Articles related to "Acrylic"
Acrylic or Glass?: The dilemma of aquarium materials
I often get questions from aquarists asking me what the best aquarium material is. This is inevitably due to the growing interest of building one's own aquarium.
I often get questions from aquarists asking me what the best aquarium material is. This is inevitably due to the growing interest of building one's own aquarium.
Understanding Caulk
The first step in a professional caulking job is selecting the right caulk. This primer helps you understand the different types of caulk, and their advantages and uses.
caulk tips • caulk types • caulk how to • about caulk • caulking bathtubs
The first step in a professional caulking job is selecting the right caulk. This primer helps you understand the different types of caulk, and their advantages and uses.
caulk tips • caulk types • caulk how to • about caulk • caulking bathtubs
Acrylic Painting for Beginners
All you need to know to start painting with acrylics.
painting with acrylics • how to paint with acrylics • acrylic painting basics • acrylic medium • what is acrylic medium
All you need to know to start painting with acrylics.
painting with acrylics • how to paint with acrylics • acrylic painting basics • acrylic medium • what is acrylic medium
Adding to Acrylic Paintings
Would you like to add an unusual element to your acrylic painting without taking away from the subject matter? Explore this twist to assemblage.
assemblage art • how acrylic painting • mixed media art • mixed media artist • braille page art
Would you like to add an unusual element to your acrylic painting without taking away from the subject matter? Explore this twist to assemblage.
assemblage art • how acrylic painting • mixed media art • mixed media artist • braille page art
Applying Acrylic Caulk Like A Pro
How to apply acrylic latex caulk quickly, cleanly, and achieve a professional looking job with minimum effort. All the professional tips, tricks, and techniques.
applying caulk • how to apply caulk • how to apply caulking • caulk how to • caulk gun
How to apply acrylic latex caulk quickly, cleanly, and achieve a professional looking job with minimum effort. All the professional tips, tricks, and techniques.
applying caulk • how to apply caulk • how to apply caulking • caulk how to • caulk gun
CRAFTY BUT NOT COUNTRY
What comes to mind when you think of crafts? Being crafty doesn't have to mean country. Learn of some crafts to help create modern and retro styles!
style • crafts • country • modern • comtemporary
What comes to mind when you think of crafts? Being crafty doesn't have to mean country. Learn of some crafts to help create modern and retro styles!
style • crafts • country • modern • comtemporary
A Friendly Invitation
An invitation to join the friendly environment offered by the Arts and Crafts Section of SuiteU. This article talks about the eclectic approach oftered by the Uni Course Menu and talks to you about how you could fit in. Worth reading no matter whether you are a writer, artist, student or just like reading about the arts.
eclectic • sculpture • plaster stencilling • card making • clay
An invitation to join the friendly environment offered by the Arts and Crafts Section of SuiteU. This article talks about the eclectic approach oftered by the Uni Course Menu and talks to you about how you could fit in. Worth reading no matter whether you are a writer, artist, student or just like reading about the arts.
eclectic • sculpture • plaster stencilling • card making • clay
Kinds of Environmental Art
I have just returned from a time of absence. The Serene Environment has now taken a turn toward further complexity. Come and see what that complexity might be.
fountains • stained glass • sculpture • environmental artwork • mosaic
I have just returned from a time of absence. The Serene Environment has now taken a turn toward further complexity. Come and see what that complexity might be.
fountains • stained glass • sculpture • environmental artwork • mosaic
Alter a Cardboard Picture
How many times have you gone to a discount store and saw those cardboard pictures in plastic picture frames? They are are a great mixed-media art opportunities!
assemblage • embellishment • beading • decoupage • altered art
How many times have you gone to a discount store and saw those cardboard pictures in plastic picture frames? They are are a great mixed-media art opportunities!
assemblage • embellishment • beading • decoupage • altered art
Project Planner – Altered Baskets
There are so many different projects mixed media artists can tackle when it comes to altering baskets. Let's take another look at Easter basket alterations.
