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Turpentine and paint thinners are both strong solvents, which are substances that dissolve other substances. Solvents are used for various tasks, including thinning paint and cleaning stubborn marks from paints…

Oil-based colored pencils are a favorite for many artists, both professional and novice, thanks to their rich color saturation, their ability to blend, and the long-lasting pigment that the colored…

If you’re a beginner painter, going to an arts and crafts store and heading to the paint section can be overwhelming. With so many different types of paints, how do…

Gesso is vital for priming canvas or boards before painting. It seals the holes and provides a more paint receptive surface. Without gesso, your canvas or board would be porous…

When it comes to taking an old furniture piece and making it new again, nothing quite does the job like a new coat of paint.  Of course, you might not…

Enamel paint has a lovely hard and glossy finish that works great when finishing kitchen and bath appliances. This type of paint provides a durable and resilient finish that gives…

If we were to really look at the way our clothing is made, we would see all the seams that were sewn with thread to keep the pieces of fabric…

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…

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…

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…