Have you ever walked into a room that seemed to be just so pulled together? What made it feel that way? Was it the furniture? On second glance, no the furniture is actually pretty plain. Was it the window treatments? No, those are pretty basic too. Must be the accessories. Then again, those are not […]
Tag Archives: Painting Techniques
Instead of throwing furniture out because it looks “dated” or passing a bargain by at a flea market, use painting techniques to give it a new look. Your friends will think you buy furniture every season when you don’t. None of these techniques cost much at all. I love doing this with my furniture. With […]
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My kids grew up painting artists. So when I was asked to help introduce art to a toddler class at a local school, I said yes. He planned a lot of fun projects. We were going to design and build structures, make great hats and paint all kinds of wonderful things. Did I mention these […]
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The antique faux painting technique gives character and life to almost anything you want to try on it. Faux antique painting is the art of painting a surface to look antique or antique with character without actually being antique. The definition of faux means false step in French; the technique is used to create the […]
Face painting is becoming more and more popular among event planners and at special events. If you want to create a simple face painting one of these days, it doesn’t have to be difficult—there are easier ways to start the game of action. This article will show you how to prepare, what to do with […]
SHIELD painting is a technique in which you use translucent colors on white (or a variant of white) to allow light to pass through the glass coating and reflect back. This method produces a deeper and richer color, as well as a more shimmering effect. The preparation is the same and the process just adds […]
Faux painting is a term used to describe the process of applying paint to a surface to create texture, depth and a pleasing appearance. There is no right or wrong way to make a faux painting. The key is creating a look that pleases the eye. The basic principle of faux painting is to paint […]
Deciding on the paint color selection for the interior areas of your home can make you feel somewhat confused. How will the paint look on the wall? What colors can they use in the same room? If you are thinking about the answers to these questions, perhaps the online virtual interior painting feature can answer […]
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Summertime is one of the greatest times of year for home improvements. But when home improvement costs escalate and your budget is trim, it can be tough to find the best home improvement project to suit your budget and your tastes. Use these six cheap summer home improvements and make your home a beautiful place, […]
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If you love the look of aged plaster walls like you might see in a quaint French café or an old Tuscan farmhouse, you will be pleased to know how easy it is to achieve this look in your home. This aged, antique look can simply be done by layering a few different colors of […]