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spark your imagination!
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Tuscan Style
Tuscan style evolved through layers of history, taking cues from
the earliest Etruscan metal craft and pottery, and of course, from
the sumptuous world of the Italian Renaissance.
Discover
Tuscan Style now!
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Paint Effects for a
Timeless Home
Achieving
Classic, Rustic & Romantic Styles
With Paint Effects
Written by Tobias Freccia, the
founder of artSparx.com!
Special -
Limited Edition. Each book signed
by the author.
more
information and purchase
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   'Romantic
Recipes'
Gift Kit
23kt Edible
Gold
Flake or
Silver Leaf
Flake Gift Kit
'Romantic Recipes'
Gift Kit
Ideal for
Valentines
Day,
Weddings,
Engagements, Anniversaries
and
Celebrations!
Delivered in a decorative gift
box, each kit includes 100 mg (.1
grams) of Edible Gold flakes or
Edible Silver Flake with
"Romantic
Recipes," a recipe
card of cocktails and dessert
ideas using Edible Gold leaf.
Choose from 3 different ribbon
colors!
Silver, Red or Dijon Yellow
$ 39.95
Gold Flake Kit
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Silver Flake Kit
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Color washing
A wonderful technique for both new and old
walls. Create the look of time worn beauty with this simple
decorative color wash.
Learn the
color recipe for this technique!
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Fine Art prints!
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MORE FEATURES |
Step-by-Step Tutorials:
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Red Lacquer
This simulated polished red lacquer
effect is perfect for creating a
wonderful Asian influence in any
environment. Transform simple
furniture, or elaborately carved
ornament into a beautiful keep sake. |
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Wood Staining -
Furniture staining
Staining that new unfinished furniture, re-working
an old door or just jazzing up a nice object can be quick and easy with this
step-by-step tutorial.
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Lettering made
simple
create signs or
lettering on any surface quickly and easily! |
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Canvas
stretching.
Learn the proper technique to stretch any
size canvas.
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Furniture
glazing
An
ideal finish for
kitchen cabinets,
bathroom vanities and
just about any piece
of furniture. |
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Design Styles
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Americana Style
On
the outside we see simple, forthright
lines, welcoming but plain spoken color, only
the barest ornament in the form of a weathervane
or whitewashed trim. Inside, though, a
wealth of treasured Americana provides a
touching testimony to a love of home -- and
homeland.
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Tuscan Style
Tuscan
style evolved through layers of history, taking cues from the earliest Etruscan
metal craft and pottery, and of course, from the sumptuous world of
the Italian Renaissance. |
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English Country
Style
Come in through the garden gate, and you'll find a steep
thatched roof overhanging ancient leaded glass windows.
Old garden roses creep around the carved oak door.
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Home Improvement |
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Basic techniques to
master
Mastering these universal techniques will provide the basis of many
decorative and fine art techniques. Including marbling, leather effects,
furniture
effects, glazing, and softening. |
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Patching
drywall
Don't let that ugly hole scare you. Fix it,
re-paint it and love your home! |
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Start your project right, the first time
Meticulous
and thorough preparation of the base surface, whether interior or exterior,
ensures the quality and success of any project. For doors and windows, ceilings,
floors, furniture and objects. |
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Venetian
Plaster and Plaster wall effects |
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Create sleek,
sophisticated
authentic textured wall treatments using traditional
Venetian
and
Stucco
Plaster Effects. Smooth, polished and textured
surfaces can be easily achieved for interior and
exterior surfaces.
Visit the Plaster Effects Center now for
Step-by-step tutorials
Also available
Venetian Plaster Kits
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Artist Profile |
Creating simulated
frescoes
Artist and muralist Tobias
Freccia discusses
the
creative process behind
developing commissioned
murals.
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Visit
architecturalFX.com |
Period Style architectural details and
ornamentation!
Ceiling medallions, cornices
and moldings. Authentic Period and Historic Home
architectural ornamentation.
All crafted in genuine plaster.
For commercial and residential environments.
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Specials at
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Complete Gilding Kits
Includes all
the tools and
materials to
apply
imitation gold
leaf, aluminum
or copper
leaf. Set
contains one 4
oz. bottle
of Gilding
Size, natural
hair brush,
cotton and
mixing sticks,
wet/dry paper
and
book of leaf.
Water-based.
Each
book
contains 25
leaves.
Each leaf is
5.5" x 5.5"
square. Approx
coverage is
5.25 sq. ft.
$ 28.95
More Gilding
Supplies
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Venetian Plaster Kits
Venetian Plaster and
Plaster wall effects
The Venetian Plaster Kit comes complete with
everything you need to get started. It is a perfect way for
you to learn the basics of Venetian Plaster application on a
professional level. Why wait. Prepare yourself today for
this booming new trend.
Step-by-step tutorials |
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artSparx Faux
Effects |
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Latex Blend & Glaze Decorative
Painting Liquid
A semi-translucent glazing and blending medium
used to create faux finishes and decorative painting techniques.
Mixes perfectly with interior latex paint, universal tints, or
artist water colorants. Spreads and brushes easily and
sets slowly for easy wiping and blending. May be used on
virtually all interior surfaces other than floors and on
exterior surfaces not exposed to severe weathering. Clean up
with soap and water.
Quart $ 11.29
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Also visit:
The Gilded
Planet
www.gildedplanet.com
A complete
resource for gold,
silver, copper
leaf, gilder's
supplies and
expert advice!
ArchitecturalFx
www.architecturalfx.com
Architectural
ornamentation,
plaster
restoration and
installation,
decorative plaster
and fresco
techniques and
much more.
Freccia Studios
www.frecciastudios.com
International Decorative Arts
and Mural Company. |
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