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Venetian Plaster


Venetian
Plaster Kits

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.
 

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Venetian Plaster and Plaster wall effects

 

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Faux Delft tiles!

The loose, un-even quality of this faux technique makes painted Delft tiles an ideal decorative effect for the beginner or inexperienced do-it-yourselfer.

Irregular lines and loose hand painted renderings add character and old world charm, easily achieved without any prior painting experience.


Decorating
Children's Rooms.

First in a series of 3 tutorials, Decorating Children's Rooms will teach you how to transform the entire room by decorating walls, adding accents and painting furniture.

 


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Get an over view of the how-to's about glazing.

Learn the difference between;
Latex glazing and
 Oil glazing.

Build your vocabulary of glazing definitions, terms and techniques.

 

 

 
 

Antiquing Center Furniture Center Color Center Gilding Center Plaster Effects


Learn to create these decorative painting techniques for your home and office.
Each techniques are ideally suited for walls, furniture, objects and ceilings! 
 
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Fine Art Techniques


 


Color washing
Latex glazing  Easy
Oil / Alkyd glazing  Moderate


Rag rolling
Latex glaze - neg. method Moderate
Latex glaze - pos. method Easy
Oil glaze - pos. method Moderate


Sponging
Latex sponging Easy

Stenciling
Stenciling techniques and tips
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Stippling animated clip!
Latex glazing Moderate
Oil / Alkyd glazing Moderate


Striee glazing
Latex glazing Easy
 Oil / Alkyd glazing Easy


Pouncing animated clip! techniques
Latex glazing Moderate
Oil / Alkyd glazing Moderate


Dragging techniques
Latex glazing Easy
Oil / Alkyd glazing Easy

 


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The Antique Corner

Adding the finishing touches to your furniture, decorative object or gilt surface requires just the right know-how. artSparx delivers the expertise to give your project a sophisticated finish with an extra glow.

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Painting Sky Murals

Cloud and sky paintings can be a simple representation or an elaborate painted affair. Learn how to create your own.


Simulated Fresco Treatments

Create rustic character or contemporary sophistication with these easy to follow plaster effects and simulated Fresco techniques.


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.


Marbleizing

animated clip! This vibrant Ochre marble can make your simplest furniture look grand.


Furniture glazing

 Antique furniture with this classic glaze. Create a hand polished ivory finish that professionals will envy. 


Delft tiles

Learn to paint these classic tiles, ideal suited for back splashes, decorative trays and objects, fire place surrounds, or just about anywhere you want to add a splash of old world charm.


Antique wood grain

animated clip! Produce this rustic finish with the appearance of antique wood grain.


Weathered doors and windows

 This simple distressed finish evokes time worn comfort and easy living. A perfect decorative paint finish to complement color-washed walls.


Silver leafing

 animated clip! Gilding made easy!
Gold or silver leaf any object, quickly and easily. Basic gilding techniques, terms and principles.
   

More tutorials
Gilding techniques- Color mixing recipes - Antiquing methods -
'Classic Antique' glaze - and much more!

 

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Latex Blend & Glaze Decorative Painting Liquid
 

Quart $ 11.29


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. Creates a non-yellowing finish that is washable and durable. 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.
 

Gilding made easy!
Canvas stretching
Picture and painting framing tips
Transferring patterns and images to any surface 
Create perfect ovals and circles 
Lettering made simple
 
Wood Staining - Furniture staining 
Patching drywall 
Basic techniques to master
Preparing your Surfaces
Priming - interior, exterior, and furniture
Material and product descriptions 
Paints
Paint & varnish removers
Sanding techniques
Sealers & sealants
Solvents & thinners

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The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques
The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques

 

Since 1940, when it was originally published, The Artist's Handbook has become indispensable for thousands of practicing artists and art students. The book has remained continually in print through many editions and has sold more than a quarter of a million copies. A detailed index makes a wealth of information readily available. Charts and line drawings throughout.

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