Monthly Archives: April 2010

How to Use a Liner Brush

 Do you need to outline shapes? If so you need a liner brush. This kind of brush is short and narrow, has short handles and round ferrules. It is useful for delicate lettering, highlighting, outlining, and long continuous strokes. You … Continue reading

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Hand painted tray with Asian design

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I found the Chinese magnolia and the bird  in a Chinese book and thought this is a great design for the tray I wanted to paint. The tray is very simple and I bought it at IKEA for less. It is … Continue reading

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Springtime – Powder room Make-over Time!

Bored to see the same old cabinets? Tired of the oak style? I understand. If your bathroom of powder room lacks of  colors or a special design, it can be changed just by refinishing the cabinets alone. On the picture … Continue reading

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Sophisticated Dining

I wanted to create a finish for a dining table which should look elegant but also rustic. So I asked myself, is this possible? The table was dark brown, had many spots and looked shabby and not shabby chic. It … Continue reading

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