easter basket project • basket alteration • altered object • trash to treasure • mixed media art
There are so many different projects mixed media artists can tackle when it comes to altering baskets. Let's take another look at Easter basket alterations.
easter basket project • basket alteration • altered object • trash to treasure • mixed media art
Lighten Up! New Ideas for Spring
Light Spring Stamp Projects and Products!
stamp • stamping • rubber stamp • rubber stamps • rubber stamping
Light Spring Stamp Projects and Products!
stamp • stamping • rubber stamp • rubber stamps • rubber stamping
An Artistic Approach To Recovery
A description of the process used to paint a mural at a therapeutic community called 'Lucinda House'.
mural • painting • bush theme • women • recovery
A description of the process used to paint a mural at a therapeutic community called 'Lucinda House'.
mural • painting • bush theme • women • recovery
Let's Be Creative!
This is a great project for a rainy afternoon and one that is so simple the whole family can join in the fun!
dried flowers • dried flower crafts • statice • larkspur • avena
This is a great project for a rainy afternoon and one that is so simple the whole family can join in the fun!
dried flowers • dried flower crafts • statice • larkspur • avena
Altered Art Project: Painting
This week's altered art project consists of two projects in one: an altered book and a painting.
altered art • altered book • assemblage painting. altered painting • mixed media • mixed media art
This week's altered art project consists of two projects in one: an altered book and a painting.
altered art • altered book • assemblage painting. altered painting • mixed media • mixed media art
Art Journal Color Experiments
Color experiments do not only have to happen when working on a canvas. Experiment in your art journal and then bring it to the canvas.
art journal • art journal prompt • art journal ideas • mixed media art • collage with color
Color experiments do not only have to happen when working on a canvas. Experiment in your art journal and then bring it to the canvas.
art journal • art journal prompt • art journal ideas • mixed media art • collage with color
Art Journal Project for Spring
Spring is in the air! Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and trees are budding. Let's bring some of the spring season into our art journal pages.
art journal • art journal prompt • art journal ideas • journal • journal prompt
Spring is in the air! Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and trees are budding. Let's bring some of the spring season into our art journal pages.
art journal • art journal prompt • art journal ideas • journal • journal prompt
Art Journal to Aid Understanding
Do you feel you are an understanding person? Do you feel people understand you well or not well enough? Explore these thoughts in your art journal.
art journal • art journal prompts • art journal ideas • journal prompts • journaling
Do you feel you are an understanding person? Do you feel people understand you well or not well enough? Explore these thoughts in your art journal.
art journal • art journal prompts • art journal ideas • journal prompts • journaling
Art Journal to Explore Feelings
This art journal prompt focuses on the explorations of feelings. Because more than one feeling will be associated, be sure to set aside more than one sitting.
art journal • art journal prompt • art journal ideas • art book • collage
This art journal prompt focuses on the explorations of feelings. Because more than one feeling will be associated, be sure to set aside more than one sitting.
art journal • art journal prompt • art journal ideas • art book • collage
Art Journal to Sort Decisions
Turn the decision-making process into an opportunity for a mixed-media art project. If you are struggling with a decision, art it up!
art journal • art journal prompt • art journal ideas • journal prompt • journaling
Turn the decision-making process into an opportunity for a mixed-media art project. If you are struggling with a decision, art it up!
art journal • art journal prompt • art journal ideas • journal prompt • journaling
How to Paint
Article for people beginning to paint. How to mix colors, chose canvas, treat brushes, and more.
how to paint • basic painting tips • painting basics • how to start painting • paint
Article for people beginning to paint. How to mix colors, chose canvas, treat brushes, and more.
how to paint • basic painting tips • painting basics • how to start painting • paint
Idea for an Artist Date With Kids
Most artist dates should occur alone, but this is one adventure that would be worth bringing your children. Consider taking two adventures if you still crave solitude.
