Pinecones are beautiful in its natural state. If you want to brighten them up to the point where they have a patina look, then follow these steps below. I will show you how to lighten them without adding to much bleach. Once you see the end results here, I am sure you will want to...
Bleach – Bleach is toxic and should be a last resort. Also, bleach can lighten darker marbles, but it is an effective disinfectant for lighter marbles if used properly. To kill common bacteria and regular disinfecting of food related surfaces, use unscented, regular 5% to 6% household bleach,...
How to Plan a Short Story (Without Really Planning It) Short stories often don’t require extensive planning. They’re short, after all. But a little bit of outlining can help. Don’t worry, I’m mostly a pantser! I promise this won’t be an intense method of planning. It will, ho...
You can express all those tangled thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. This simple act can lighten yourmental loadconsiderably. Sure, it might feel odd at first to spill your guts to a notebook. But give it time; you’ll find clarity in those pages. Journaling helps ...
Why is it so hard to find the best shade of white? Shop my kitchenRIGHT HERE; Wall paint color:BENJAMIN MOORE White. Your room’s: lighting, decor plan, furnishings, and geographical location all factor into the equation. Your keen eye and personal opinion come into play as well. ...
When all of the wood surfaces in a single space share the same tone, nothing stands out and the room falls flat. However, allowing various dark and light wood finishes to coexist can result in a layered look that lends the right amount of texture and depth. The overall feel is more orga...
The furnace body is made from a milk powder can (about the size of a coffee can), a K26 fire brick, padded with some hi-duty kaowool, and sealed with some zirconium paint (you could use kaowool hardener here instead of the paint). ...
While standard paints come in a variety of sheens, chalk paint always has a matte finish. The chalky texture has great adhesion, allowing it to cling to even varnished or glossy surfaces without sanding, priming, or stripping — its greatest attribute, for sure. Because it has great coverage...
Everyone Wants Limewashed Walls, so Allow Us to Present This Easy Tutorial on How to Do It Milk Paint vs. Chalk Paint — Which Should I Use? Trisha Sprouse What can I paint with it? Chalk paint works on just about any surface, including wood, laminate, metal, glass, concrete, brick,...
Select a very feathered brush at 30% opacity and brush around the edges of your selection to form a nice fall off shadow. Make certain that the areas directly under the sunglasses’ eye frames are darkest and that the shadows lighten from there. If the shadow seems too dark, lighten the ...