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8 Tips For Professional Quality Face Painting – Part 1

December 9, 2009 0 Comments

... patientand they may get bored or restless if youre thinking on what to paint next.5) If you want something faster than stencilling, why not try temporary tattoos? Make sure the persons skin doesnt react badly to it first, by asking them (or their ... Read more
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What is henna and what is it used for?

December 7, 2009 0 Comments

... and glossier.

Henna has been used for centuries now in body art and you can find a lot of body art stencils to use for painting different styles. In Indian cultures, henna body art (Mehndi) is used a lot for celebrations and weddings. A ... Read more

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How to sponge paint

August 27, 2009 0 Comments

... makes it an ideal technique for the beginner and it also looks great!

Most paint effects, such as marbelling, rag rolling, stencilling, dragging and stippling are best done with oil paints. This is because they keep wet longer, so are easier ... Read more

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The Many Faces Of Face Painting

June 7, 2009 0 Comments

... painters often use stencils, which are painted and then stamped onto the face, and can be popular, too. Whatever designs the children, or even adult asks the face painter for, there are a hundred ways to go about getting a great design.

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Have a Field Day with Field Paint!

January 6, 2009 0 Comments

... your paint purchases.

  1. Don't Free-hand Your Field

Good brands of athletic field striping paint offer stencil kits. Make sure you get one so your numbers always look neat and crisp. Stenciling is very easy to do, and ... Read more

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How to paint one wall two colors – Part 1

November 17, 2008 0 Comments

... see if you like this effect before you try it.

STENCILS

You can introduce color onto a plain wall with the use of stencils. Paint the wall one color first, and use a darker color to stencil a design onto it. You can choose a design ... Read more

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How to paint on soap – Part 1

November 11, 2008 0 Comments

... hand or painting isn't your forte, you can still make fine looking painted soaps. You can easily create or purchase stencils to use for painting rather than free handing it when you are not confident. To make the stencils use paper that can be ... Read more
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Christmas crafts: How to make your own Christmas cards – Part 1

October 15, 2008 0 Comments

... you want just use your imagination. The dollar store is a wonderful place to get lots of little beads and stickers.

Children have a wonderful time getting hands on with things that you are doing. It makes them feel important and makes them ... Read more

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Cheap but nice flooring ideas

October 14, 2008 0 Comments

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Some old floors, like plank wood floors were made of cheaper wood and aren't that attractive when stained. You can stencil designs and borders on them and seal them with several coats of clear varnish. This is often done in kitchens and bathrooms ... Read more

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Fun fall crafts for kids

June 11, 2008 0 Comments

... start decorating their homes. First for Halloween, then for Thanksgiving and shortly thereafter for the holiday season. Enlisting your children to help with creating decorations for your home is not only a great way for them to spend time, but the ... Read more
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