artist date idea • autumn art project • childrens art idea • fall art outing with kids • art journal
Most artist dates should occur alone, but this is one adventure that would be worth bringing your children. Consider taking two adventures if you still crave solitude.
artist date idea • autumn art project • childrens art idea • fall art outing with kids • art journal
Papier Mache Apples
Whether the papier mache apples are for art class, a classroom display, or a school play, here are two different ways to make decorative apples out of paper.
papier mache apples • autumn crafts • school play props • classroom display • paper sculpture
Whether the papier mache apples are for art class, a classroom display, or a school play, here are two different ways to make decorative apples out of paper.
papier mache apples • autumn crafts • school play props • classroom display • paper sculpture
How to Make Your Own Unity Candle
Make your own unity candle and add a personal touch to your wedding ceremony.
how to make a unity candle • decorating unity candles • wedding craft ideas • budget wedding ideas • saving money on a wedding
Make your own unity candle and add a personal touch to your wedding ceremony.
how to make a unity candle • decorating unity candles • wedding craft ideas • budget wedding ideas • saving money on a wedding
Oil Paints - The Spirit of the Medium
In this introductory article on oil paints as a painting medium, I will show you through my own experience the benefits of learning to paint with the most passionate yet versatile painting medium.
beginner • flexibility • fluidity • oil • paint
In this introductory article on oil paints as a painting medium, I will show you through my own experience the benefits of learning to paint with the most passionate yet versatile painting medium.
beginner • flexibility • fluidity • oil • paint
Thanksgiving Cornucopia Centerpiece
Two autumn crafts that will add charm and festivity to your holiday decorating. Delightful leaves and fruits reminiscent of cool outdoor weather enhance the pieces and add color to the season.
thanksgiving crafts • seasonal crafts • wood crafts • centerpieces • holiday crafts
Two autumn crafts that will add charm and festivity to your holiday decorating. Delightful leaves and fruits reminiscent of cool outdoor weather enhance the pieces and add color to the season.
thanksgiving crafts • seasonal crafts • wood crafts • centerpieces • holiday crafts
Baby Beastie Day
How about having the best afternoon of fun! Lets discuss what a <b>"baby beastie day"</b> might be and how you could get involved.
baby beastie day • kangaroo • koala • possum • snake
How about having the best afternoon of fun! Lets discuss what a <b>"baby beastie day"</b> might be and how you could get involved.
baby beastie day • kangaroo • koala • possum • snake
Decoupage Your Wood!
Decoupage.. A simple and easy way to finishing your woodcrafting projects.
woodcrafts • woodworking • decoupage • crafts • how to
Decoupage.. A simple and easy way to finishing your woodcrafting projects.
woodcrafts • woodworking • decoupage • crafts • how to
THE LIVING IS EASY - Part II
"Summertime and the living is easy." Summertime is great, but does that make living easier? No way. You can make your living a little easier for the rest of the year by preparing for it. Now is a slower time for many crafters; it's a good time to invest in your own personal development:
year • massies • crafts • craft talk • illness
"Summertime and the living is easy." Summertime is great, but does that make living easier? No way. You can make your living a little easier for the rest of the year by preparing for it. Now is a slower time for many crafters; it's a good time to invest in your own personal development:
year • massies • crafts • craft talk • illness
Visual Arts
This is a monthly site devoted to visual arts, but also grazing in other arts fields this writer has tried or is currently involved in, (and they are numerous!)
fine arts • artist • drawing • painting • printmaking
This is a monthly site devoted to visual arts, but also grazing in other arts fields this writer has tried or is currently involved in, (and they are numerous!)
fine arts • artist • drawing • painting • printmaking
Fake Spills
We have all seen those fake spills and probably had them played on us. Many of them are easy to make and can be entertaining to use.
fake spills • making fake spills • making your own fake spills • pranks to make • make your own jokes
We have all seen those fake spills and probably had them played on us. Many of them are easy to make and can be entertaining to use.
