Add the perfect touch to every project with the charm and beauty of decorative borders. Just follow the step-by-step instructions and let your creativity do the rest. In no time, you and 39;ll master a range of simple strokes and techniques that enable you to paint hundreds of borders and embellishments on projects of all shapes and sizes. This unique sourcebook includes Easy-to-follow instructions on building borders and designing projects 12 start-to-finish projects, each highlighting a specific technique or painting surface 32 beautiful borders you can paint in just three quick and easy steps Hundreds of borders, corner treatments and other embellishments you can copy outright or use to spark your creativity With more than 450 designs featuring an array of attractive styles, colors and motifs from flowers and vines to ribbons and holiday themes, you and 39;ll find the ideal border or embellishment for every project. Page after page is packed with inspiration. With this guide, there and 39;s no limit to the creative possibilities.

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Add a Custom Touch with Metal Embossing Learn how to draw letters and shapes on metal with this fun, informative DVD. Step-by-step instructions and samples guide you through the process and introduce the tools of the trade. Discover time-saving tips as you watch simple hands-on techniques. Bonus CD contains 56 designs for words, shapes, alphabets and inspirational sayings. DVD. 80 minutes.

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Ten start-to-finish demonstrations show you how to capture the cuddly features and precious expressions of puppies, kittens, bunnies, chicks, fawns and more. Twelve additional mini-demos offer complete guidance for getting all the details just right, including fur, feathers, eyes, noses and whiskers. Best of all, you can easily mix and match your favorite animals and settings to create your own unique compositions.

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Learn how to paint an amazing array of fabulous flowers with start-to-finish instructions and hundreds of step-by-step photos, plus all the information and advice you need to create gorgeous works of art. You and 39;ll learn how to Master dozens of beautiful brushstrokes Choose the right brushstroke for every stem, leaf or flower petal you paint Select materials for the best possible results Hold your hand and brush properly Create beautiful shading, highlighting and streaking effects with a uniquely simple brush-loading technique Correct less-than-perfect strokes without starting over You and 39;ll also find detailed guidelines for 5 stunning projects, including a floral memory album and a corner shelf with a faux finish and gold leafing.

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Learn how to paint the sweet, expressive faces and soft fur or feathers of cute baby animals and their nurturing mothers in 10 full step-by-step projects. From little lambs to sleepy chicks and a gangly foal, these animals are active, funny, and adorable. 12 mini-demos show you how to capture the idyllic sweetness of life in the country and to paint the background elements such as grass, straw, fields, fences, flowers and meadows that make up the country and farmyard homes for your animal subjects. A special full-spread chart shows how to paint fur and feathers of all kinds and how to create the markings and coloration for specific breeds.

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Discover the Fun of Glass Painting. Create decorative and practical items for your home. Use paint to transform plain glass into art. Give functional household items like vases, glasses and plates a colorful paint makeover. With Delphi and 39;s Pebeo Professional Paint Sets no kiln is needed. Beginner instruction book contains 35 fun and simple projects with easy-to-follow directions. Features the beautiful work of five artisans to inspire your creative energy. Vases and glasses below from J-Crafts. Other projects shown below by artist and author Dorris Sorensen.

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Due to recent developments in glass paints, artists are now able to refine the art form and produce higher quality work that appeals to a more contemporary audience. Learn these new techniques - such as reverse glass painting - that will enable you to paint on beautiful, yet functional surfaces that can be used every day in the home or presented as gifts. Hundreds of clear and colorful photos break down the demonstrated painting techniques into easy-to-follow steps, ensuring success even for beginners. The techniques are easy to master, but the results are simply gorgeous.

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Create realistic-looking flowers, leaves and foliage that are alive with a rich luminosity of color and depth. Learn author Sharon Hamilton and 39;s two-stage approach to painting florals that will help you build form and dimension in your work using undercoats and intense light and dark colors. Then, learn to further enhance your flowers with a simple oil glaze. Whether a beginner or an experienced decorative painter, you and 39;ll benefit from step-by-step demonstrations and instructions. Ten gorgeous projects feature popular subjects including morning glories, daylilies, wildflowers and tulips. Each project includes a traceable pattern, a color swatch chart, a materials list and a photo showcasing the finished project.

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Creating With Metal Has Never Been Easier. Whether it and 39;s jewelry, journals or kitschy keepsakes that spark your fire, this book will show you just how easy it is to create 20 fun and funky projects step-by-step such as a miniature journal and an altered lunch box. A nontraditional approach and a comprehensive techniques section will introduce you to the whimsical side of metal. Not only will you learn secrets to cutting and joining metal, you and 39;ll also Explore ways to age and add texture to metal Discover the numerous types of metal available, including copper, mesh, wire and recycled material Conjure up beautiful patina finishes with several secret recipes Find further inspiration in the artists and 39; gallery section

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Functional, fashionable and fast projects are illustrated and explained in this volume of metal crafting. Learn about basic tools and techniques for working with wire, embossing and punching, explore a variety of materials, then make something that shines with personality. 45 step-by-step projects with patterns and supply lists combine techniques and materials in imaginative ways to create frames, a purse and other home d?cor. Step-by Step Metal Embossing 1. Tape pattern to metal sheet and transfer design by tracing with a small point stylus tool. (image 1) 2. Emboss the outline using a paper stump or other larger profile tool. (image 2) 3. Refine the design and add detail and texture with additional tools. (image 3) The picture frames below were created by artist Marie Browning.

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