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You can create a tear in a photograph where there was none previously through the careful use of the airbrush feature. Find out how to airbrush a tear with help from a Photoshop and Adobe Suite professional in this free video clip.
One great tool that you can use to decorate wine glasses is a regular paint marker. Decorate wine glasses with paint markers with help from an experienced crafts expert in this free video clip.
Whether or not you can use puffy paint on canvas paintings depends largely on a few important things. Find out if you can use puffy paint on canvas paintings with help from an experienced crafts expert in this free video clip.
Painting a magnolia flower on a wine glass might be easier if you use some type of visual reference as a guide. Paint a magnolia flower on a wine glass with help from an experienced crafts expert in this free video clip.
Not all types of paint are going to work on fabric with equal efficiency. Find out if tempera paint works on fabric with help from an experienced and professional artist in this free video clip.
When painting a canvas by dripping paint, you're always going to want to make good use of a few key tips and tricks. Paint a canvas by dripping paint with help from an experienced artist in this free video clip.
Antiquing ceramic paint is something you can do right at home with just a few basic tools. Learn about antiquing ceramic paint with help from a ceramic artist and instructor in this free video clip.
Selecting a midtone sienna for an oil painting is something that can really give a unique look and feel to your work. Select midtone sienna for an oil painting with help from a graduate of the Maine College of Art in this free video clip.
One of the most important lessons you can learn about oil paintings are the rules of reflection. Learn about the rules of reflection in oil painting with help from a graduate of the Maine College of Art in this free video clip.
Oil paintings will smear or smudge if you don't keep them at a safe temperature. Learn about safe temperatures for oil paintings with help from a graduate of the Maine College of Art in this free video clip.
Drawing stiff lines in oil paintings is something you can do in a very particular way. Learn how to draw stiff lines in oil paintings with help from a graduate of the Maine College of Art in this free video clip.
One of the most important aspects of oil painting is keeping your values cohesive. Learn how to keep values cohesive in an oil painting with help from a graduate of the Maine College of Art in this free video clip.
Oil painting a wine glass is a great way to get some experience with still life artwork. Learn how to oil paint a wine glass with help from a graduate of the Maine College of Art in this free video clip.
Painting tray ceilings always requires you to keep a few key things in ind. Learn about the do's and don'ts of painting train ceilings with help from a professional interior designer in this free video clip.
Painting monkeys in an oil painting always requires that you keep a few very important things in mind. Paint monkeys in an oil painting with help from a graduate of the Maine College of Art in this free video clip.
Giving a raised appearance in oil paintings is another way to work with depth and perspective in your work. Give a raised appearance in oil paintings with help from a graduate of the Maine College of Art in this free video clip.
Not all types of paint are consider "child safe" or "kid safe" due to their ingredients. Learn about kid-safe tempera paint versus watercolor paint with help from a graduate of the Maine College of Art in this free video clip.
Apartments naturally lend themselves to a wide variety of gorgeous, trendy painting ideas. Learn how to paint your apartment in a really nice, trendy way with help from a remodeling expert, speaker, writer, certified construction manager and LEED Accredited Professional in this free video clip.
Drawing an oil painting is accomplished just like any other piece of artwork you are creating. Draw an oil painting with help from an experienced visual artist in this free video clip.
A sharp focus in a drawing will add a sense of realism to your oil paintings. Paint sharp focus realistic oil paintings with help from an experienced visual artist in this free video clip.
Painting transparency on an oil painting requires you to keep a few very important things in mind. Paint transparency on an oil painting with help from an experienced visual artist in this free video clip.
Cheek painting requires you to keep a few very important things in mind, especially when working with your kids. Get cheek painting ideas for kids with help from a crafts expert in this free video clip.
A variety of chemicals are applied to metals, namely brass, to achieve an oil-rubbed finish. This process results in a dark brown coloring with several gray and copper undertones and is used on several objects throughout the home, including faucets and light fixtures. Achieving this look on your metal doorknob is possible with oil-rubbed spray paint. The paint is available at hardware and home improvement stores and must be applied properly to ensure the product effectively adheres to your metal knobs.
