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How to Repaint a Painted Chandelier

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With the expense of light fixtures in general and chandeliers in particular, painting a tired or unattractive chandelier is a smart way to give your home a new look without blowing your budget on a pricey new piece. While metal chandeliers normally require a coat of metal primer before painting, a c

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How to Change the Color of My Trombone

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Many musicians find it appealing to stand out visually as well as musically, and one of the easiest ways is to have an unusual or custom instrument. A trombone is a traditional instrument, and the majority of trombones are yellow because they are typically made from brass. However, you can change th

How to Clean Dried Paint Off Brass

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You can remove dried paint from a brass surface by using the proper removal strategy. Like other metallic surfaces, brass is ill-suited for paint adhesion. This characteristic makes paint removal much easier. However, you'll need to use the correct materials, adhere to the proper guidelines, identif

Type of Paint for a Wooden Fireplace Surround

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With the right paint, a wooden fireplace surround becomes an attractive part of the room, with or without the fire's flames. Paint selection is important to get the best results. Many types of paint may work but a few stand out as better options, given the correct application and use of heat resista

How to Prepare Pencil Drawings for Framing

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Pencil drawings on acid-free paper can last for hundreds of years. Whether sketched in black or colored pencil, drawings can be preserved by framing. However, it is important to properly prepare a pencil drawing for framing with a few simple steps to protect it from fading, smudging or bleeding onto

How to Make Limited Edition Photographic Prints

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Creating a group of limited edition photographs will increase the amount of sales possible for one photograph. If you want to produce a collection of prints, it is important to have a good amount of prints made. But if you are a well-known photographer, it may be best to stick to a lower number so t

How to Paint Underwater Ocean Scenes

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Whether you're painting a mural, a child's bedroom, or on a canvas, use the same basic steps to paint underwater ocean scenes. For inspiration before you paint, look over a few photographs of underwater landscapes and fish to get an idea of what type of scene you want to paint. Gather your supplies

How to Draw Waves Splashing

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Splashing waves provide a dazzling and dynamic opportunity for the artist. These rapidly moving subjects crash into numerous shades and colors. Sprays of liquid, foamy crests and iridescent texture make each wave unique. When drawing your wave, make sure to keep your lines loose and free-form. Do no

How to Draw a Two Point Perspective Bar Chart

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A bar chart is a graph with rectangular bars that represent a value defined by a horizontal and vertical axis. Bar charts are used to visualize data so someone can understand it more clearly, and they are useful when trying to understand the relationship between two variables. A two-point perspecti

Del Rey Manga Publisher Profile

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A division of U.S. publishing giant Random House working in partnership with Kodansha, Del Rey Manga publishes English-language editions of Japanese manga. See more information about this company, plus a list of their bestselling titles.

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How to Paint Varnished Wood White

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You can paint your varnished wood white as long as you understand the proper preparation procedures, critical to promoting a lasting finish. Varnish is a protective, glossy coating that helps make wood resistant to moisture damage and abrasion scars. Unfortunately, it also leaves the wood ill-suited

How to Blend Watercolor Markers

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Watercolor markers are pens with felt tips. Instead of ink, though, the pens have water-soluble paint in them. This paint can be used much like regular watercolor paint, but in marker form it is much easier to control. You can use these types of art supplies in several ways. You can draw like you wo

How to Paint Wood Swing Sets

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Nowadays most swing sets are made of metal or plastic, but there are still a few wooden swing sets around. If you have a swing set made of wood, you'll probably want to make sure it will last for a few more years. The best way to take care of it is to paint it using acrylic or urethane exterior prim

2010 Comic-Con Best and Worst Manga Panel

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A panel of five manga critics gathered at San Diego Comic-Con 2010 to give their picks for the best and worst manga for 2009 – 2010. See which titles topped the list for best manga for teens / all-ages and best manga for grown-ups, which manga got dissed as the worst, and which upcoming and un

How to Get Wet Looking Paint on Cabinets

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If you want to create a wet look on your cabinets, be prepared to apply many coats of paint. Semi-gloss paint alone will not deliver this sleek effect---polyurethane varnish is the key. Gloss polyurethane varnish provides the surface with both a protective coating and an extreme shine. Best of all,

Tips Needed for Painting a Bathroom Wall as an Accent Wall

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Creating an accent wall in a bathroom can transform an otherwise boring bathroom into an interesting one. Painting an accent wall adds a special feature in a bathroom that creates drama, excitement and importance in a space that's sometimes overlooked. A few simple tips can help you when making deci