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How to Paint Cast-Iron Baths
Antique cast-iron claw foot bathtubs originally matched the rest of the bathroom décor. Only the outside of the tub was painted; the inside was finished with a baked-on enamel coating. As these tubs grow in popularity for modern bathroom remodeling projects, the art of painting and decorating
How to Paint Wood in the Rain
For best results, wood should always be painted in a well-ventilated space and given ample time to dry. Because of this, in most cases advice for painting wood in the rain could be summed up in one step: "Don''t do it." However, this might not always be an option. For example, if you are painting a
How to Refinish a Mosin Nagant
The Mosin--Nagant is an internal magazine-fed, bolt-action military rifle that was used by Russian armed forces in both world wars. If you'd like to add a new, rejuvenating finish to this type of antique rifle, choose the proper type of stain, or the finish will dry unevenly. Like all older rifles,
How to Make Colors From Basic Colors
It is incredible to think that nearly every color we paint with can be made from the three primary colors. Even black, a color we normally think of as preexisting in its inky form, can be mixed from specific versions of the primary three, and can be tailored to the artist's specific tastes.
How to Make a Drawing Look Polished
Many times a new artist will sketch a subject and consider the project finished. A drawing is not finished, though, without some last steps to make it look polished. These steps: erasing, defining and adding a background, are simple, but are often overlooked by inexperienced artists. Fortunately, af
How to Paint an Aluminum Based Yard Ornament
Because yard ornaments are outdoors, they are exposed to severe elemental changes. Wind, rain, snow and high winds take their toll on yard ornaments, especially ones made from a metal, such as aluminum. If you have a favorite aluminum-based yard ornament that is looking shabby, you can make it look
Instructions to Paint a Pool
One drawback to owning a pool is maintenance and keeping it looking nice. This means skimming, cleaning and occasionally painting the pool. Painting the pool itself is not very difficult but the preparation work that goes into painting is tiresome and may take more patience than most people have. No
Paint Color Vs. Temperature
Many do-it-yourselfers choose paint colors based on their personal tastes. Many are surprised to learn that the wrong paint colors can lead to unnecessary expenses and even dangerous consequences. Learn how paint colors affect temperatures or you could end up with an undesirable outcome.
How to Draw Anime People for Kids
Drawing anime people is fun for kids as well as adults. With a bit of practice you can create some very impressive art.
How to Draw an Easy Elephant
Learn how to create an easy drawing of an elephant by combining a number of simple shapes. Before you begin drawing, look at photographs of real elephants to give you inspiration for your artwork. The Asian elephant looks slightly different to the African elephant because its ears are larger and loc
How to Paint Modern Acrylic Landscapes
Modern Acrylic paints for artists offer many advantages over traditional oil paints, including fast drying and working time, superior durability and non-yellowing medium. Many professional artists and illustrators today have employed the use of acrylics to help them produce works of art when meeting
How to Clean an Oil Painting With Hard Bumps
Oil paintings age and collect dirt over time. Cleaning an oil painting requires an intensive effort, especially if it contains hard bumps composed of paint or other materials. Oil paintings with ridges and bumps naturally generate additional areas where particles, dust and grime can collect and harb
How to Draw Manga Comic
If comic books are a uniquely American art form, manga is the offspring that left the nest and forged its own path. Japanese artists brought a variation of traditional art and their own narrative structure to comic books, until the manga form became entrenched in its own standards. Manga is drawn an
How to Draw Anime Like "Sailor Moon"
The anime and manga series "Sailor Moon" features a group of high school girls with super powers. The title character, Sailor Moon, wears a traditional sera fuku outfit that features a bow over the chest, a white shirt and a short skirt. Sailor Moon's outfit is red and blue, and she wears her hair i
Anime for Adults: 21 Movies and TV Shows Growns-Ups Will Love
While most anime is aimed at a younger audience, here is a list of recommended anime for mature audiences, both films and TV shows.