Sharing the EASIEST way to paint buffalo plaid (aka: gingham check) on anything. Here I'm painting eggs on Spring pillow.
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Buffalo Plaid vs. Gingham Check?
Buffalo Plaid: Larger Black Ground
Gingham: Smaller White Ground
Typically:
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Supplies:
- Pillow Slip or Cover - Painter's Tape - Craft Paints - Paint Brushes - Scrap paper, cardboard - Iron
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Step 1:
- Line pillow cover
Step 2 & 3 :
- Make Egg-shaped masks and tape in place
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Step 4 & 5:
- Tape grid pattern *** See Details and Tips in Blog Post
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Step 6:
- Paint initial squares *** See Details and Tips in Blog Post
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Step 7:
- Remove Paint Grid
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Step 8:
- A little freehand watercoloring *** See Tips and Hints in Blog Post
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Step 9:
- Remove the frames
Your Buffalo Plaid is Done!
But Your Pillow isn't. -- yet!
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Step 10:
- Add grass or other details
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Step 10:
- Heat set your painting
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Now, where to perch your Spring cutie?
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