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How to Do Printing on PVC Edge Banding Tape
Use scree- printing techniques to print your own designs or images onto PVC edge banding tape. When printing on surfaces that are more difficult for ink to adhere to, such as PVC plastic, it is important to use gloss enamel printing ink. If you are a beginner to screen printing, choose a design with
Techniques for Painting Acrylic Flames
Painting fire is a more difficult task with fast-drying acrylic paint.Flame of a fire and fire wood in fireplace image by Aliaksandr Zabudzko from Fotolia.comAcrylic paint is a water-based fast-drying medium. But acrylic paint's fast drying time is both a blessing and a curse. It is...
Hand Rubbing Techniques for Collagraph Plates
Collagraphs are created by attaching collage elements to a master plate, which is usually made from mat board or foamcord. After gluing or pasting such items as torn watercolor paper, string, cardboard, fabric, gauze, glue, acrylic medium or resin, the plate is allowed to dry. Then, ink is applied a
How to Paint a PVC Window
PVC is an acronym for polyvinyl chloride. Along with polyethylene and polypropylene, PVC is a commonly used plastic. A window composed of this thermoplastic polymer doesn't accept paint very well. Professionals combat this problem by employing abrasion-based preparation. If you want your finish to e
How to Repaint a Painted Chandelier
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
How to Paint an Aluminum Radiator
An unsightly, dingy aluminum radiator can diminish the overall beauty of a room, no matter how quickly and efficiently it may heat your home. If your radiator is old, or you simply don't like the color, painting it is an easy solution. Painting aluminum radiators doesn't require special tools or exp
3D Animation - Tips for Finding the Best Software
The recent drop in price of feature-rich packages has meant that powerful animation tools are now available to everyone. Find out the most important things to look for when selecting the best software.
How to Paint a Tau Kroot
The Kroot are miniature figurines based on a bird-like race of characters aligned with the Tau Empire in Warhammer 40,000, a fictional game made by Games Workshop. Though you may paint directly over the top of bare Tau Kroot figurines, your finish won't hold up under consistent handling. To ensure a
Fine Art Prints on Paper Vs. Canvas
When purchasing a fine art print, one of the decisions to be made is whether you want it on paper or on canvas. Each of these surfaces has different qualities and different strengths and weaknesses. Just as important as the decision between paper and canvas is the decision of which printer and frame
How to Bid on Jobs As a Painting Contractor
To bid on a job as a painting contractor you have to know how to estimate material and labor costs. Knowing how much materials will cost and how long it will take your painting crew to do a job can allow you to place a competitive bid, increasing the likelihood of landing a job and turning a profit.
How to Draw a Bull Mastiff Dog
Bull mastiffs were originally bred in Germany to help track down and confront poachers. In 1925, they were officially recognized as a legitimate dog breed. They can grow large, weighing up to 140 pounds. The typical features include a black muzzle and dark shading around the eyes. An adult can be up
How to Block Print
The art of wood-block printing utilizes drawing, carving and color design. It can be used on any type of fabric, paper, wall, metal and wood. It is easy to make your own gift wrap or wallpaper using the wood-block printing process. Linoleum blocks and silkscreen inks are easily available at art sho
How to Paint Brick Mocha
Regular painting techniques don't work well on brick. Brick surfaces are very porous and rough, and traditional painting methods require exorbitant quantities of paint to fully cover the surface. If you want to add color to a brick surface, you need to pay special attention to the primer, roller and
How to Draw Furry Fox Faces
Both the grey and red fox are considered sly and wily, the subject of many children's fairy tales and fantasies, but in truth they're resourceful animals that are an important part of the forest ecosystem. Still, the furry little creatures make for great cartoon fodder, as evidenced in many cartoons
Naruto Vs Naruto Shippuden
I'm going to discuss what I like about each series and compare them. What I really enjoy about the original Naruto was the friendships. The relationships between Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura.
Technical Drawing Exercises
Technical drawing exercises are activities that beginning drafters perform to learn how to produce clear drawings.house plan image by Jon Le-Bon from Fotolia.comTechnical drawing exercises are activities that beginning drafters perform to learn how to produce clear drawings, which are...
Ceramic Paint
The coating ceramic healthy alternative types of paint other traditional so I could use this type of paint in the home also provides more protection against the sun's ultraviolet radiation, so with ceramic paints we ...