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By: Dorrie Ruplinger
I think decorative and faux painting techniques look great, are fun to do, and add a personal statement to a room. I’ve been adding my personal look to the walls in my homes ever since my husband and (read entire article)
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By: Catherine Calder
Starting a new hobby can be a bit daunting, don't you think? There’s everything to buy and no previous knowledge about what to get. You go into a store and the range is huge.“I’m just beginning with (read entire article)
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By: Jean Morrison
Products To UsePainting an ornate, aluminum ceiling in fine detail is easy because it is painted before it gets fixed to the ceiling. Most aluminum paneling is sold with etch primer already on it so (read entire article)
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By: Sophie Zhang
Want a dream oil painting to match your wall's color?Want to find out the best frame for your colourful wall? It's easier than you think once (read entire article)
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By: Robert Clarke
Anyone with older aluminum siding is well aware of the paint chalking problem. Just rub your hand along the old siding and the chalky old paint will b (read entire article)
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By: Kathy Burns-Millyard
Tired of plain, boring walls? Faux finishes are a great way to jazz up your space with little cost or effort. Here are a few of the most popular finis (read entire article)
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By: Julie Lohmeier
In the last 10 years, faux painting techniques have gone from obscure to popular, from the realm of professionals to do-it-yourself projects. These te (read entire article)
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By: Niall Roche
Decorative Wall Painting TechniquesDo your walls seem dull and uninviting? Do you long for a cozy, welcoming room? Consider decorative wall pa (read entire article)
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By: Patrick Reyntiens
Signorelli seems to have picked up the reputation of being one of the more eccentric artists in the history of Renaissance Italian art. This may well (read entire article)
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By: Pamela Cole Harris
Ceramic tile can be beautiful and elegant. But it can also be bland and uninspired. If you want to add a little color or creativity to you (read entire article)
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By: John Blenkin
Watercolor brushes are the connecting link between the painter and the ground. They convey the desired mixture of pigment and water from the palette pool to the ground. Brushes are essential tools in (read entire article)
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By: John Blenkin
Technique of watercolor painting is intended for a wide variety of painters from absolute beginners to more advanced painters. Although the texts are specifically for watercolorists many of the matter (read entire article)
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By: Roger King
Inside and out, house painting is a big job! You want an end product that will protect your home from the elements and increase its value and appeal. For your home's exterior, you want to be sure your (read entire article)
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By: Roger King
Acrylic paint comes in a tube, just like oil paint. However, since acrylic paint is water-based meaning it dissolves in water instead of oil-based meaning you need to dissolve it in oil or turpentine, (read entire article)
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By: Linda Vissat
I kept the painting as near my body as possible as I lugged my thirty-pound carry-on through the ribbon of travelers meandering through security. The cubic yard parcel covered in cardboard, brown pap (read entire article)
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By: Ralph Serpe
The next time you find yourself staring at a blank canvas, don't get discouraged. Sometimes our minds need a little break from painting. I would like to share how I find inspiration for those unproduc (read entire article)
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By: JoAnne Westcott
As the mom of a three and a five year old, I've been to many school events, community festivals and charity functions where the face painting booth, no matter what else was going on, was the star a (read entire article)
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