When it comes right down to sheer speed and efficiency, nothing works better for applying lacquer paint to a wood cabinet than a paint sprayer or airbrush. These mechanical tools combine a paint roller's ability to cover large areas quickly with a detailing paintbrush's ability to get into tiny areas, such as intricate engravings. Once you master your airbrush, you'll be able to refinish almost any surface in a fraction of the time it would take using traditional tools.
Oil paintings need to be treated with extreme care to avoid damaging them and thereby reducing their value. In most cases, taking an oil painting to a professional restorer will ensure the best repair. However, if you are willing to risk damaging the painting, or if the painting has relatively little value, it may make sense to restore the painting on your own.
Linseed and tung oils soak into the pores of redwood, providing a protective coat and adding sheen to a deck's surface. When used with stain, each oil seals the stain into the redwood and keeps moisture out. When used with paint, the oils prevent moisture from seeping through the paint into the redwood. Stain and paint shouldn't be used together, but either can be used in conjunction with linseed or tung oil.
Oil paintings are both decorative and delicate, and will requiring special care in order to frame them properly for hanging. When an oil painting is not properly framed, it can potentially warp the canvas and can affect the overall appearance of your painting. In order to frame an oil painting correctly, it is important to set and secure the canvas inside of a deep-set frame using a few basic supplies available at any craft or hardware store.
It is time to give your visual art skills a moderate challenge -- and painting a snake skin effect is your answer. Snake skin often involves shades of multiple colors with diamond-like patterns that give texture to the scales. The trick to painting life-like snake skin requires carrying out the painting process in several basic steps. Painting in steps allows you to layer the design appropriately before your canvas "slithers" to life.
You can hang canvas paintings in just a couple of minutes using the appropriate tools and a little bit of know-how. Hang canvas paintings with help from a painter, printmaker and illustrator in this free video clip.
A stretched canvas painting is designed to be hung in a very specific way. Learn how to hang a stretched canvas painting with help from a painter, printmaker and illustrator in this free video clip.
If you have a set of plastic or acrylic wine glasses, you can add your own custom design to the exterior of the glass to personalize them. Using the right kind of paint will help not only with getting the paint to adhere properly but also with it wearing well, even after several washings.
Bakers and cake decorators comb cakes to add texture to the cakes' frosting or icing. The resulting look consists of peaks and valleys that are as wide and deep as the width and length of the comb's teeth. You can add color or images to a combed cake by airbrushing it before or after the cake has been combed.
Utilitarian by design, canteens exist to carry liquids; they were not meant for any higher purpose. However, their nondescript look can make it hard to tell one canteen from another. Painting your canteen lets you customize its appearance and distinguish it from other containers. The canteen's material will determine your painting technique.
The marbling technique is a classic way to decorate your ceramic pots, bowls and mugs to give them a professional look mimicking the textured appeal of a slab of marble. Get this look using glaze or colored slip, which is liquid clay. The pattern you create with marbling depends on how bold you want your ceramics to look: thicker lines create more contrasting pieces while thin swirls look earthen and natural.
Most of the time, painting your house is a breeze -- providing you with bright, clean colors and a great new look. But once in a while, you or your contractor may make a mistake and use the wrong type of paint. Regardless of what you did, it's relatively easy to fix this type of mistake and make the finished paint job look perfect.
Oil paintings are composed of a piece of canvas stretched over a wooden framework. The artist brushes oil paints directly onto a primed canvas to create a work of art. Over time, the oil paints cure and can become brittle with age. Proper care of aged and brittle oil paintings is vital to its preservation. You must closely monitor the room temperature, light exposure and humidity of your paintings display area. Take care also when handling and cleaning your painting.
Airbrushing cakes is a creative process, so no one wants to sit and watch paint dry. Amateur and professional pastry chefs alike will often lament the hours -- even days -- it can take for their masterpieces to dry. A sticky cake can result in lost income if being delivered to a catered affair, or disappointment if made for a loved one. While there are no hard and fast rules on the subject, some tricks of the trade can make for a more positive cake airbrushing experience.
Whether packing an oil painting for shipping or a move, there is a significant chance that the painting could be damaged. The most vulnerable state for an oil painting is when it is off the wall. Proper packing and preparation can help minimize any damage that could potentially occur to your oil painting. While the process may be time-consuming, in the end you'll have peace of mind that your artwork is well protected.
