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We will also continue to explore a variety of faux and fantasy finishes that can be used as backgrounds for your projects or as stand-alone finishes on larger furniture pieces. These articles will feature sponging, marbling, wood graining, and more.
Did you ever wonder about the tools and products we use? If so, stay tuned for future columns in which we will learn more about these items and discuss in greater depth basic painting techniques, from the proper steps for preparing various surface types to achieving a perfect finish.
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Tea Bag Dispenser Keep tea bags within easy reach with this handy wooden dispenser. |
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Nestled Hearts Candleholder Transform an ordinary terra cotta pot and saucer into a stylish springtime candleholder. |
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Springtime Bunny & Easter Eggs with Basket This soft suede bunny and Easter egg ensemble can be painted in a snap! |
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Super Simple Kitchen Towels Use stencils, sticker masks, and Plaid’s new textile paint to create this striking threesome. |
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Duck Mug Rack and Cups Get all your ducks in a row with Chris Haughey’s whimsical mug tree. |
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Heart Frame and Pins Make someone’s Valentine’s Day extra special with a hand-painted frame or pin. |
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Three-Tiered Dessert Server Make use of your old china dishes and cups! With a few simple tools and paints, you can easily create this stylish Three-Tiered Dessert Server. |
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Lidded Chest with Daisies Simple daisies set on a black background lend an elegant look to this striking wooden chest. |
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Black and White Wine Set Pair this wine set with solid black and white dinnerware for the ultimate in elegant dining. |
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Two Seasons Table Setting and Hand-Painted Cookies Create this elegant red and black table setting using only one color — Gold Metallic! |
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Oriental Pillows, Canvas, and Vase Bring a touch of tranquility to your home with these Asian-inspired projects. |
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Chinoiserie Plaque Chinoiserie is an art form dating back to the 18th century. Learn how to paint these Chinese-style designs using modern techniques and materials. |
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Try New Techniques! Methods for Painting Evergreens, Part 2 Learn more easy techniques for painting evergreens. |
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Try This! Trio of Heart-Shaped Boxes Transform a set of inexpensive trinket boxes into a heartfelt Valentine’s Day gift. |
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Funky Folk Art Shabby Chic Canvas Pillow, Tote, and Purse Paint up these whimsical canvas accessories and wooden chair and bring a fresh, new look to any room in your home. |
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Seasonal Inspirations "Love Will Light the Way” Candle Pail and Candlesticks Be sure to put this candle pail and coordinating candlesticks on your spring to-do list! |
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Step by Step Spring Crocus Container Various techniques for painting pointed comma strokes are used to create this springtime favorite. |
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Fun with Faux Finishes Combing Faux Finish: Negative Effect—Coaster Set Try your hand at the old folk art technique of combing to add texture and pattern to your painting surface. |
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Discount Store Divas Garden Tools Garland A piece of fabric, a stencil, a length of wire, and assorted garden tools are used to create garden-themed garland. |
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Purely Primitive Tea Party Grouping Have a party to celebrate the arrival of spring with this shabby-chic tea set. |
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Brush Bin Brush Basics Learn the facts about the basic, most fundamental tool necessary for painting—the brush! |
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