STEP THREE is what I call layering. I think any beginner would think this to be a difficult project. Do not look at the project as a whole. Look at this project in layers. Starting with the lightest color I find the pattern on the cup of just yellow.
The little shelf on the bottom of this table will be modeled like the inside of the cup. It narrows down the pattern for me to easily see the yellow colors first.
For some, this may be a tedious job of spacing and measuring. I eyeball the distance and do not hold myself to perfection. I use to be a perfectionist and a project like this would have taken weeks, I would loose my enthusiasm, and the project would be junked in my garage. Believe me this is way more fun and becomes your own.
I also made sure to transfer my first layer of color on the lower shelf too. Starting with the lightest colors always help "fix" mistakes along the way. Also keep your "inspiration" piece safe. I know that if that ironing board gets knocked over I can clean up paints but would be sad to break this teacup. So I kept it on the floor close to the project, or a shelf very close by.
I layered next with orange. It was kind of a sherbet orange which certainly punches out the yellow. Once the yellow and orange were layered on I started to add the blue. Are you ready to see all the colors applied and the finished table?
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