fake spills • making fake spills • making your own fake spills • pranks to make • make your own jokes
Examining Home Siding Choices
House siding choices are made depending on homeowner preference, climate conditions, and home maintenance needs. Cedar siding, vinyl siding, or fiber cement siding?
home siding • siding choices • house siding • home exterior • brick exterior
House siding choices are made depending on homeowner preference, climate conditions, and home maintenance needs. Cedar siding, vinyl siding, or fiber cement siding?
home siding • siding choices • house siding • home exterior • brick exterior
Painted Flowerpots
Painting flowerpots is the perfect activity for a language arts unit involving Gnomes.
craft • gnome • paint • flowerpot • children
Painting flowerpots is the perfect activity for a language arts unit involving Gnomes.
craft • gnome • paint • flowerpot • children
Enrichment Ideas - Part 1
A plethora of ideas to make life in captivity more interesting for primates.
enrichment • primate • monkey • apes
A plethora of ideas to make life in captivity more interesting for primates.
enrichment • primate • monkey • apes
Summer Activities - While waiting for school to begin!
Five activities to do while waiting to school to start.
body art • painting • shampoo • rock • rock pets
Five activities to do while waiting to school to start.
body art • painting • shampoo • rock • rock pets
A Gift to Recognize Mom's Value
Let Mom know that she is of value to you; make a decoration that reminds her every day that she is a pearl in your life.
mother's day ornament • mother's day gift • mother's day gift idea • how to make a mother's day ornament • make a mother's day gift
Let Mom know that she is of value to you; make a decoration that reminds her every day that she is a pearl in your life.
mother's day ornament • mother's day gift • mother's day gift idea • how to make a mother's day ornament • make a mother's day gift
Alter a Terracotta Flower Pot
Spring fever is here and with that comes gardening! Mixed media artists bring in the season by marrying gardening an art through alteration projects!
altered art • altered objects • altered flowerpots • decorating flowerpots • kids craft
Spring fever is here and with that comes gardening! Mixed media artists bring in the season by marrying gardening an art through alteration projects!
altered art • altered objects • altered flowerpots • decorating flowerpots • kids craft
Altered Art Projects for Fall
The ideas outlined here are appropriate for kid's craft projects, as well as for mixed-media artists working in their creative spaces. Let's explore the art of autumn!
altered art project • object • autumn • fall • themed
The ideas outlined here are appropriate for kid's craft projects, as well as for mixed-media artists working in their creative spaces. Let's explore the art of autumn!
altered art project • object • autumn • fall • themed
Art Journal About Love
There is love in everyone's life, in one way or another. The focus of this art journal prompt is on some dedications to what we love the most.
art journal • art journal prompt • art journal idea • art book • collage art
There is love in everyone's life, in one way or another. The focus of this art journal prompt is on some dedications to what we love the most.
art journal • art journal prompt • art journal idea • art book • collage art
Lettering on Picture Frames
A few years ago I was trying to come up with an idea for a gift to make for one of our kids. In her twenties, she has a very distinct style and a very dry sense of humor
gift ideas • craft projects • gift projects • asian gifts • asian decor
A few years ago I was trying to come up with an idea for a gift to make for one of our kids. In her twenties, she has a very distinct style and a very dry sense of humor
gift ideas • craft projects • gift projects • asian gifts • asian decor
Mixed Media Pumpkin Decorating
Who says mixed media artists can't play with pumpkins, too? Have fun during Harvest Festivals, Halloween and during parties with these uniquely decorated pumpkins.
original halloween pumpkin carving ideas • artistic jack o lantern • creative halloween kids craft • halloween party activity • mixed media art
Who says mixed media artists can't play with pumpkins, too? Have fun during Harvest Festivals, Halloween and during parties with these uniquely decorated pumpkins.
original halloween pumpkin carving ideas • artistic jack o lantern • creative halloween kids craft • halloween party activity • mixed media art
Stretched Fabric Craft Project
One of the beauties of being a mixed-media artist is the ability to experiment with nontraditional mediums. Lets see what we can do with fabric.
