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Fresh Milk Cow Sign
From the Hodge Podge Collection
Country Corner Crafts 2001

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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 black and white, and your choice of country colors.
• Fine black liner pen for lettering and details.
• 19 gauge wire for hanger.
• Antiquing medium of your choice, if desired.
• Varnish.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Trace patterns onto wood, cut out, drill any necessary holes, and sand well.
   
2. If you'll be hanging with wire, drill holes in ears for large hanger, or two holes in head center for a small loop hanger. Or just attach picture hanger to the back.
   
3. Paint all pieces as shown,
   or in your choice of colors.
   
4. Allow pieces to dry thoroughly.
   
5. Sand along all edges very well, and also lightly along all other surfaces to achieve an aged appearance.
   
6. Using a fine black pen add lettering.(Make sure the pen is waterproof and will not smudge!)
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. Wire Sign to Cow head.
   

That’s it! Let this cow advertise in your kitchen, on the farm or just about anywhere!


See our Helpful Tips and Suggestions  For additional wood preparation techniques and suggestions.

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