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Nov 02, 2024

Define a Pudmuckle

Can you tell me what a pudmuckle is? I thought the term described a tole painting stroke, but I cannot find it listed or illustrated anywhere. My email

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Oct 05, 2024

Tole painting patterns for all decorative painting skill levels.

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Looking for TOLE PAINTING PATTERNS? Here's a complete list. These packets are ready to download. You can be painting minutes from now.

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Oct 05, 2024

CBP0037-Fallen-Beauty-Pub pattern packet

Fallen Beauty

Capture the beauty of autumn with the Fallen Beauty pattern packet. Suitable for painters with Intermediate skill level.

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Oct 05, 2024

Paint Glass Globes

Can I spray paint glass globes?

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Oct 05, 2024

Dream with flowers pattern

I would love to buy the DREAM pattern but I didn't see it in the list of patterns. Is it available to purchase?

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Apr 18, 2024

Preserving artwork

Cheryl, Is it necessary to spray artwork with an acrylic spray if I use a quality canvas listed as “archival”? Cheryl, are you still writing newsletters?

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Feb 16, 2024

Can you paint more after setting in oven?

Hi there I had taken a class and painted a wine glass, then set the paint in the oven. Can I add more paint or designs and re-sent again in the oven?

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Dec 11, 2023

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Can Gallery Glass be restored if it has thickened?

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Sep 19, 2023

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Can Gallery Glass be restored if it has thickened?

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Sep 19, 2023

Looking to commission an artist to paint a milk churn for me!

Greetings I am looking to commission a recognized artist in this field do you or someone you could recommend my name is Lesley Kelly Cell 403 512 8911

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Sep 19, 2023

GLAZE FINISH - what is available now?

As you said, Delta PermEnamels are discontinued. I would finish off fixing my ceramic vintage pieces with their glaze (either clear gloss or satin).

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May 15, 2022

Glass Paint Temperature Considerations?

I’m wondering how durable glass paint/faux leading is giving shifting temperatures? Or, if some glass paint brands are better for this than others? For

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Feb 11, 2022

How to make a collage in a few easy steps.

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Master how to make a collage with my simple step-by-step tutorial. Lots of pictures and free downloads too!

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Dec 12, 2021

Vitrail on clay

Can I use vitrail on plant clay pots , or use it as sealer , or even paint acrylic on clay and then add a coat of vitrail.

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Dec 12, 2021

Can I Lacquer of pebeo vitrail paint?

I am wondering can I lacquer over vitrail pebeo glass paint to protect the colours, I heard I should use Uv varnish but it’s not something I can get easily

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