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What You’ll Need • X-Press It 12x12” Canvas • Black Acrylic Paint • X-Press It Gold Size • Paint Brushes • X-Press It Copper Metal Leaf • All Purpose Sealer or Varnish Also availalble in Gold & Silver Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Paint the background of your canvas Using a clean brush, apply the Allow the Gold Size to dry for 15 with black paint & allow to dry. X-Press It Gold Size in the shape of minutes or until it becomes tacky. a heart, taking up approximately a 9th of the canvas. Repeat the same process to add 8 more hearts. Step 4: Step 5: Gently position the leaf over each Use a soft, dry brush to gently smooth heart, sheets can overlap & can be the leaf and remove any excess. For broken up to cover a larger area. best results, seal your canvas with an all purpose sealer or varnish. For more inspiration visit: X-Press It Metal leaf is fun & easy to apply to variety of surfaces. 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