess.blogspot.com and link back to your awesome instructions? Thank you for sharing!