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  1. 13 Creative Paint Projects

    … letters onto one piece of fabric using dressmaker's carbon transfer paper. Paint gesso inside the transferred lines; let dry. Paint fabric paint over gesso ; let dry. Machine-stitch around letters. Cut piping to fit around the perimeter …

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  1. Tabletop Angel

    Article

    … plastic bag Aluminum foil Crafts glue Spackle Gesso Paintbrush and foam brush Weathered rust paint ..... the paintbrush to apply a haphazard coat of gesso on the wood turnings. Apply a light coat of gesso to the wings and head. Let the gesso dry completely …

  2. Miniature Gift Cones

    Article

    … tall. Pretreated painter's canvas White gesso 1-inch foam brushes Fine sanding block ..... the front of the canvas with a coat of gesso . Let dry and sand lightly. Remove any ..... tall. Pretreated painter's canvas White gesso 1-inch foam brushes Fine sanding block …

  3. Red-and-White Balls Wreath

    Article

    … patching plaster *Delta Ceramcoat products: Gesso , Sealer, and Gloss Exterior or Interior Varnish ..... a 3/4-inch wash brush , apply a coat of gesso to each plaster-covered ball. Let the gesso dry completely. Sand the balls with 150-grit …

  4. Whimsical Santa Claus Sculpture

    Article

    … for sculpting) 1 package of Creative Paperclay Crafts knife Gesso Round papier-mache box 1-1/2 inches tall and 2 inches ..... sculpture dry for several days. Base-coat entire sculpture with gesso . Referring to the photo, paint Santa and the papier-mache …

  5. Make Colorful Severed Hands for Halloween

    Article

    … bottles Rocks or gravel (for weighing) Duct tape Aluminum foil Gesso (primer) Acrylic crafts paint: red, yellow, blue, green ..... fingers. Using a sponge brush, paint the gloves with a coat of gesso and let it dry. Then paint the gloves with one coat of paint …

  6. Cute Crafts Projects to Make as Christmas Gifts

    Slideshow

    … and green yarn. For the nature-lover, make a science-inspired series of butterfly artwork with vintage appeal. Paint a gesso -finish artist's canvas with water-thinned dark umber paint and then rub it off. Attach jeweled butterfly pins to the …

  7. A Detail-Filled Dining Room Makeover

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    … adds an understated gleam to a formerly bright-brass chandelier. To make the lampshades, coat the shades with two layers of gesso so paint won't bleed through. Paint scallops of light blue crafts paint on the top third of the shade after painting the …

  8. Transform Jewelry into Home Accents

    Slideshow

    … to keep tucked away in a jewelry box. Let them take flight as wall art by creating a pseudo-scientific display. Paint a gesso -finish artist's canvas with water-thinned dark umber paint and then rub it off. Use a graphite pencil to draw lines depicting …

  9. Our Favorite Christmas Scrapbook Pages

    Slideshow

    … simple gingerbread shape feels snackworthy as the embellishment of this baking page. Mimic frosting by mixing acrylic paint with gesso and using glass beads as sprinkles. Cut out letter blocks to craft the headline. Use different sizes, colors, and fonts …

  10. Delicious Detailing: Creative Ways to Add a Personalized Touch

    Slideshow

    … adds an understated gleam to a formerly bright-brass chandelier. To make the lampshades, coat the shades with two layers of gesso so paint won’t bleed through. Paint scallops of light blue crafts paint on the top third of the shade after painting the …

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