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Mar 06, 2018
Painted antique milk cans make stunning accents for your home.
Antique milk cans are awesome when painted up in various ways. Here's one I painted for a client featuring some flowers from her garden.
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Feb 12, 2018
About sand painting
Shall I have to apply Fevicol on MDF board for sand painting ???? (2) —primer should apply before sand bonded with Fevicol on MDF board or after sand
Feb 10, 2018
Coffee and Kumquats
Had enjoyed painting a still life of Ronnie Bringles and decided I was experienced enough to set up my own still life. Love Cypriot coffee which is
Feb 09, 2018
Painting unfinished pine shelf
I will be painting pine shelves that I bought from Home Depot. A couple of the shelves have a few knots. I'm painting the shelves a dark gray and wondered
Jan 23, 2018
Vase too tall for oven
I have a large vase that I painted and need to cure (have no pic). I realized that the vase is too tall for the oven. Can I lay it down? will the paint
Jan 23, 2018
How to get the Pebeo Vitrea 160 Glossy Brilliant paints to be less transparent and more solid
I am doing a project on wine glasses and I need the paint to be more solid and less transparent. What do I need to do for the technique to get this effect.
Jan 17, 2018
Draw imaginary creatures as a drawing exercise.
Have fun with imaginary creatures as you play with this drawing exercise. It's relaxing and stimulating all at the same time. No drawing experience needed!
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Dec 13, 2017
Stained glass colour on entrance needs and update
Hi, We would like to change the look of our entrance door. The stained glass colour is some kind of brownish orange. I was wondering to what colours the
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Dec 13, 2017
Is a sealer required
Should I use a sealer after baking Pebeo Vitrea 160 painted ceramic tiles?
Dec 04, 2017
Painting wine glasses
I have painted about 15 wine glasses and have used glass paint and sharpies which i have never used before.I would like to put them in the oven to set
Nov 15, 2017
Painting over stain?
I have an unfinished wooden piece that I want to stain and show off the beautiful wood grain, but I also want to do decorative painting with acrylics
Nov 15, 2017
Rockalage
I was inspired to do this when I found some painted engraved rocks at the craft store. The stones can be bought at Michael's craft store and the plaque
Nov 01, 2017
Vitrail over acrylic markers used on glass object?
Can I paint Vitrail over designs on glass I made using an acrylic marker? I was concerned the Vitrail will dissolve the acrylic design.
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Recent Articles
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Painted antique milk cans make stunning accents for your home.
Mar 06, 18 07:50 AM
Antique milk cans are awesome when painted up in various ways. Here's one I painted for a client featuring some flowers from her garden.
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About sand painting
Feb 12, 18 11:19 AM
Shall I have to apply Fevicol on MDF board for sand painting ???? (2) —primer should apply before sand bonded with Fevicol on MDF board or after sand
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Coffee and Kumquats
Feb 10, 18 10:50 AM
Had enjoyed painting a still life of Ronnie Bringles and decided I was experienced enough to set up my own still life. Love Cypriot coffee which is
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Painting unfinished pine shelf
Feb 09, 18 12:19 PM
I will be painting pine shelves that I bought from Home Depot. A couple of the shelves have a few knots. I'm painting the shelves a dark gray and wondered
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Vase too tall for oven
Jan 23, 18 08:14 AM
I have a large vase that I painted and need to cure (have no pic). I realized that the vase is too tall for the oven. Can I lay it down? will the paint
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metal painting
Jan 23, 18 08:09 AM
What kind of paint is best to use to paint upon metal surfaces?
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How to get the Pebeo Vitrea 160 Glossy Brilliant paints to be less transparent and more solid
Jan 23, 18 07:48 AM
I am doing a project on wine glasses and I need the paint to be more solid and less transparent. What do I need to do for the technique to get this effect.
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