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How to Become a Better Artist

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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Art comes in many forms. You can be an artist by creating beautiful tapestries as much as you can by painting on a canvas. There's one thing that holds true for all artists. Artists need inspiration to make them better. Here's how to become a ... more »

How to Build a Bird Feeder with a Large Soda Bottle.

By sassybrat

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If you like birds, you will enjoy makeing this. It is fun to do, you should try it... more »

How to Buy Art Charcoal

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Art charcoal produces deep, smooth lines and an almost infinite range of subtle shading, making it one of the most widely used art supply choices for experienced sketchers, painters and beginners. Buy the correct art charcoal for your needs and ... more »

How to Care for Watercolor Brushes

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Once you've invested in some high-quality watercolor brushes, you're going to want to take care of them. Well-cared-for brushes will last for years... more »

How to Create Abstract Art

By Sondrac

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Abstract Art might look as if it simple to create, with a splash of paint here and there then framed and hung on a wall. At times some of the paintings seem as if an artist takes paints and splatters them on canvas. Sometimes that is exactly ... more »

How to Create Page Protectors For Art Journals

By Jenn Hollowell

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Mixed media artists who use art journals frequently for personal use, experimenting or other projects know the struggles associated with working with wet media on pages. This is a basic idea covering how to protect the pages on either side of ... more »

How to Extract a Laminated Document

By rapper4lif2

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Easy way to extract laminated documents... more »

How to Find Royalty Free Clip Art Images for Art and Scrapbooking

By missforty

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Clip art is often used to make collages in altered art and scrapbooking. If you decide to make an altered art collage piece that you wish to sell, it would be advisable to use copyright-free clip art in your art. Royalty-free Clipart images can ... more »

How to Frame a Photograph

By Richard Burke

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OK, so you have taken a picture you are really proud of. Why not frame it and put in on the wall? It is easy and inexpensive for small photographic prints. An 8-by-10 inch photograph will fit in an 11-by-14 inch frame. They are perfect for ... more »

How to Get Your Art Custom-Framed

By Ursula Anderson

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You may have a painting, drawing, collection of coins or baseball memorabilia, a valuable plate or doll or antique gun or other work of art or object worthy of framing. You know you can't do the job that a professional would. Where do you begin? ... more »

How to Harden Modelling Clay

By brittanyj

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Are you trying to finish an art project? Are you stumped on how to harden your modelling clay?.. more »

How to Keep a Darkroom Clean

By msmarymac

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Your photographic darkroom can be a treacherous place of spilled chemicals and trash. Regular clean up can prevent chemical exposure and accidents. Start with a well organized, and properly built darkroom. Depending on the level of usage, plan to ... more »

How to Keep Moths Away From Art Brushes

By deepthinkin

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Natural hair brushes must be protected from moths that may lay their eggs on the hairs. Larvae eat the bristles when they hatch. Not exactly what you want when you've laid down serious money for quality brushes... more »

How to make a Bucket Drum

By Kilogramm

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Tired of spending money on toys that don’t last? Well the simple solution is to just make your own! When it comes to kid’s and toys, their always looking for the next thing that’s going to keep their attention. Musical instruments are a good way ... more »

How to Make Baker's Clay

By *Janet Ford

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This is a great homemade clay recipe that is ideal for children's art projects... more »

How to Make Cornstarch Clay

By *Janet Ford

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Super easy recipe to make your own cornstarch clay. Cornstarch clay hardens to a nice, smooth surface. Wonderful for children's art projects that would be painted once dry... more »

How to Make Homemade Graphite Transfer Paper for Arts & Crafts

By Limowreck

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Have an image that you'd like to transfer from paper onto... anything? Homemade transfer paper is easy and saves a lot of money. If you have and image on paper, you can transfer it easily... more »

How to Make Walnut Ink

By anasteso1454

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Here is a home method that is easy to reproduce so that you can create an "olde fashion" style ink for calligraphy, artwork, or just everyday use! It results in a dark brown shade of ink which, when combined with tea-stained paper or ... more »

How to Organize an Art Studio

By AlinaBradford

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If your art studio is like mine, then it is hard to find a place for everything. Here are some tips I have found useful when organizing my studio... more »

How to paint with acrylic vs. water-based oils

By alejomag

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For those of you out there that have some artistic ability(or not) and have actually drawn a picture of your choice here are some practical applications of acrylic paints vs. water-based oils. Hopefully, you have already drawn your image on ... more »

How to Photograph Ice

By Tippy

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Despite the destructive nature of an ice storm, the morning after holds a mystical fascination for young and old alike. Nothing brings out the urge to capture a billion sparkling diamonds, suspended on beleaguered tree limbs and burdened ... more »

How to Protect Eyes and Skin in the Darkroom

By msmarymac

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It is very important to take precautions against chemical exposure when working in a photographic darkroom. Chemicals are hazardous and can cause injury. Here are a few tips to protecting your eyes and skin from direct contact with photographic ... more »

How to Successfully Buy Fabric Paints Online or Off

By DSev101

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Choosing the right ballpoint fabric paints (pens) for you takes only a little knowledge to be most successful with purchasing online or offline. It is important to arm yourself with some pertinent knowledge before spending any money on these ... more »

How to Teach Wet On Wet Watercolor Design Elements To Children

By Walkaboutangel

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Wet on wet watercolor is a wonderful technique to teach children. I have taught the basic design elements to children from the age of three. The object is to teach them the individual design elements and how to combine those elements into a ... more »

How to use different mediums in the same painting

By derbyka

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Artists recognize that different mediums achieve different effects. However, if you take a good look at a photograph, or the scenery around you, you will notice that different aspects resemble different light and color sensations. It makes sense ... more »

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