How to Straighten Paint Brush Bristles: 5 Easy Steps

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Key Takeaways Have you got some paintbrushes that have bent bristles? While this shouldn’t be happening, there are occasions when it does, and you will need to know how to fix the problem. After all, you spend a lot of money on quality paintbrushes. The last thing you want to do is have to replace …

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Painting on Masonite: Benefits and Techniques

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Key Takeaways You have used canvases and paper for painting, but have you ever thought about painting on Masonite? This is a substrate that has a nice, smooth surface, and it is quite sturdy. What is Masonite? In the context of painting surfaces for artists, Masonite refers to a type of hardboard that is commonly …

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How to Paint Miniatures: Easy-to-Read Guide

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Key Takeaways Throughout the years many people have collected miniatures. These days you will find a lot of collectors enjoying putting together and painting their own miniatures. If you have never painted miniatures before, you might be surprised to learn just how much goes into this art. Not only do you have to put the …

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How to Get Oil Pastels Out of Clothes: 8 Tricks

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Key Takeaways If you are thinking about working with pastels, it is important to remember that they can be messy. Just as with paint, you can end up getting some pastel pigment on your clothing. When this happens, how do you get the pastel out so you don’t have to relegate these clothing items to …

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Do Oil Pastels Dry Out?

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Key Takeaways – Do Oil Pastels Dry Out? If you are interested in working with oil pastels, you probably have a lot of questions. For instance, do oil pastels dry out? I have been working with oil pastels for a couple of years. From experience, I can say that oil pastels never dry out completely. …

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What Are Oil Paint Pens and How to Use?

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Key Takeaways – Oil Paint Pens Working with paints and brushes may not be for everyone. There are some who are just not able to control a brush when creating fine details, and some people have very shaky hands. But, this doesn’t mean that one should shy away from working with oil paints. There are …

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Can You Use Acrylic Paint On Watercolor Paper?

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Key Takeaways – Acrylic Paint on Watercolor Paper If you are anything like me you love to experiment with several different art mediums. So far, my favorites are acrylic paints and watercolor paints. I like using watercolors because I don’t have to be bothered with a canvas. I can easily carry around a few sheets …

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Watercolor Paper 101: Types and Which Side to Paint

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Key Takeaways When painting with watercolors, you need to use a substrate that will have a certain amount of absorbency. This will allow the transparent watercolors to be bright and colorful. This is why most artists use watercolor paper when working with watercolors. This paper can also be used with other mediums, including acrylic paints, …

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How Long Does Oil Paint Last?

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Key takeaways Key Takeaways – How Long Does Oil Paint Last? We all know that oil paintings can last for hundreds of years. But, what is the shelf life of the actual oil paint? How Long Are Oil Paints Good For? Oil paint can last up to 40 years when it is properly cared for …

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How Long Does Acrylic Paint Last?

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Key Takeaways When I teach paint and sip classes, I am frequently asked about the shelf life of acrylic paint. These paints are popular because they dry so quickly, but can this also be a bad thing? It only makes sense to think that if the paints dry quickly on a canvas they may also …

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