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Oil Painting Techniques for Artists

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Knowledge of oil paint techniques may take some of the mystery out of this ancient painting style. Often oil paints remain the least favorite among beginning artists due to the unique properties they possess which require more supplies such as turpentine thinners and a longer drying time. Oils also

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How to Paint Butterflies on Canvas

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Butterflies are vibrant and delicate insects that make eye-catching subjects for paintings. Paint a full canvas of one butterfly or a grouping of several, or paint them fluttering about in a natural setting. There are many types of beautiful butterflies, each with its own shape and dramatic colors.

How to Paint a Cabinet Drawer

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Cabinets show wear and tear over time, especially if they are used often. If you don't like the look of your cabinet, you don't have to completely replace it. Simply painting the drawers could make a big difference. You could get a professional to do this for you, or you could do it yourself at a fr

How to Paint Brick Homes

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If your brick home begins to look old, weathered or unattractive, you can transform its appearance by applying a coat of paint. Before you get started, however, understand that brick is ill-suited for paint adhesion. You need to condition the surface to accept paint adhesion before you start. If you

How to Make 3D Glasses From a CD Case

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3D movies are becoming increasingly popular. There are 3D children's movies, 3D action and adventure movies and even 3D movies on YouTube. While most commercial 3D movies come with a set of cardboard glasses, this is only good for one person in the room. If you've lost your glasses or you need a lot

How to Repair the Rip in an Acrylic Painting

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A tear in a canvas can often lead to its being stored indefinitely out of sight until it can be fixed. You may have done this, even though you had no idea how to complete the repair yourself or even who to ask. The repair can be completed and your painting back up on the wall in short order with the

How to Paint a Mural on the Wall

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Unless you are blessed with considerable artistic talent, you will probably find it nearly impossible to create a wall mural without a guide. Fortunately, even the least artistic, amateur do-it-yourselfers can paint a mural if they know the proper techniques to employ. Most wall murals are created w

What Paints Can You Use on Concrete?

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Though you can use any paint on concrete, some kinds prove better suited for certain types of concrete surfaces. Learn which finishes will prove most resilient on concrete floors, statues and walls, or finish failure will prove possible. Learn how to condition the concrete for adhesion, or no type o

How to Paint a Beachball

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The beach ball is an inflatable plastic toy commonly seen in the summer at pools, beaches and other watery places. The ball moves slowly through the air when thrown and users typically use two hands to catch the ball because of its large size. However, you need not be stuck with the typical color pa

How to Avoid Painting the Glass on a Window

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If you can save yourself extra work when undertaking a home renovation or room upgrade project, it cuts back on time loss and money spent on supplies. When painting a room, you can save time and cleaning materials by keeping paint from smearing or dripping on the window panes. If you have a steady h

How to Build an ISDN Audio Booth at Home

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ISDN is a company that offers a variety of products and software in the audio field. An ISDN audio booth is a recording studio that makes use of ISDN technology. An audio booth can be constructed in any room in the home. The exact nature of the technical setup will depend heavily on what equipment i

How to Draw Cool Flowers

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One fun aspect of drawing flowers---especially daisies and other flowers with big, round centers---is the fact that they can so easily be given faces and personalities. This is a simple activity that nearly anyone with the ability to draw geometric shapes can accomplish. Keep in mind as you make thi

How to Carve & Paint a Duck Decoy

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Carving and painting a duck decoy is an exercise combining wood carving, three-dimensional painting and a knowledge of duck anatomy and coloration. True-hunting decoys are utilitarian objects used to attract ducks. Hand carved and painted fine-art depictions of ducks are meant for display only. Both

How to Paint a Coffee Table Black

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Matching all of your furniture to the décor of your home can be easier said than done. If you've found the perfect coffee table, but it does not quite match your other furniture, walls or overall design scheme, paint it yourself. Black is one of the most popular colors of paint to choose for fu

How to Draw on Oiled Paper

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From the bright burst of color to the intricate details of texture, drawing is one of the foundations that master painters have used over centuries to hone their skills. One of the most traditional means of art is the use of oil paints. However, oil paints seep their oil into normal paper. In order