Art Supplies

Even wallpaper can be framed as art if you do so in the appropriate way. Frame wallpaper as art with help from an interior designer, home staging expert, and Allied member of ASID in this free video…

You can frame wall art in a wide variety of different ways depending on your preferences and what you have to work with. Frame wall art with help from an interior designer, home staging expert, and…

Drawing with a dip pen allows you to do certain things that a regular pencil just can't recreate. Draw with a dip pen with help from a writer and illustrator in this free video clip.

Venetian bronze is a fairly dark shade of bronze, used commonly as a decorative finish for faucets, knobs and other household hardware. If you're looking for an eye-catching paint color for walls or…

Just because you've erased something in GIMP doesn't mean you're stuck with those changes. Undo erasing in GIMP with help from a web design specialist in this free video clip.

Metallic wall paint reflects light and creates the illusion of space in a small room. If the industrial look of bare metal is too austere for your home, try dressing up the wall with stencils or a…

Plaster of Paris is a plaster with a quick-drying quality. It is light, strong and soft enough to be sculpted into shapes. The substance does not have to be baked since it reacts with water to…

Erasing shapes in Illustrator is one of the more simple and straightforward things that the program is capable of. Erase shapes in Illustrator with help from a graphic designer in this free video…

CMU, or concrete masonry unit, blocks are used widely in construction and often covered with a decorative, protective glaze. After time, the glaze begins to dull or the homeowner’s taste…

Nothing spruces up an unfinished concrete masonry unit (CMU) basement wall like a coat of paint. But before you paint your CMU, make sure that the wall is sound. A coat of paint on a damaged wall can…

If you have a bronze object at home, like a lamp or vase, you can give it a face lift with a bit of paint. There are several painting techniques you can consider when painting bronze, from using…

A successful watercolor painting requires more than an attractive application of paint to paper. You must properly mount the paper before you can create. A frame traditionally completes the work.…

Homes may not be made out of silver, but you can make your walls appear that they are by painting them a metallic silver glaze. Painting walls a metallic color requires a different procedure than when…

The alternator on the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is a non-serviceable unit, which must be replaced if it fails for any reason. The alternator sits just above the…

When rough painted walls with a texturized finish become damaged, the area may not look the same as the surrounding texture if you simply apply tape and paint over the wall. While professional…

Paint chips are samples from a paint store that are ordinarily thrown away after you have chosen the color you want to use for your project. Instead of wasting all of the colorful paint chips, use…

Photography paint techniques are a great way to express yourself in a visual way. Learn about photography paint techniques with help from a painter, printmaker and illustrator in this free video clip.

Whether your porch is wrapped in a Victorian railing or sheltered by a bungalow overhang, the front porch is the window on the world for the home and its inhabitants. Decorate these outdoor rooms as…

The colors you select to paint a bookcase next to a fireplace can depend on your personal taste along with the overall decor and colors of the fireplace mantle. Before choosing colors for your…

Vinyl wallpaper is one of the most common wall coverings. It is made in solid sheets and coated fabrics, and all types work equally well on properly prepared walls. Hanging vinyl wallpaper on…

Although a new hair color can transform your entire look, if you dye your hair a darker color and don't darken your roots between colorings, your hair won't be as attractive as it could be. Learn to…

A software issue may prevent you from erasing a message on your LG Chocolate mobile phone. The issue is rare and usually does not affect the phone's performance. If the inability to erase a message…

It's impossible for paint stores to stock every color of paint. However, a paint store can mix any paint color for you while you wait, thanks to paint bases. An endless spectrum of paint colors are…

When choosing art media, pencils are a favorite of sketch artists for their portability and versatility. The core of a pencil is not always graphite, erroneously called lead. Carbon and charcoal might…

Drawing boards have many applications. You can use them as portable sketch boards to provide a solid support for drawing paper during outdoor drawing. The board may be held level on your knees for…

The Solidworks design automation software application allows users to create sketches of ideas and designs to create 3D models. Several approaches can be used to make a felt-tipped marker in…

Windows 7 supports most video games that are made for the PC. If your PC meets the other minimum system requirements, you can play a video game without any issues. However, file-system errors or bad…

AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) stores logs of your chat conversations if you have the program set up to do that. Chat logs are disabled by default, but can be enabled for buddies or chat rooms from the…

Framing a picture in InDesign adds order and clarity to your document. You can frame your pictures three different ways in InDesign. The Pen, Pencil, Rectangle Frame, Ellipse Frame and Polygon Frame…

Mixtapes are like personal letters, conveying feelings and emotions through a collection of music. Given as gifts or kept as a personal soundtrack, mixtapes become more special over time; playing them…

Repairs to tires' sidewalls are not recommended. As the most sensitive component of a tire's construction, sidewalls typically demand a complete replacement of the tire. Attempts to mend damaged…

Whether you are looking to give your rifle a new finish or are interested in the benefits of a dimpled barrel, creating small indents in the barrel's surface may benefit you. Creating the dimples does…

Adding a picture frame-style border to your photos can help the images stand out. With the free Picnik online photo-editing application, you can apply a photo frame effect to any uploaded image.…

Paint sticks, also known as pigment or oil sticks, are oil paint in stick form. They are more practical than liquid oil paints, because they're ready to apply, don't release odors and dry more…

Doc Holliday paints are designed for use on unbaked ceramics and bisque pottery. The paints can be applied in a variety of ways to achieve different effects. The painted pottery is then fired in a…

The Delco car radio is an aftermarket item, meant to upgrade whatever radio may currently be in your car. If you are trying to connect the radio to your car's wiring harness, it will help to know…

The color of a room's walls has a powerful effect on its occupants, and few colors are more bold and dramatic than black. Black walls are ideal for a modern or Gothic-themed room. Painting the walls…

Microsoft Visio software is used for creating organizational and workflow charts, training diagrams or even home renovation templates. You create stencil files that contain a collection of specific…

Water damage to a home can cause rot, warping, mold and the degradation of the home's structural integrity. A rain screen is the home's first line of defense against exterior moisture and rain, and…

Ceiling grates--egg crate--are either made from metal or plastic and set in a frame to either diffuse light or air. Although both types come in common sizes, they can be cut down to fit any sized…

Those vintage metal chairs sitting in your attic or garage might be a tad rough looking, but they can have big potential. With a few supplies and a little effort, you can transform old and battered…

Fisheyes are flaws that occur in painted surfaces, such as walls, after the paint dries. They resemble small, round depressions with raised edges, approximately the size of a fish’s eye. The…

Trophies earned while playing PlayStation 3 games are a digital testament to the gaming accomplishments you've achieved. In some cases trophies can even unlock special content for use in single-player…

Finishing both interior and exterior furniture is an art in and of itself. Metallic furniture generally used in exterior locations, such as patios and decks, can be refinished with painting and…

Just because you don't have graph paper doesn't mean you can't draw a Celtic knot. Draw a Celtic knot without graph paper with help from an artist in this free video clip.

You can draw paper characters in a wide variety of different ways. Learn how to draw paper characters with help from an artist in this free video clip.

Drawing a construction paper person is a little bit like drawing a gingerbread man. Draw a construction paper person with help from an artist in this free video clip.

Sometimes the only thing standing between you and a chic room is unimaginative decor. Paint a square bullseye on the wall to bring visual interest to the room. Painting a design on the wall doesn't…

You can repaint a painted piece of furniture such as a desk with any color you wish. Making a drastic change in color, such as from white to a deep mahogany brown, can completely freshen and transform…

Drawing a paper dragon essentially means that you're drawing a dragon made out of origami. Draw a paper dragon with help from an illustrator in this free video clip.