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How to Paint Hanging Lights

Hanging lights add an attractive atmosphere to a home. Unfortunately, their bare metal appearance doesn't always fit with the rest of a room. While some spend generously on new lighting, frugal homeowners opt to alter the color of their existing hanging lights by adding a durable paint. Learn the co

How to Buy Anime Cels

For the Japanese animation fan, almost nothing is more exciting than being able to own a piece of a favorite series or movie. Production cels are the hand-painted drawings used to create anime, and are a popular collectible for anime fans. But because they are usually one-of-a-kind items, they can

How to Make Yellow Acrylic Paint Opaque

Acrylic paints offer versatility that is not available from other types of paint. Manipulating the paint creates an opaque or transparent color, while still getting the quick-drying advantage of acrylics. Use deep, opaque color to show off the yellow hues in your project.

How to Refinish a Patio Bench

If your patio bench is taking on a worn, faded look, breathe new life into its appearance by refinishing it with the appropriate coatings. Before you rush into this type of do-it-yourself project, know the potential risks involved: Because patio benches are coated with a protective layer of varnish,

New People - Sou Sou

VIZ Media Editor Misaki Kido and her mom Kumiko Kido at the Sou Sou boutique in New People.

How to Paint Six Panel Doors With High Gloss Paint

Because six panel doors contain sunken panels, they are prone to drips and runs around the bottom ridges of the sunken areas. If you are planning to paint your six panel door with a high gloss paint, you will have to employ a specific application strategy, or you may end up with heavy runs and a fi

How to Airbrush Books

Airbrushing is a refined spray paint medium that allows the user to have greater control and add more detail in a smaller area than with spray paint cans alone. You can add airbrushing to just about anything with texture, from clothing to model cars. Whether you're designing your own book cover or s

Selecting The Perfect Work Of Art

It sometimes seems to me that life is all about opinions. Can you imagine how boring everything would be, if we all had the same attitudes? This is certainly true when we consider the way ...

How to Learn to Draw for Kids

Kids love to be creative--sometimes with the wrong materials on your brand-new carpet. A great way to point them toward a more constructive outlet is with a drawing lesson. Even after you give them a pencil and paper, they may be a little confused about where to start their masterpieces. It will onl

Albert Bierstadt paintings, Albert Bierstadt

Albert Bierstadt was born on 7th January 1830 in Germany. Later on his family migrated to New Bedford, Massachusetts in the year 1833. He had a natural flair for painting. He began, while young, with ...

How to Draw a Simple Bunny

Knowing how to draw rabbits is a talent that could be useful if you want to make your own Easter cards or show off to your friends. Look at some photographs and images of rabbits before you begin drawing to examine the body shape. If you have a pet rabbit, use him as your inspiration.

How to Draw a Dog With Flowers in Its Mouth

We all love getting flowers, and those flowers have an extra special meaning if they come from our best four-legged friends. Dogs are notorious for dragging home debris, carcasses and other unsavory stuff, so it's only fitting we should give him a chance instead to bring us a fragrant bouquet. You c

How to Make Soundproof Tiles

Soundproofing a room can improve the quality of recordings, prevent sound from bugging the neighbors, and add an element of professionalism to your music or recording room. While it is true that simply hanging pictures or sheets from the wall can reduce noise, you want to create tools you can use to

Define Cologne

Cologne is a type of perfume typically consisting of less than 5 percent aromatic compounds of essential oils. Eau du Cologne originated in Cologne, Germany as a specific trademarked fragrance. Common use of the term cologne refers to citrus-based perfumes.

How to Draw Face Profiles

Because drawing a profile involves a side view of a face, it doesn't seem as difficult as a full-face drawing--you only have to draw one eye, one ear and one nose. However, even though it's somewhat simpler, you still have to get proportions right for the profile to look realistic. You must measure

Canvas Painting Ideas for Toddlers

Painting on canvas gives children the pleasure of painting like an artist and can help them take the art of painting seriously. Crafts help develop creativity, innovation and resourcefulness, all of which can be exercised in an activity such as painting. Painting is an engaging activity that childre