Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Masha Eretnova 
I absolutely love purple color but sometimes it is hard to buy the right shade. Many brands have either purple which is way too dark or a pale violet which is not what I need. So I often resort to mixing my own paint. Yet, mixing specifically purple is quite challenging as the two colors … Read more
To varnish my acrylic painting and pourings I use liquid and spray varnishes. I trust professional brands and they never let me down or cause any milkiness or issues to my paint. Let me share with you what varnishes you can use for acrylic painting and how to choose the best fit for your needs. … Read more
You have probably seen Floetrol and especially Australian Floetrol prices lately…Not fun! Time to look for a good, reliable Floetrol alternative that can still give us a perfect liquid consistency and cells. Besides, Floetrol as a paint additive is not archival, which means it is not guaranteed to last for years without yellowing. *silent panic* … Read more
Slow-drying mediums can cost anywhere from $14 to $20 and what if we are not sure yet if that’s going to work? Better not to spend money on something we won’t use. Besides there are ways to make acrylic dry slower without such mediums or even a recipe for a homemade acrylic retarder I’m going … Read more
Do you want to keep your paint wet, but without spending money on a fancy palette or retarder? Here are general guidelines on how to make your own, DIY stay wet palette. All of them generally will not require you to buy anything, you probably have all the needed materials in your kitchen. Homemade wet … Read more
Looking for the best value for money acrylic paint for leather? Special leather paint is acrylic-based, affordable, durable, and will cover your needs perfectly. There are very popular and lesser-known brands for any budget. It was designed to stain the leather and adhere for ages. It doesn’t ruin the faux or real leather, quite the … Read more
Itching to paint on your perfect pair of leather air forces or loafers? It can be done! You can safely paint leather shoes with special acrylic paint, seal them with a spray or beeswax, and wear them! Let’s find out how exactly we do that. Can you use acrylic paint on leather shoes? If you … Read more
Painted on a vase or wine glasses but the paint washed off or got scratched? Not to worry, you can seal acrylic paint on glass to make it permanent and resistant. Selaing paint on your glassware will also allow you to safely wash it on the top shelf in your dishwasher and use it daily! … Read more
Do you want to give new life to some glass bottles you have? Acrylics are amazing for that and super easy to use! I tested acrylic paint pens and primed an old champagne bottle to see how acrylics perform. Let me share with you a step-by-step guide to paint on glass with acrylics. Materials you … Read more
Have you seen all these nice workshops painting on wine bottles, lamps and wine glasses imitating stained glass? Gorgeous! But what paint do they use? You can use acrylic paint and acrylic enamel for glass on wine bottles, windows, ornaments, glass doors and bowls and make it stick permanently. Unfortunately, acrylic paints will stick to … Read more