Here is a painting guide that will explain the steps on how to paint the most common surfaces and some not so common questions that readers have asked me. I also included the products that I use and that can be easily found at your local hardware, paint, or home improvement store. You ...
Need to remove dried paint from paint brushes that are stiff? Here's how to clean acrylic and oil-based paint with water, spirits, paint thinner or turpentine.
Once you decide what type of paint you want to use, place the colors you plan to use on your palette to get started. Place dabs of paint on the palette with enough space between the colors to prevent bleeding. Prepare some oil in a cup with the thinner and turpentine in additional cup...
Flat Brushes:these brushes are the flat rectangular looking brushes, and they can be use to lay down a base color since their large surface allows you to paint more skin faster than with a round brush, and they can also be used with split cakes to paint using the 1 stroke technique....
Paint Chip Word FamiliesbyJoyfully Weary –Have a little chat about colors while word blending in different word families. Take this activity on the go or toss it in a quiet bin for kids to write the words they create. Teaching Kids to Read: Practicing Word Groupings ...
A few simple tips are all you need to get professional results with nothing more than a can of spray paint.
How to Build a Wood Sailboat: I've been wanting to combine my two favorite hobbies - woodworking and sailing for a long time, so I thought I'd build a boat. It's got classic lines and looks so dazzling in the sunshine that people constantly stop me at t
It’s a paint additive/conditioner (add about 1 cup per gallon) that helps eliminate brush marks (it does this really well!) and extend drying time so the paint has more time to self level. I never paint anything anymore without adding it to my paint. Really makes a difference. So my...
How to cover your Acrylic painting You have to be aware of a few things if you decide to repaint, and to make the decision, is it worth it? 1.The paint surface won’t feel the same– Once you’ve lost the ‘tooth’ of the canvas the paint behaves differently, it doesn’t pull ...
Paint cup– You can simply use a disposable Solo cup or for a few dollars, snag{this paint cup}that’s my favorite. I love the adjustable handle & that there’s a magnet inside the cup to hold your brush: Paint can opener– you can buy them online{here}but they’re cheaper (usuall...