"What I know is, is that if you do work that you love, and the work fulfills you, the rest will come." ~ Oprah Winfrey
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Mirror Mirror
If you're interested in seeing your creations - graphic or otherwise - in an objective way, hold the item up in front of and facing a mirror from a distance of 3 to 5 feet.. You'll be better able to critique your item and tell where another detail may be added, or another color repeated, or an area needs to be broken up with an addition of something.I rely on this method with everything I make and it never fails to give me success!
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Paint on Your Clothes Opps .......so you look down and there is that splatter or drop of paint on your favorite shirt. First never ward your favorite or best clothes when painting...you are asking for a disaster to happen ! No matter how careful and neat you are eventually the time will come that your going to get paint on your clothes. An apron is helpful especially at craft shows when you want to at least look presentable but the day will come when you will get paint on your own clothing. Try any of the following hints- sometimes they work - sometimes they don' t ! Caution these may remove the dye from your clothing leaving a worse spot so be sure to first test in an inconspicious place. Fingernail polish remover - remember fingernail polish is paint . Dab some on the spot with a Q tip and then try to pick the paint off
Rubbing alcohol or vodka ( now if the spot doesn't come off just take a stiff drink and you own care- only kidding) applied to the spot may remove it. Test for colorfastness first and let it stand on the spot for about 5 minutes before rinsing in cold water
Hairspray- spray the spot with hairspray then hold under a faucet of cold water, scrape with knife carefully
Paint brush cleaner- paint brush cleaner such as Mona Lisa Pink Soap may remove the spot.
Thoroughly washthe spot if the paint still remains do not place the item in the dryer ( the heat will set the spot permanently) try one of the above again. If you cant get the paint out this now becomes your new paint outfit !
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posted by Debbie- Two Old Crows (www.2oldcrows.com) @ 10:33 AM
About Us: Two Old Crows was named for Debbie and Dean because we are old and grumpy. We enjoy scouring flea markets, antique shops and estate sales for vintage and antique items to mix with the folk art we create. See my complete profile
