How to Paint Rose Hips
Roses symbolize love to many Americans; they are fragrant and beautiful. Rose hips are the fleshy pods left behind after the rose flowers and dies. Rose petals and rose hips are used in culinary treats such as tea and jelly and to make scented oils for perfumes. Although typically orange or red, hips may turn dark purple and black depending on the variety of rose. Since rose hips are pod-shaped and round, they are easily re-created in oil paintings. In their natural colors, they add interest to floral arrangements and also can be spray painted for displays to coordinate with any decor.
Things You'll Need
- Canvas
- One 200ml tube red oil paint
- One 200ml tube orange oil paint
- One 37ml tube dark purple or black oil paint
- One 200 ml tube green oil paint
- One - two 200ml tubes light blue oil paint
- Sash-style paint brush
- Round-style paint brush
- Two pieces of newspaper
- One can 12 - ounce floral spray paint
Instructions
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Paiting Rose Hips on Canvas
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Use the sash-style brush and blue paint to apply the background to the canvas. Use large, broad brush strokes to cover the entire canvas. Allow the painting to dry completely before attempting the next step.
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Paint long, wispy stems using the round-style brush and the green paint. Add leaves to the stems; at the end of each stem, paint three or four small leaves. Allow the paint to dry completely before proceeding.
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Paint rose hips on the end of each stem using the round-style brush and the red oil paint. Use the brush to create an outline of the rose hip and fill the flower bud in. Repeat this on each stem using one color or alternating red, orange and purple or black paint. Allow the paint to dry completely.
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Add any personalized or finishing touches to the painting. Allow 24 to 48 hours for the painting to dry completely; the exact time will vary by the amount of paint used. Thicker paint can take up to two full days to dry, while thinner paint applications require about 24 hours.
Painting Rose Hips for Crafts
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Lay the newspaper on a flat surface. Set a second piece of newspaper onto a flat surface away from the painting area. The first piece of newsprint will cover your work surface; the second is for placing completed rose hips on.
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Set one rose hip on the first piece of newspaper. Apply the floral spray paint to the top of the rose hip. The top of the rose hip is the part facing toward you. Hold the can 12 inches from the rose hip to allow even distribution of paint. Floral spray paint is made specifically for real, silk and dried flowers and more delicate crafts.
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Let the paint dry for one hour; turn the rose hip over and paint the other side. Place each painted rose hip on the separate piece of newspaper to dry.
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Repeat steps 2 and 3 to paint each rose hip in the same manner before assembling your craft project.
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Tips & Warnings
Only use oil and spray paints in a well ventilated room.
Apply a second coat of floral spray paint if the first coat does not create the color you want.
Resources
- Photo Credit Winter scenery with rose hips image by Le Velling from Fotolia.com