assemblage art • mixed media painting • collage art • fabric collage • abstract art
One of the beauties of being a mixed-media artist is the ability to experiment with nontraditional mediums. Lets see what we can do with fabric.
assemblage art • mixed media painting • collage art • fabric collage • abstract art
Choosing Oil Paints
Learn whether or not oil colours are right for you... In this article I will explain how the medium you decide to use can directly influence the subject of your painting, the textures or effects you'll be able to achieve, and even the safety precautions needed in order to protect your health.
oil • colour • paint • thinner • safety
Learn whether or not oil colours are right for you... In this article I will explain how the medium you decide to use can directly influence the subject of your painting, the textures or effects you'll be able to achieve, and even the safety precautions needed in order to protect your health.
oil • colour • paint • thinner • safety
Set 'em up!
An old card table can become a prized game table with a little bit of paint and imagination.
furniture • recycle • paint • karon goodman • suite 101
An old card table can become a prized game table with a little bit of paint and imagination.
furniture • recycle • paint • karon goodman • suite 101
The Basic Brayer and Beyond...
Brayer sites and projects to had to your repertoire.
brayer • fiskars • rubber stamper • brayer rubber stamp • rubber stamp
Brayer sites and projects to had to your repertoire.
brayer • fiskars • rubber stamper • brayer rubber stamp • rubber stamp
Art Journal to Heal Anger
No one likes feeling angry, nor do they like holding on to unresolved anger. Use your art journal as a tool to manage anger issues.
art journal • art journal prompt • art journal ideas • art book • altered book
No one likes feeling angry, nor do they like holding on to unresolved anger. Use your art journal as a tool to manage anger issues.
art journal • art journal prompt • art journal ideas • art book • altered book
Summer at Midwest Ski Resorts
In summertime, ski resorts turn to a full range of warm weather adventure alternatives. Here’s a sampling of what's happening in the Midwest U.S and Canada.
summertime ski resorts • midwestern ski resorts summer • mountain resorts summer activities • water parks • ski resorts mountain biking
In summertime, ski resorts turn to a full range of warm weather adventure alternatives. Here’s a sampling of what's happening in the Midwest U.S and Canada.
summertime ski resorts • midwestern ski resorts summer • mountain resorts summer activities • water parks • ski resorts mountain biking
Vegan Knit and Crochet
Vegan choices for crafters within knitting and crochet can be difficult to find, but there are options out there for vegan fibre artists. I interviewed some vegan knitte
vegan • veganism • vegan knitting • vegan crochet • vegan yarn
Vegan choices for crafters within knitting and crochet can be difficult to find, but there are options out there for vegan fibre artists. I interviewed some vegan knitte
vegan • veganism • vegan knitting • vegan crochet • vegan yarn
Quilt Binding and the Mitered Corner
A neat sturdy binding gives the finishing touch to your lovely quilt. This month's article gives instructions on making the binding and sewing a mitered corner.
quilt • quilt binding • cutting the fabric • mitered corner
A neat sturdy binding gives the finishing touch to your lovely quilt. This month's article gives instructions on making the binding and sewing a mitered corner.
quilt • quilt binding • cutting the fabric • mitered corner
Stamps, Stamps Everywhere...but Which One Should I Use?
Types of stamps, tips for clear images, reverse images and storage
rubber stamps • reverse image stamping • stamp storage • stamp mounts • making rubber stamps
Types of stamps, tips for clear images, reverse images and storage
rubber stamps • reverse image stamping • stamp storage • stamp mounts • making rubber stamps
Vallarta Art Walks
The monthly art walks in Puerto Vallarta are a highlight of the season and a great way to see the latest in Latin American Art.
puerto vallarta • mexico • art • walk • vacation
The monthly art walks in Puerto Vallarta are a highlight of the season and a great way to see the latest in Latin American Art.
puerto vallarta • mexico • art • walk • vacation
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