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Aug 9, Question about removing paint from glass.

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:10:54 GMT

I have some old Victorian milk glass that has decorative painting. Unfortunately, the painted areas have faded and/or chipped over the years. Does anyone

Mar 7, Cleaning paint brushes properly is important for the longevity of your brushes.

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:18:15 GMT

Great advice for cleaning paint brushes and how to revive brush hairs with dried on paint!

Mar 7, Repainting a rusty tole light

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:36:09 GMT

I've found an old tole light that it chipping and a bit rusty. I love this light and would like to repair it. There is no decorative paint on the shade

Mar 7, All types of paint brushes and their main purposes.

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:29:15 GMT

See a great array of all types of paint brushes and find lots of pictures of paint brushes

Mar 7, Artist paint brushes, choosing the right one is easier than ever.

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:26:45 GMT

Knowing about artist paint brushes can save an artist money, precious time and a lot of frustration. Synthetic or Natural, Angular or Flat

Jan 14, my first glass painting

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:27:10 GMT

I like glass painting as my Mom does it quite beautifully. I'm still an amateur - just started but I enjoy it. Hope you like my painting !

Jan 14, Keeping you brush wet

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:24:42 GMT

If you need to keep a brush wet while working with a different one, just open a zip-lock sandwich bag, slide it in, and pat the bag down around the

Jan 14, Rose glasses

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:23:21 GMT

Thank you for the comments I received on my very first painted glasses. I have progressed a little since then and now have home made soy candles in my

Jan 14, Father Christmas Gourd

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:21:12 GMT

I have been a Santa creator for years, but never out of gourds until 2 years ago when a fellow artist sent me some little gourds with a note that

Nov 7, Decorative painting or tole painting is the art of painting on various items.

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:09:11 GMT

Curious about DECORATIVE PAINTING... it's a way of painting used to make items more beautiful.

Oct 13, Fall Gourd Faces

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:17:49 GMT

I started painting my gourd faces about 15 years ago. I haven't done them in quite some time, but decided to start again this season. None of my faces

Oct 13, My favourite glass paint is Pebeo - cerne relief

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:17:08 GMT

I use the internet to come up with a pattern that I like, then I print it and tape it to the inside of whatever I happen to be painting - vase,

Oct 10, Prepare your unfinished wood for great decorative painting

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:47:42 GMT

The quality and final function of an unfinished wood piece helps you determine how much prep work you're facing

Sep 13, Reverse Glass Painting with a sponge

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:59:00 GMT

I have tried a variety of techniques to apply paint, from brushes (including a tooth brush) to sponges and even fingers. Using a sponge allows me to

Aug 2, FABRIC PAINT information for your fabric painting projects.

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:06:06 GMT

Looking for FABRIC PAINT and mediums? Need ADVICE and what to use? Let us help you sort things out.

Aug 2, Fabric painting techniques made easy. Elegant or fun ideas.

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:02:41 GMT

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

Aug 2, Make PERMANENT FABRIC PAINT with these paint mediums.

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 19:56:16 GMT

PERMANENT FABRIC PAINT is easy when you follow these guidelines and techniques.

Jul 24, How to paint with acrylics. Simple instrcutions for the beginner.

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:07:53 GMT

How to paint with acrylics. Instructions for the beginner tole and decorative painter.

Jul 23, New FAUX LEATHER ideas. Great for adding to art projects.

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:18:22 GMT

Innovative faux leather techniques for use in altered books, mixed media and decorative painting.

Jul 23, Get FAUX PAINTING IDEAS for various ways to create wonderful effects.

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:52:52 GMT

Find faux painting ideas and learn which mediums to use for the best results. Find great information to experiment with as well as image samples.

Jul 21, Learn HOW TO CRACKLE PAINT in various ways. These are great effects.

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:58:07 GMT

How to crackle paint and what mediums to use for the best results. Artists will find great information to experiment with as well as image samples.

Jul 19, Preparing metalware for the decorative painter.

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:34:25 GMT

Easy to follow advice for conditioning tinware and other cool tips for all manner of other metalware.

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

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:09:35 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.

Jul 19, Folk art painting is charming and can be primitive.

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:02:22 GMT

Folk art painting can be very naive and primitive or very decorative and floral.

Jul 19, Cleaning gourds and preparing them for decorative painting in 4 simple steps.

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:47:40 GMT

Whether you're cleaning gourds to paint on or to provide a little shelter for the birds, here are the basics.

Jul 19, Drying gourds for decorative painting.

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:26:39 GMT

Time and space are all you need for drying gourds. You will love painting on gourds!

Jul 19, Gourd painting is challenging and very exciting!

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:09:20 GMT

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

Jul 18, TOLE PAINTING and everything to do about this art form.

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:37:40 GMT

Tole painting is an old decorative painting method that's regaining popularity.

Jul 18, Choosing paint colors for 2010.

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:55:41 GMT

Find out the 2010 color trend forecast so choosing paint colors will be a breeze.

Jul 18, Decorative painting trends - Whats hot? Whats not?

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:52:59 GMT

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

Jul 17, Gorgeous, free glass painting patterns that are simple to do!

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:54:16 GMT

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

Jul 17, Glass Painting Really very simple. Grab some brushes, come and see!

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:11:32 GMT

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

Jul 17, Glass paint choose the right one for your hand painted glass project.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:04:38 GMT

Glass paint and mediums for the decorative painter. Learn what works best. Great tips from real experience.

Jul 17, ROSE GLASSES

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:43:18 GMT

I've just completed my very first glass painting project. I'm painting glasses for handmade natural candles. I use Vitrail Pebeo paints for glass

Jul 16, Tanjore style Art in Glass

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:43:34 GMT

I love Glass paintings. I have done many variety of glass painting.Stained glass, Reverse glass and Decorative work in glass. After tracing the

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

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:40:49 GMT

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

Apr 16, ARTIST TRADING CARDS. ATCs are great mini canvases for the Decorative Painter!

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:38:02 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.

Apr 16, An ARTIST TRADING CARD WORKSHOP. Heres how

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:36:03 GMT

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

Feb 15, GLASS PAINTING BY ANGELA WATSON

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:10:17 GMT

Hello - my name is Angela Watson and I am from the UK. Some years ago, myself and my friend both tried glass painting while our little girls played

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, 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

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!

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.

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 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.