Magic Metallics Fall Canvas

1. Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.

2. Using an AB710 ¾ Flat Shader, basecoat SS138 Flat Black to the canvas. Allow to Dry!

3. Using a DB805 #3 Fan Brush, apply 1 coat of MM106 Steel Metallic to the top and sides of the canvas. Make sure to mix the MM106 Steel Metallic well both stirring and shaking. Allow to dry!

4. Using a DB805 #3 Fan Brush, apply a 2nd coat of MM106 Steel Metallic to the top and sides of the canvas. While the MM106 Steel Metallic is still wet/dap, apply a heavy coat of MM305 Rapid rust to the Steel Metallic either with a brush AB710 ¾ Flat Shader, sponging, or spritzing it on. Allow to dry overnight.

5. Using an AB710 ¾ Flat Shader, Apply 2 coats of MM502 Matte Brush on Seale to the canvas over the Steel Metallic. Allow to dry between each coat.

6. Trace the pattern using Graphite Paper or Saral Transfer Paper on to the canvas tree being careful not to smear the tracing.

7. Using an AB705 #5 Round and a AB708 #10 Shader, basecoat the pumpkins with OS484 Persimmon.

8. Shade the pumpkins with OS440 Burnt Orange then OS 438 Orange Peel.

9. Using an AB709 3/8 Angular Shader, Shade the deep crevices and outer edge of the pumpkins with SS024 Chocolate Fudge.

10. Using a DB801 #3 Round, drybrush highlights on the pumpkins with OS435 Dark Yellow.

11. Using a AB704 #3 Round, apply SS194 Medium Taupe to the stems of the pumpkins.

12. Using an AB709 3/8 Angular Shader, Shade the stems with SS024 Chocolate Fudge and sone SS019 Country sage.

13. Using a RB116 #6 Round, apply one coat of SS254 Golde Ochre to each of the sunflower petals.

14. Loade the RB116 #6 Round with OS435 Dark Yello then side load in SS254 Golden Ochre. Stroke in each sunflower petal keeping the Golen Ochre to the same side of each petal.

15. Using a AB704 #3 Round, apply SS024 Chocolate Fudge to the centers of the sunflowers.

16. Using a DB801 #3 Round, stipple SS193 Medium Taupe with a little of SS019 Country Sage to the outer part of the sunflower center and SS138 Flat Black to the center part of the centers.

17. Using a AB704 #3 Round, apply SS045 Buttermilk to the top part of the candle and OS435 Dark Yellow to the bottom of the candle.

18. Using an AB709 3/8 Angular Shader, shade the candle lightly with SS024 Chocolate Fudge.

19. Using a RB116 #6 Round, Apply OS435 Dark Yellow to the flame of the candle then while still wet blend in some OS 438 Orange Peel to create the look of a flame. Mix some SS045 Buttermilk and a touch of SS138 Flat black to create a gray. Paint the candle wick with this mix.

20. Using a AB0704 #3 Round, basecoat the leaf with SS019 Country Sage then Using a AB709 3/8 Angular Shader, shade the leaf with SS057 Accent Green.

21. Using a AB710 #3/4 Shader, apply a thin coat of SS135 White (watery) to create the look of glass then add some highlights.

22. Using an AB704 #3 Round, apply 1 coat of MM102 Copper Metallic to the lantern. Allow to dry! Mix some MM102 Copper Metallic with some MM202 Green Patin together. Apply this mix to the lantern. This will give a Patina finish. Allow to Dry!

23. Using a AB702 #10/0 Liner, outline and detail the lantern and the leaf with SS138 Flat Black. Outline and detail the pumpkins and the sunflowers with SS024 Chocolate Fudge. Allow to dry!

24. Using a AB709 3/8 Angular Shader, shade around the outside of the design with SS024 Chocolate Fudge. Allow to dry!!

25. Using a AB710 ¾ Flat Shade. Apply 2 light coats of MM502 Matte Brush on Sealer to the entire canvas. Be careful not to apply to thick or it turn milky. Allow to dry!!!

26. DO NOT Fire!!