Misc. crafting ideas
For anyone who likes to craft, small projects can sometimes become less exciting over time. That doesn’t necessarily mean small in scale; you might want to take on more of a challenge that requires a lot of detail or some tricky skills. If you feel like trying something new, taking on a new hobby could […]
How Do You Seal Acrylic Paint On Concrete? Guest Post by Ryan David Acrylic painting on concrete is a simple way to turn any dull, boring surface into something eye-catching and unique. But if you’ve ever tried painting on concrete before, then you know that it can be tricky to get paint to stick. Even […]
How do you thicken acrylic paint? There are several ways. Some of them involve DIY mixtures and some are more art-material related. Many times, if you choose the right consistency you should not have a problem with your paint’s thickness…such as making a deliberate selection of “heavy body” which is thicker on average. But sometimes […]
Why mix baking soda with acrylic paint? It’s the latest design trend – the vintage look with a muted, soft matte color and finish.. But perhaps you don’t want to spend money on chalk paint. Well this approach is just for you! Baking soda is the perfect ingredient to get that “chalk paint” effect – […]
What is the “impasto” technique and can it apply to acrylics as well as oils? The word impasto comes from the Italian language and involves heavy layering of paint with a knife, usually. Answer to the first question – impasto is a painting technique in which dimension and depth is created by thicker layering of […]
