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"Very cool. What a lucky little boy. Not recomended for someone with arachnophobia."
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If I have spray painted a canvas and don't like it can I gesso over it or will it stick?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Jun 17, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Favorites
I want to start over and use acrylics instead. Is it possible?Continue
I ran out of canvas so I painted on back of paneling
Started this discussion. Last reply by Leslie Wang May 26, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Favorites
My question is how do I frame this odd size 16x32 very textured piece of artwork? The paneling itself is too thin to hang a bracket on it without the nails coming through the front so I am going to…Continue
Do you paint light to dark or dark to light?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jolie Dennison Oct 25, 2009. 9 Replies 0 Favorites
Which do you prefer?
FYI: My new favorite kitchen find to paint with!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Suzette Morrow Oct 11, 2009. 3 Replies 0 Favorites
It is actually a rubber basting brush! If you get your paint good and wet it holds a lot and slings paint really well too. Nice to use on a really textural piece. I have used it several times now and…Continue
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Custom painted and upholstered headboard
I made this headboard for my 6yr old nephew as a headboard for his "Spiderman " room. You could also use it for a Goth or Rock n Roller room. He loves it!
JoyfulArtist commented on vicki stark's photo
latest mixed media painting
"Love the colors...beautiful beach feel...is that egg shells or bubble technique with the mixed?"
JoyfulArtist commented on vicki stark's photo
9th painting
"Well it turned out wonderful...really like the little blue bird....you did both the spraying and hands on..I like it"
vicki stark replied to Joshua Spooner's discussion Bitumen"If I were to use shoe polish instead of bitumen would I use the liquid in the bottle or the paste in the tin?"
vicki stark commented on vicki stark's photo9th painting
"My first experience with spray paint and stencils. Wow, it is more difficult than you'd think. Not so sure I'd do this again. I kinda like the more hands on approach."
Jay replied to vicki stark's discussion If I have spray painted a canvas and don't like it can I gesso over it or will it stick?"ok, sorry, I thought it would work. just gesso it then hahaha"
IN-grid replied to vicki stark's discussion If I have spray painted a canvas and don't like it can I gesso over it or will it stick?"sorry Jay,but white spirits is no good.
When painting over the spraypaint the paint will splitt(a lot or not it depends on the sort spraypaint)sanding can be a good idea like Mo said,but it 'll take maybe 3 or 3 layers of paint to cover your…"
Jay replied to vicki stark's discussion If I have spray painted a canvas and don't like it can I gesso over it or will it stick?"You could use white spirits to, to get rid of the worst spraypaint. But what Mom said should work for sure and sanding is good idea."
vicki stark replied to vicki stark's discussion If I have spray painted a canvas and don't like it can I gesso over it or will it stick?"Great! Thanks for answering so quickly. You guys are terrific!"
vicki stark posted a discussionIf I have spray painted a canvas and don't like it can I gesso over it or will it stick?
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Leslie Wang replied to vicki stark's discussion I ran out of canvas so I painted on back of paneling"I think mounting it would be a better option. I would stay away from mats and non glare glass. I am a framer and mats with non glare = loss of clear detail unless you go with museum glass which is expensive.
A trick for those of you who run out of…"
heather noye replied to vicki stark's discussion I ran out of canvas so I painted on back of paneling"good information Mo!!! i should have know there was a youtube video explaining how. lol the first time i painted on a thin wood panel i just had to bump my way thru it. next time, i'll check youtube first!!! "
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I'm just getting started
Posted on September 8, 2009 at 4:00am 1 Comment 0 Favorites
I have always been a creative person, playing around with different mediums. I have done a little mosaic tile , created some digital scrapbook kits, paper scrapbooking, digital photography, furniture building, refinishing, and refurbishing, a few floral arrangments, etc.
I have a friend whom I consider to be an artist and it was through her encouragement that I decided to broaden my horizons and try painting. After checking out youtube and gaining some direction from the… Continue
I have a friend whom I consider to be an artist and it was through her encouragement that I decided to broaden my horizons and try painting. After checking out youtube and gaining some direction from the… Continue
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- At 1:01pm on October 16, 2009, JoyfulArtist said…
- Thanks for the friend request and the Birthday wish....you have a wonderful day Vicki
- At 7:19am on October 14, 2009,
Barbara Youngman said… - Thanks Vicki,
I'm trying to get it together to post but something always seems to take a priority. Soon!!
- At 10:28am on October 11, 2009,
Buddy White said… - Glad you found it.
- At 2:46am on October 9, 2009,
Susie Barstow said… - Hi Vicki,
Thank you so very much for your comment on my Macaws.
=D susie
- At 1:08am on October 8, 2009,
Daligoddess said… - Thanks for commenting on "Crazy #2". Ha! I feel like that before I've had my coffee too! I would take the time to decorate my profile, but having been a member of this site for almost three years, I don't as of yet, know how to do so!
- At 3:59am on October 6, 2009,
Greef said… - I'VE BEEN WATCHING YOU!
Trick or Treat! Looks like it is treat for you! ha ha ha (Evil Laugh)!
I am giving you one of my original Halloween inspired ATC's for taking the time to theme your profile! All i need you to do is email me your address and i will post the card off to you as soon as i get to the post office!
Happy Halloween
- At 12:35am on September 19, 2009,
Darlene desorbo said… - hey vicki! yay!
- At 10:09am on September 13, 2009,
Angela L. Prattis said… - Hello, and thank you so much for commenting on my painting. I'm so glad you liked it. I'm about to enter it into a big art showing that we're having down here in Delaware.
- At 5:04am on September 10, 2009, Angela L. Prattis said…
- Hello and welcome! Thanks so much for the friend invite. God bless.
- At 1:33am on September 9, 2009,
Danielle Evans said… - Crikey! If these are your first attempts I can't wait to see you when you are more experienced! wow these are good!
Go girl!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zAPZn5TEyM&list=UUM6N5AOYoyg6eAkbcDWpNFg&index=41
So once i have my image printed onto transparency film, I take my Ezscreen silk screen which has been coated in light sensitive emulsion (These sheets come pre-coated so they are ready to use). Place it onto a black board, then place the transparency image on top (this part needs to be done in a dark room with no direct sunlight). I take it outside and expose it for 1 minute and 40 seconds (but time varies depending on time of day and strength of sunlight). After i have exposed the image i place it into a tub of water for around 5 - 8 minutes. Then i rinse the screen out under fast running water until the unexposed area (the black) washes away. I then expose the screen to the sun for a further 20mins to completely harden the light sensitive emulsion.
And this is the completed screen ready for printing. I simply use an old credit card to spread the ink over the screen making sure i do one complete full stroke across the screen (holding the credit card at a 45 degree angle). I immediately wash the screen out under fast flowing water and pat dry. I use fabric screen printing ink which washes out in water (which makes the process easy).
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