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There is more to sponge painting than dabbing the wall with a sponge. With this instruction, you will learn easy and effective ways to sponge paint. In addition you'll be shown examples of common mistakes made with sponge painting and you'll learn why they happened, how to avoid the problems and how to fix them if they occur. You will be given instruction on several variations of sponge painting techniques along with new ideas for different ways of sponge painting never imagined. All of the finishes are created with basic painting tools and water-base paint products. This DVD is an excellent tool for beginner faux painter. Simply learn everything you need to know to make sponge painting look great!
* Learn easy and effective ways to sponge paint!
* New and unique sponge painting techniques!
* Learn how to avoid common sponge painting mistakes!
* Information for every level of experience
(about 30 minutes)
With this DVD, you will be given easy and effective ways to do rag painting. You will learn several different types of rag painting techniques along with other mottled finishes. Your host, Barbara, will also paint for the first time with a few rag painting rollers made available on the market. You will learn how one might work with these tools and if they are useful for creating rag-type finishes. In addition, you'll be shown examples of common mistakes people make when they are learning rag-painting techniques. You'll learn what causes the problems, how to avoid them and how to fix them if they do occur. All the finishes are created with basic tools and water-base paint products.
* Learn how to avoid common rag painting mistakes!
* Understand how to work with and fix the problem areas with ragged faux finishes!
* Learn easy and effective ways to rag paint!
* Faux painting designed for every level of experience
(about 55 minutes)
With this DVD you'll understand the difference between Colorwashing and glazing techniques. You'll learn how to paint different variations on both of these finishes. Also, you'll learn how to paint these faux finishes over both latex flat and latex enamel base-coated walls. In addition, you'll be shown where people generally make their mistakes when they are painting these finishes. You'll learn how to avoid the problems and how to fix them if they occur. All of these color-washing and glazing techniques are taught with easy to find basic tools and water-based paint and glaze products.
* Avoid common Color Washing and Glazing faux painting mistakes!
* See the difference between these faux techniques!
* Learn easy and effective Colorwashing and wall Glazing faux painting techniques!
With this DVD, you'll learn from several different faux painting techniques. The finishes are all demonstrated in an actual home where you see the beautiful transformation of plain walls with faux painting. You'll learn variations of glazing, rag painting, and sponge painted finishes. You'll also learn brushwork techniques and how to do wall texturing with color washes. Not to mention, you'll learn from examples of decorative painting on a plain dining room table set and ordinary painted cabinets. You'll be shown how to choose color from an average color fan deck for each finish. You'll also be given suggestions on how to work with problem areas and how to fix mistakes that may happen when painting faux finishes. All of the techniques are demonstrated with basic tools and water-base paint products. Simply learn everything you need to know to make faux finishes look great.
* Delivers clear, step-by-step faux painting instruction!
* Gives Before & After shots of each faux finished room!
* Offers advice for fixing common faux painting mistakes?
* Gives suggestions for choosing color for your faux finishes!
(about 70 minutes)
This video was added to our catalog on January 01, 2000 in Arts & Crafts::Decorating & Upholstery.
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I thought the video was (pretty good). Pretty basic stuff, but that's sponge painting. I did gain a couple useful pointers. Unfortunately the picture quality was not detailed enough to allow you to see a up close,clear picture of the finished techniques.
