Pineapple Dreams

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Pineapple Beach
We all dream of fun in the sun at the beaches on exotic tropical islands. Until vacation time rolls around again, we can find ways to bring a little sunshine into our homes and maybe a smile or two along the way.  This week’s project is a painted wooden pineapple.  As usual, we’ll need a little inspiration courtesy of Mother Nature.

Pineapple Colors
It’s amazing how many colors can be found in the outer skin of a pineapple.

Pineapple Texture
The complex textures and geometric patterns are beautiful.

Golden Pineapple
Pineapples have long been a symbol for hospitality. What could be a better way to greet everyone to your home than displaying a bright welcoming pineapple?

How to Paint a Textured Wooden Pineapple:
Pineapple CloseUp
Pineapple has such a wonderful texture that needs to be touched. By using fabric paints, you can create thick, 3-D effects with very little effort.

Raw Wood Pineapple
Raw Wood Pineapple
Thick wood has been cut out in the shape of a pineapple and has the advantage of strong, rectangular base. Both sides and all the edges will need to be painted. Due to the raw nature of the wood, it may require a little sanding, especially along the edges.

Supplies
Pineapple Supplies
Supplies:
Wooden Pineapple (11-3/8” high x 5” wide x 1/2” thick) (Base is 5” wide x 2” deep)
Acrylic Paints – brown, yellow, green, tan
5) Bottles Fabric Paint – dark green, yellow, white (not shown)
Paintbrushes
Sandpaper
Black Sharpie Marker or pencil

Paint Base Colors
Pineapple Ptd Base Colors
Using acrylic paints and a brush, paint the leaves green, the remainder of the pineapple yellow and the base brown.

Define the Leaves
Draw Pineapple Leaf Details
Draw the leaf details with a Sharpie marker or pencil.

Texture the Leaves
Pineapple 3D Leaves
Trace the leaves with green fabric paint, including the perimeter edges. Allow the paint to dry overnight. Depending upon how thick you want the texture to be, it may require a second coat.

Texture the Pineapple
Pineapple Texture1
Starting at the base of the leaves, paint two horizontal rows of irregularly shaped rectangles with yellow fabric paint.

Directional Texture
Pineapple Texture2
Continue painting the yellow texture, working on a diagonal as shown. I started in the upper right corner and staggered the shapes, which get larger as you work toward the bottom.

Completed Yellow Texture
Pineapple Completed Texture
This photo shows the completed yellow texture. Allow it to dry overnight. If you accidentally get yellow paint on the brown base, simply touch up the paint as needed. It’s now ready for a few finishing touches.

Little Details
Pineapple Texture Detail
To complete the look, make a dot in the center of each yellow “block” and create an upward stroke of paint, which narrows to a point. Repeat this step across the entire yellow pineapple surface. Allow drying time. For the last step, use a tiny brush to apply tan acrylic paint to the tip of each white point.

Finished Pineapple
Pineapple Finshing Details
This completes the textured pineapple project. I hope you enjoyed it.

Have you painted any wooden home décor items? Do you have any secrets for creating texture? Please share your ideas in the comments section.

Thanks for Reading & Happy Crafting!

20 thoughts on “Pineapple Dreams”

  4. Wonderful pineapple, love it, like a fres an delicious touch for the kitchen or a table just in the middle with some flowers aroung and the menu something with rice, shrim and pineapple…
    Can we do it like plate vase? Thank’s for share your cretivitiy dear Lisa. So happy to see your post. Always your crafting inspired me! Have a lovely evening and “piña colada time”…
    Do you want some pina colada? Let’s share it.
    Keep crafting, keep well, keep happy!
    Thank’s again for all.
    Best wishes.

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  11. Enjoy visit your creative blog, thank’s for your warm words. Let’s share piña colada and shrimp with mango, tamarindo sauce and rice! Cheers!
    Nice evening as well! Best wishes too!

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  12. Good morning dea Lisa, wishing you a new wonderful month full of blessings
    and all the things makes you happy. I was visiting your blog by the celular, because this thing
    doesn´t let me, but will be back in some hour for keep enjoying your great ideas.
    Cheers with a cup of coffee.

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  13. I was thinking how it taste a delicious pineapple muffin, can you imagine the table dressing
    in yellow and white, at the middle your wonderful crafting, around with flowers and the menu
    includes those delicious muffins, everything amazing. Dear Lisa good morning, have a wonderful
    Saturday witha cup of coffee… I will return to continue looking your amazing post later…
    Nice day!

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  15. God morning Lisa, it is time to sleep for me…
    I was enjoying reading your post, but suddenly this thing don’t let me continue, see you in some hours, thank’s for your kind and support. Have a wonderful day full of all the things makes !.
    you smile. Keep crafting, keep happy!

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  16. Hi Lisa, wishing you a wonderful day full of blessings and crafting!
    Enjoy your delicious coffee with a muffin. I will be return to watch your amazing post.
    Best wishes.

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