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Painting a Brick Wall Mural

What kind of paint is best for painting a mural on a brick wall?

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Use Markers For Kids Paint By Numbers Kits

Sometimes a paint by number looks fun and easy until you open up the box and see the picture. One of the best way to get kids started with paint by number crafts is to buy them a set of markers and let them go to town.

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Tile with stenciled duct tape ready for painting.

Painting Tiles with Stencils

I have covered the back of a tile with white duct tape. I made a frame of duct tape too around the tile. I then put stencils on it, with a purple ink pen.

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Paint laden art brushes in a jar.

Cleaning Artist Brushes

This is a guide about cleaning artist brushes. Good art brushes can be quite expensive to buy. By properly cleaning them after each use you can extend the life of your brushes.

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Using Acrylic Paint on a Plastic Table Cloth

Can I use acrylic paint on a plastic table cloth?

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Making Paint Pigment Colour and Dyes from Nature

Help please. I've recently seen how to make my own paint from cornflour and water, using natural clay from a bank for colour pigmentation and applying it to the walls using a circular rotating action with the hands. Fascinating!

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Painting on Wine Glasses

I would like to paint on wine goblets with gold paint. I already have 4 of them, but if I have more people I can't use them.

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Craft: Mountain Landscape

This is a painting my dad did for me. It is so beautiful. He passed away about eight years ago. He is and was a great man!

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My Frugal Life: Going Public After Cosmetic Surgery (For Walls)

I am content doing laundry because I now have cheery walls to look at. I have to tell you, I never thought there would be a part two to my previous story, but as I wash the paint off my brushes once again, I wanted to share my adventure.

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Craft: Colorful Hoop Artwork

Make hoops of color hung on fish line in groups by the craft room, in the windows like stained glass windows, or in the hallway to the day room.

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My Frugal Life: Going Public After Cosmetic Surgery (For Walls)

My Frugal Life: Going Public After Cosmetic Surgery (For Walls)I am content doing laundry because I now have cheery walls to look at. I have to tell you, I never thought there would be a part two to my previous story, but as I wash the paint off my brushes once again, I wanted to share my adventure.


Garden: Paint a Village of Rocks

Garden: Paint a Village of RocksI no longer spend lots of cash on plants and flowers which get battered by the wind and burnt by the salt air. I add colour and fun by painting rocks and developing a village much to the delight of neighbours and friends who visit.


How To Paint Styrofoam

How To Paint StyrofoamStyrofoam is a basic element to many craft projects. It can be used with different shapes, styles, and mediums. However, because of its bland appearance, Styrofoam also often needs to be painted. This tricky item can be much more difficult to paint than it might seem.


Tips for Painting on Denim

Tips for Painting on DenimI need some tips for painting on denim. My stepdaughter painted some jackets for her son and my daughter. My daughter's jacket turned out great but her son's jacket didn't cover as well. It was a dark denim. She put several coats of orange paint but it looks as if she only did a half of a coat! The white paint covered fine but not the orange. What are the best paints? Is there a 'base' coat to use?