Make the Artwork

• Squares of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) in desired dimensions
• Medium- and fine-grit sandpaper
• Wood sealer
• Krylon Make-It-Stone: antique white
• Latex paints: blue, sage, lavender, and antique white
• Household paintbrush
• Paper towels

1. Sand the MDF squares with medium- then fine-grit sandpaper.
2. Apply wood sealer; let dry.
3. For the large backing squares follow the instructions for "Hammered-Pewter Finish," on page 2.
4. For the small art squares, apply Krylon Make-It-Stone spray paint. Let dry.
5. Base-coat one square each with blue, sage, and lavender.
6. Mix antique white with a small amount of each base coat color. To dry-brush highlights on each square, dip a household paintbrush into the light tint of the base-coat color, brush back and forth on a paper towel until only a tiny bit of color remains, then apply the highlights in a diagonal pattern. Let dry.