Oil paints are the perfect medium for realistic paintings. However, when it comes time to put the brush to the canvas, you may find yourself hard-up for creative ideas. While not every painting you create needs to be a masterpiece, the more creative you are, the more original your work will become. First and foremost, do not become intimidated by the blank canvas. Creative ideas for oil painting are all around you. By following a few simple steps, you will have dozens of fresh ideas on hand each time you decide to paint.
Distressing is a technique used to decorate old and new furniture. It is a process that simulates age, giving furniture a care-worn, well-loved appearance. In order to distress a piece of furniture, the piece first must be painted in multiple layers of different paint colors, and then some areas of the top layer of paint must be sanded away to reveal lower layers of paint. Distressing works for wood and non-wood furniture, including non-wood shelves.
Header paint has been around seemingly as long as headers themselves. While paint technology has advanced quite a bit over the years, in this application at least, it's on the verge of being supplanted by something far superior. While ceramic coatings do generally cost twice as much as paint, the long- and short-term benefits reaped using them will almost always outweigh the initial investment.
A painting's subframe is any device that provides structure to the piece so that it can be mounted within a frame without potentially damaging the surface of the painting. Two common types of subframe are the canvas stretcher and the archival mounting board. The subframe for any particular oil painting is determined by the type of surface on which it has been composed. Once the subframe is chosen and the painting is mounted, it can then be framed without worry.
Spray more accurately and precisely by learning how to adjust your Paasche airbrush. According to the Airbrush Museum, the airbrush was first designed by Abner Peeler in 1879 for artistic paint application using a handheld compressor. Airbrushes in general are used for painting and touching up photographs and are the predecessors of industrial spray guns, which are used to paint vehicles and other large surfaces. Hone your skills for painting by fine-tuning your Paasche airbrush.
While a fresh coat of paint is enough to brighten and revive any room, understanding the use of different painting and glazing techniques helps add depth and texture to flat wall colors. Both dry-brushing techniques and glazing techniques add layers of additional color and shading to the walls. These techniques are perfect for establishing multiple hues in a single space and often give walls a soft, romantic feel. While the multiple techniques can be combined, dry-brushing and glazing also work as stand-alone procedures.
Oil paint imparts a distinctive texture when brushed on canvas. To create deeply textured strokes, build up the layer of paint as you're applying it to the canvas. Pre-mixing the oil paint is vital to successfully building up a thick texture. Hobby supplies are needed as are the tools common to artists doing an oil painting.
Over time, you’ll notice the paint job on your vehicle will get dull as it is exposed to environmental elements. One way to get your car back to excellent condition is to repaint it. However, if you want to save some money, you can buff the paint job. Applying rubbing compound to the vehicle can help buff an old paint job and restore its shine.
Kilns and pottery have been around for centuries and used by cultures across the world. . No two kilning processes are alike though. If you want to kiln painted ceramics to change the pottery's coloring, try reduction firing. The slow reduction of heat this type of kilning process produces darkens colors and can even make physical properties stand out more. Use an electric kiln for the most accurate temperature control. Wood-burning kilns, often used for flashing (the direct application of ceramic clay to fire), require more attention and time to successfully complete this project.
Channel your inner Jackson Pollock by using a fairly simple but bold painting technique. The abstract art of drip painting allows the painter to express himself through different colors. The key to a canvas painted with drip marks is to never allow the paintbrush to touch the canvas. There is no right or wrong to the technique with drip painting. Experiment with different colors and different sizes of canvas to create your own small gallery of Pollock-inspired work.
Model ship building is a detail-oriented craft that requires steady and nimble hands. Crafters know that holding the ship as you work can have frustrating and disappointing results. Using a vice such as the Artesania Latina Hull holder will free up your hands and hold the model still as you work, preventing slips and damaging dings. Knowing how to assemble the vice is just as crucial as knowing how to build your ship. Correct construction will ensure that the holder works properly.
Antique safes began as locked boxes in ancient Egypt, and later transitioned into hardwood boxes with steel outer shells for strength and durability. Nineteenth-century safes resemble large chests, and are typically cast iron. Later, Charles Chubb developed the first fire-proof safe. Paint antique safes to restore them to their original color, and detail or give them a different color to turn them into eye-catching art pieces, or make them blend into their surroundings. However, note that antique safes will likely lose value if you cover the original paint.
