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Feb 16, 2024

Can you paint more after setting in oven?

Hi there I had taken a class and painted a wine glass, then set the paint in the oven. Can I add more paint or designs and re-sent again in the oven?

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Dec 11, 2023

gallery glass

Can Gallery Glass be restored if it has thickened?

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Sep 19, 2023

gallery glass

Can Gallery Glass be restored if it has thickened?

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Sep 19, 2023

Looking to commission an artist to paint a milk churn for me!

Greetings I am looking to commission a recognized artist in this field do you or someone you could recommend my name is Lesley Kelly Cell 403 512 8911

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Sep 19, 2023

GLAZE FINISH - what is available now?

As you said, Delta PermEnamels are discontinued. I would finish off fixing my ceramic vintage pieces with their glaze (either clear gloss or satin).

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May 15, 2022

Glass Paint Temperature Considerations?

I’m wondering how durable glass paint/faux leading is giving shifting temperatures? Or, if some glass paint brands are better for this than others? For

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Feb 11, 2022

How to make a collage in a few easy steps.

Pieced Collage Main

Master how to make a collage with my simple step-by-step tutorial. Lots of pictures and free downloads too!

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Dec 12, 2021

Vitrail on clay

Can I use vitrail on plant clay pots , or use it as sealer , or even paint acrylic on clay and then add a coat of vitrail.

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Dec 12, 2021

Can I Lacquer of pebeo vitrail paint?

I am wondering can I lacquer over vitrail pebeo glass paint to protect the colours, I heard I should use Uv varnish but it’s not something I can get easily

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Oct 11, 2021

Washing off Vitrea160

Hello! At my Art Store, there was no white for porcelain , so I bought the glass paint: Vitrea 160- to go over where my own glaze had come off a little

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Sep 18, 2021

faux stained glass painting

How to evenly and consistently apply faux stained glass paint to a large area of a glass jar?

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Sep 12, 2021

Pebeo Vitrea 160 and Pebeo vitrail

What will happen if I paint Pebeo vitrail over baked Pebeo vitrea 160? Thanks

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Sep 12, 2021

Bags of Money Beach House

A beach house is a home I would want if I had bags of money. This is done with Tombow colored markers.

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Sep 12, 2021

It Takes A Village

My fantasy city, with my cozy little home in the center of it all.

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Aug 22, 2021

Find used books decorative painting for a fraction of the cost of new!

Home Is Where the Heart Is

Gently used or new books decorative painting. Some out of print, some rare, all in great condition and some are new.

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