Artwork Department
If you paint with a brush, this is the place to be! Whether it’s with oil, watercolor, or pastels on wood, plastic objects, fabric, etc., this department provides useful information and techniques for a wide variety of artwork crafts.
Look here for tutorials, lessons and instructions, as well as free patterns and projects related to brushwork—as well as calligraphy and decoupage.
In addition, you can replenish your supply by shopping online in this department for your artwork materials.
Recent Videos and Tutorials
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How to make a decoupaged faux pumpkin with book pages. A Dollar Store Craft.
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This video shows the new Diamond Art Kits that are sold by Leisure Arts and other manufacturers. We give our thoughts on these kits and tips for doing the kits
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This video and photo tutorial will show you how to decorate a frame using decoupage and scrapbook paper with an Easter theme, but any theme can be used
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Make some cute bunny treat bags for Easter for giving gift cards, candy and trinkets to Grandkids and friends.
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This video and photo tutorial will show you how to decorate a box with decoupage and scrabooking paper.
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This video and photo tutorial will show you how to decorate a frame using decoupage and scrapbook paper. We use Valentine's Day theme, but any theme can be used
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This tutorial will show how to Decoupage Postage Stamps onto a Container. Re-purpose an old grits container and used postage stamps into fun storage.
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This tutorial will demonstrate how to make a flag plaque using recycled postage stamps and decoupage.
Book and Magazine Recommendations
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Cherina KoheyEach page in this coloring book features a phrase or saying that will bring you positivity as you color in each area to relax your mind. See beautiful designs spread across each page that will surely keep your spirits high.
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WATERCOLOR ATIST is a source of how-to instruction for artists working in water-based media.
New Stuff
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This method gives the effect of floating color.
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Artsparx
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Here is a quick chart you can use to compare Liquitex BASICS to: DecoArt Americana Tubes, Apple Barrel Craft Paint 18 Piece Set & Artists Loft.
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Step by Step Painting
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A chart with a substitute color for the discontinued Americana Acrylic paint.
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Chris Haughey Designs
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Need a Delta Americana conversion chart to Heritage Acrylic? You will find it on this page.
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Global Art Supply
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Color conversion chart
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Barbara Nielsen Designs
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Substitutions possible for discontinued Delta colors.
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Hiller Productions
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Information on the history, technique and application of egg tempera paint.
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Wikipedia
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A downloadable conversion chart that converts Accent Country Colour, Decoart Americana, Delta Ceramcoat & Plaid Folk Art Paints
all to Jo Sonja's!
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DocPlayer
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Use this chart to make color conversions for oil and acrylics paints of various manufacturers - Delta, Accent, DecoArt and Folk Art.
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The Carving Bench
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From
Bienvenidos a Nuestro