Old World Tin Matchbox - FREE Pattern

Bauernmalerei – Decorative Folk Art Painting

Free decorative painting pattern for you to enjoy, use it as it is or modify to your need.

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PALETTE: C Camel PP Pecan Pie RA Ripe Avocado

SO Sunset Orange W White B Black BC Buttercrunch

MIXTURES: 1. C + little W 4:1 2. W + bit YO 3. B + RA

4 SO + BL 1:1 5. B + bit PP + little BC 6. B + little PP

BRUSHES: #3 and #5 round

PREPARATION: On Tin- If not already pre-primed, do so with your favorite tin preparation.

Apply 2 -3 coats with mix #1. Measure 1 1/2 inch from the top and the bottom and measure 1 inch from the sides.

2 - 3 coats of PP for the inside Panel, outline the panel with mix #6. Inside the line use mix #2

LEAVES: 2 Coats of RA, outline with mix #3, apply commastrokes with mix #2 to the leaves. Add

spacefilling commastrokes with mix #3

ROSES: Basecoat 2 coats with BC. Add mix #3 for the center and as the dividing strike between the

rosecenter body and the rose petal. Using mix #2 overstroke the center body starting in the middle, than the

left side and on to the right side. For the shaping of the petals overstroke by using mix #2. Start off with the left

petal, than the right petal and than the center.

PREPERATION FOR ANTIQUING AND FINISHING:

Apply 1 coat of varnish and let it dry over night ( the varnish will help to control the antiquing better and does not allow the

antiquing-mix to soak into the base }.

Prepare your own antiquing mixture with B + C (2:1), add water or retarder.

Immediately after the application , wipe off the paint with a soft rag. Increase the pressure to achieve some highlighted areas.

When dry apply 2 more coats of oil based polyurethane varnish.

If you have any questions or comments- I am happy to hear from you !

ENJOY, HAVE FUN

Gerhard W. Mounet Lipp