Optional: you may paint the underside if you want to go that far or just sign your name. I usually just do this unless it’s going to be part of a gift set.
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Step ten is to spray or brush the clear sealer on. The shinier the better! Chris likes Behr Wetlook Sealer which I haven’t tried but will. For this project I used DELTA CERAMCOAT Satin Interior Varnish. You use water to clean your brush and it dries quickly. For exterior use, make sure you protect it with an exterior spray too. Allow to dry, and spray or brush on one more time.
Be sure to bring them in for hibernation in the winter!
Have fun and show us the turtles you, your children, grandchildren paint. These are such fun to tuck into the garden.
I deleted all the comments prior to finishing this tutorial...but now you can ask questions and talk about the turtles all you want to!
