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Three Apples
From the Hodge Podge Collection
Country Corner Crafts 2000

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MATERIALS REQUIRED:

• Wood of your choice, ½” is recommended.
• Fast acting adhesive - hot glue gun, expoxy, etc.
• Sandpaper
• Acrylic paints in shades of Burgundy, White, green, and Black or your choice of colors.
• Fine black liner pen for details.
• 19 gauge wire for hanger and to attach pieces.
• Antiquing medium of your choice, if desired.
• Scraps of country print material for bows.
• Varnish.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Trace patterns onto wood, cut out, drill any necessary holes, and sand well.
   
2. Paint all pieces as shown,
   or in your choice of colors.
   
3. Allow pieces to dry thoroughly.
   
4. Sand along all edges very well, and also lightly along all other surfaces to achieve an aged appearance.
   
5. Using a fine black pen add details.(Make sure the pen is waterproof and will not smudge!)
6. Glue and wire all pieces together as shown.
   
7. Varnish entire project and allow sufficient drying time.
   
8. Use the antiquing medium to enhance the rustic look, and add another coat of varnish to seal.
   
9. Attach a wire hanger through top holes.
   

That’s it! Do they look good enough to eat?!

See General Tips for wood preparation and finishing suggestions!

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