Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Do you have a hard time deciding what’s better between satin vs gloss for varnishing your painting or redecorating cabinets? Both have a similar consistency and are good to use, but many are still confused about how the gloss and satin finishes differ from each other. The level of sheen is what satin vs gloss … Read more
The creative possibilities of acrylic wall painting are nearly endless. Your entire wall may serve as a clean canvas for you to express your individuality and creativity or acrylic paint will help you redecorate and renovate your rooms. There are so many different kinds of paint, and if you’re interested in murals, you might wonder, … Read more
You have probably been passionate lately about your art journey. Perhaps that leads you to make your shoe as unique as you are. Then suddenly, you wondered and considered; how about putting fancy art to my plain, ordinary-looking shoe?’ “But wait? Can I use acrylic paint on my shoes? Now, you’ve been searching through the web … Read more
There is no doubt that acrylic paint is water-based and water-resistant. It has versatility that lies in color layering. But how to make acrylic paint transparent? Would you buy another set of paint that has a transparent label on it? Would you put the water? Or would you add another mixture to it? You can … Read more
Acrylic paint is an easy-to-use, versatile, and, most importantly water-soluble paint. Yet, you may store some paints and later find out dried-out acrylic paints. If this happens to you, learning how to rehydrate acrylic paint is the solution. Even though acrylic paint is water-soluble you can only rehydrate acrylic paint that has some moisture and … Read more
Are you worried that the painting you worked so hard for will trickle before your eyes when drenched in water? Well, the good thing about acrylic paint is it is water-based paint. Many people also choose to use this for different reasons – it is inexpensive and dries quickly. But, what if you accidentally left … Read more
Repainting or restaining your concrete floors? Planning a mural? Acrylic paint is a great choice for concrete. It doesn’t need to be sanded or primed, and it dries quickly. Acrylic paint will also last longer than any other type of paint on concrete and if you are looking to change the color of your concrete … Read more
Why is my paint watery? That’s one common problem of an artist and probably the worst nightmare! It can disrupt your artistic process or even destroy your entire artistic work. What should you do? Do you just throw it out? Your paint may be watery because it has been sitting still for a long time, … Read more
You’re starting to learn the wonders of painting. You’ve heard different suggestions on how to start painting and among them, acrylic painting pops out as among the most accessible for beginners. You wonder what acrylic paint brand to buy. But wait! Have you asked yourself: “Is acrylic paint toxic?” Most acrylic paints aren’t toxic for … Read more
Lumpy acrylic paint has its days. You shake and stir and shake some more, but most of it still stays lumpy. Is it old paint or cheap craft paint? Did I mix it well? Maybe the paint container isn’t sealed airtight? Found lumps in your fresh acrylic pouring? Don’t panic. You don’t have to throw it … Read more