Rubber. That stuff your sneakers soles, mats, and tires are made out of. In fact, you probably have something made of rubber in your room right now. Rubber is notoriously difficult to recycle, so it’s always a great idea to breathe new life into your rubber shoes and tires by painting them. Can you paint…
Watercolor paintings are widely known for their soft, light quality. There isn’t much line work in watercolor, giving it an ethereal and gentle look. Though a lot of watercolor paintings work in light, pastel tones, some of the best watercolor paintings know when to add dark, intense hues to create contrast. So, how can you…
After you’ve spent all the time and energy with a new paint job, odds are you’re not thinking about how to properly dispose of your leftover paint. You’d probably rather throw it in the dumpster and call it a day. Whether your acrylic paint says “toxic” or “non-toxic,” though, there are proper ways of disposing…
Acrylic paint is a versatile and durable paint that can be used for a variety of projects on many materials, including wood, glass, and metal. Acrylic paint is super easy to work with, thanks to its water-based formula that makes it easily washable. When dry, the paint becomes hard and is considered permanent. But is…
Polished brass is a true beauty. The shiny yellow gold-tone makes it super attractive, not to mention more accessible and affordable than gold. Its malleability makes it easy to work with and a go-to metal for many crafters. On the flip side, brass tarnishes over time. And if the aged antique (or super shiny) appearance…
As adult coloring books have grown increasingly popular over recent years, coloring has had a resurgence for adult crafters. A fun and relaxing way to express yourself, coloring can be done using markers, colored pencils, pens, and crayons. However, for those of us who don’t color as often as we’d like, good pen storage is…
Sidewalk chalk has been a fun, artistic, outdoor activity for people of all ages for decades. With origins that date all the way back to 16th century Italy, sidewalk chalk is an easy way to brighten up boring, grey pavement. So, what is the best chalk for sidewalk art? The best chalk for sidewalk art…
It seems like most DIY decorative crafts include burlap in some way or another these days. Burlap has become a popular choice of fabric to give a farmhouse chic aesthetic to any décor or craft. Burlap is a rough fabric, though, and can be pretty difficult to work with. It’s stiff, and depending on the…
We’ve all been mesmerized by one of those videos of someone creating a beautiful painting in an unconventional way. You start watching someone pour layer after layer of acrylic paint in varying colors onto a canvas and wonder what the end result will be. Then, the torch shows up, and you can’t imagine how someone…
Painting a glitter wall is something that you can do easily with just a few simple tools and materials. An accent glitter wall will surely bring sparkle and shine to the interior of your house, perfect in a child’s room or a playroom, or as an accent wall. You will instantly give the room a…