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I am trying to get more info on the blogs

So I am taking existing info,updating it and posting it here. Let me know what you think. Later this year I am going to make the final jump and do some online classes so keep checking back. It may happen sooner than I think! Unique Antique I LOVE a vintage look. Truly, brown is one of my favorite colors right after any shade of green. Lately I am looking for a bit lighter look and white antique is just the ticket. Since a bright white overlay does not take the vivid qualities of color away like more neutral antique agents do, I tend to use it with pieces I want to keep clearer and cleaner looking. Most antique processes need to be applied at the end of a project and using white is no exception. I do not usually start projects with any antique methods in mind. Each piece seems to determine what it needs along the way. When I think a piece needs a more cohesive feel then I bring out antique techniques. My main white antique medium is good thick gesso which can be applied over many sur...

TODAY Wed March 16th

Hey Gang, today is Stamp Club for the Downtown store on Monroe....If you have Carving stuff bring it we will be carving stamps! These will be fairly simple stuff you can carve with an exacto knife I will have extra tools on hand but you will need to bring or purchase carving material we do have speedy cut and other items. If you have nothing bring an old pink or white eraser. See you at 5:30pm
Crazy House 947 The look of crazed porcelain or old barn paint is a look I love! For this book I used Golden's Crackle Paste. There are definitely techniques and other mediums you will want to try with this paste so here are a few tips. Use a palette knife to spread the paste evenly. Spreading the paste very thin(1/8 inch or less in thickness) will dry quicker and give a crazed porcelain finish. Applying it thicker, say to a 1/4 inch thickness will take up to 24 hours to dry and give a much deeper crackle. Layering over an uneven surface of dry light molding paste or heavy gels will vary the surface leaving uncracked areas. Paint over the dry surface with any glaze or acrylic paint let rest for a few seconds then remove the excess with a rag to accentuate the cracks. Dark paint colors are best to accent the cracks. Rigid surfaces are best for obvious reasons. Bending the crackle finish could pop off the paste. Do not use a heat gun or hair dryer to speed the drying time it could im...

Visual Journaling Tues ..Wed Studio Play March 8&9

Visual Journaling CDA Creative Element 4:30pm-7:30 pm Tonight using Stencils in your Journal. I will bring a variety of stencils pen and a bit of paint. You bring scissors and a glue stick. See you there! Call for info 208-667-0813 Wed Studio Play on Monroe. Exploring how to use various mediums including Soft Gel only $10 Come on out and try it before you buy it!