Artist, Martha Spak, teaches you some basic oil painting techniques. Watch the related videos for additional steps and more oil painting tips.
Painting Terra Cotta Clay Pots
Terra cotta pots are inexpensive and can be painted and transformed into pretty decorative containers. This is a guide about painting terra cotta clay pots.
Craft Projects: Hand-Painted Porcelain Bowl
Here is a simple technique that one can use to decorate porcelain ware. This decorated porcelain bowl would make a nice present for someone special.
Craft Project: Hand-painted Terra Cotta Pot
Christmas is getting closer, and it is time to start making some homemade gifts. This hand-painted terra cotta flower pot can make a nice gift for a colleague or friend.
Craft Project: Hand-Painted Delft-Inspired Coasters
By using the colors found on Delft glassware, and a stencil with a nautical theme, one can change ordinary wooden coasters into something quite extraordinary.
Craft Project: Decorative Wooden Tray
One can change a relatively simple tray into something quite unusual through the application of painting and stenciling techniques.
Craft Project: Hand-Painted Key Holder
Sometimes, our house feels like the "Lost-and-Found Department" of a nearby shopping centre. Everyone's keys are missing and after a thorough search, the keys usually turn up in the most unexpected places. Here is a nice key holder that one can make.
Craft Project: Squished Paint Artwork
Using acrylic paint and 2 old frames (with glass), you can create 2 fun, unique pieces of wall art. No art skill necessary!
Craft Project: Hair Dryer Painting
Create cool designs on paper using just a little paint and your hair dryer. Dryer paintings can be made into greeting cards, party invitations, bookmarks, or anything else your imagination can dream up!
One of the many gourds I have done. This features a large kettle gourd, cut open. The opening has been coiled with long SC pine Needles. The process is actually a weaving technique, and adds a nice touch to many gourds.
Find a rock that you would like to paint on. Wash it in warm soapy waster and let dry. Use acrylic paints to paint your rock. Let dry completely! Lastly, use acrylic finish spray to seal and weather proof your project.
Craft: Watercolor Bob The Builder
I created these very cool pictures for my son's Christmas present. I used his favorite books, tracing paper, watercolor paper, watercolor pencils and a paint brush. Most of the craft supplies can be purchased at your local Walmart.
Craft: Smile Saver (Retainer Holder)
When I caught the dog carrying off my daughter's retainer, I knew it needed a home! I drew a face on a tiny picnic basket, positioning the mouth in an eyecatching way.
Paint Peeling on Galvanized Hamper
I have an old galvanized painted hamper. The paint is peeling. Does anyone know how to go about removing the paint and then repainting the surface?
Instructions For Painting Laminate Counter Tops Like Brown Quartz
Is it possible to (step by step and what products) paint my laminate counter tops to look like dark brown quartz?
I bought this kitty from a yard sale. So she only cost me a quarter. You can buy paint in the small pots at Wal-Mart for under $4 and can mix until you have the right colors.
This is a mural I painted on my garage door. I used just patio paints, freehand. The flowers are painted in Donna Dewberries "one stroke" technique.
Natural materials give your rooms a comfortable, casual feel that's in keeping with today's lifestyle. Bamboo and reeds have a long tradition in Oriental and Polynesian design. They're used to make floor mats, wall hangings, and screens. Often, they're decorated with brush painting in richly colored natural scenes or with carefully hand stroked Chinese or Japanese characters.
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Craft Project: Squished Paint Artwork
Using acrylic paint and 2 old frames (with glass), you can create 2 fun, unique pieces of wall art. No art skill necessary!
Craft Project: Hair Dryer Painting
Create cool designs on paper using just a little paint and your hair dryer. Dryer paintings can be made into greeting cards, party invitations, bookmarks, or anything else your imagination can dream up!
Craft: Watercolor Bob The Builder
I created these very cool pictures for my son's Christmas present. I used his favorite books, tracing paper, watercolor paper, watercolor pencils and a paint brush. Most of the craft supplies can be purchased at your local Walmart.
Craft: Smile Saver (Retainer Holder)
When I caught the dog carrying off my daughter's retainer, I knew it needed a home! I drew a face on a tiny picnic basket, positioning the mouth in an eyecatching way.
