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Nov 15, Cleaning metal the correct way saves a decorative painter time and money.

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:24:58 GMT

For decorative painting, cleaning metal and painting on tinware requires special preparations.

Oct 11, Painted Gourds - Witches' Choir

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:09:44 GMT

I just painted these gourds for Halloween and I think they are so cute (copyrighted of course) and I may submit them to teach. What do you think? The

Jul 24, Gourd painting is challenging and very exciting!

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:41:13 GMT

Decorating gourds is inexpensive, fun and rather unique! Gourd painting provides the decorative painter with yet another great surface to paint on!

Jul 24, Glass Painting Its really very simple. Grab some brushes, come and see!

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:39:57 GMT

Interest in glass painting is at a fever pitch. Heres what every decorative painter needs to know to get started!

Jul 24, Your decorative painting resource for all levels of decorative painters

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:38:09 GMT

Your decorative painting and tole painting questions answered. Youll paint better. Learn new techniques. Try new products. Its fun, informative and unforgettable. Free stuff too.

Jul 24, My favorite decorative painting supplies.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:36:06 GMT

I love my HYDRA SPONGES!!!!!! They're great for basecoating and for varnishing. It makes these tasks so much easier. I use the blue one for

May 30, Learn how to paint fabric ... Wearable art and endless home decor possibilities!

Fri, 30 May 2008 11:45:18 GMT

Learn how to paint fabric by using these great tips and ideas to get you started right away! It's easy!

Jan 6, ARTIST TRADING CARDS. ATCs are great mini canvases for the Decorative Painter!

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 20:21:40 GMT

Artist Trading Cards, or ATCs can be the decorative painters greatest outlet for self-expression! The size of sports trading cards, making for quick and easy projects.

Jan 5, Decorative painting trends - Whats hot? Whats not?

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:36:31 GMT

Stay current with decorative painting trends.... either in home decor, new techniques, color....find it here!

Jan 3, Painted light bulb...here's a free original SANTA design!

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 02:00:18 GMT

Enjoy doing this painted light bulb pattern and start on your Christmas projects now!

Jan 3, MDF Wood A most versatile painting surface for the decorative painter.

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:41:43 GMT

: MDF wood is fantastic! If you've heard of MDF board but youre wondering what it is, you'll find the answers here. Youre going to love using it for your projects!

Jan 3, Hand painted wine glasses, paint your own . FREE glass painting pattern!

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:27:07 GMT

Hand painted wine glasses make great gifts and are easy to do! Using this free glass painting pattern, you could whip up a whole set in no time at all!

Jan 3, Fabric painting techniques for the tole and decorative painter.

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:01:31 GMT

These fabric painting techniques for your fabric painting projects ensure great results every time!

Nov 19, Great tole brush strokes info will improve your painting.

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:57:45 GMT

Discover the basics you need to create wonderful paint brush strokes. Practice tole brush strokes with the help of photos, and you'll also develop great brush control.

Nov 6, The S-stroke in decorative painting can be done with some practice.

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:49:38 GMT

The S-stroke is very useful for painting one-stroke leaves as well as beautiful, quick and easy borders.

Oct 18, The comma stroke explained in great detail with lots of photos.

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:30:54 GMT

Learn the comma stroke with step-by-step instructions and improve your painting skills. It's one of the most common brush strokes found in decorative painting.

Oct 16, Here are brush stroke basics that every tole painter needs to know.

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:23:10 GMT

Top brush stroke basics will improve your strokework skills. You'll also strengthen your technique and improve your painting overall.

Sep 25, The Palette Gazette is a free newsletter for decorative painters.

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:13:55 GMT

The Palette Gazette is filled with free information related to decorative painting.

Mar 27, Gorgeous, free glass painting patterns that are simple to do!

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 20:10:15 GMT

Here are some free glass painting patterns that are quick and easy. Elegant, affordable and oh-so-do-able!

Mar 9, Reverse glass painting of Holly Berries on glass plate. Free pattern!!

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 18:10:24 GMT

Heres a simple way to do reverse glass painting. You're going to love this simple, free design.

Mar 9, Santa gourds are always a popular theme for decorative painters. FREE PATTERN!

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:34:50 GMT

Jolly ol St-Nick looks whimsical painted on a gourd. Santa gourds make great gifts and one youve painted yourself will mean so much more!

Mar 9, See our free gourd painting patterns! Lots of great details and graphics.

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:25:33 GMT

You can use these free gourd painting patterns on any gourd shape! Lots of great information to get you started.

Feb 8, An ARTIST TRADING CARD WORKSHOP. Heres how

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 15:26:08 GMT

A virtual artist trading card workshop to get you started. Follow along for quick and easy instructions.

Feb 5, Painting MDF requires very little preparation. Heres how to get started!

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 16:14:39 GMT

: Painting MDF is simple because the surface can be painted on without any fuss at all! Enjoy these great tips and come see for yourself