Here we have a unique dining table with great bones, but a scratched, warped and well worn wood top. What we saw was a perfect opportunity to create a faux finish table top that would play off the curvy metal base that originally drew us to this piece! We started with two coats of French Linen, allowing it to dry completely before proceeding.
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Monogram Sign with Glazed & Textured Background
Monogram signs are all the rage in home decor this season! We’re going to show you how to create your own monogram sign with a textured background using Artisan Enhancements Crackle Tex and VP Antico! A custom tinted Scumble Glaze will give your sign a weathered patina and accentuate the crackle finish! Completing your
Continue reading »Mod Vintage Table Top Finish
New to the Artisan Enhancements stencil collection is this elegant and modern “Dotted Pearl” design! This boring little metal table was crying out for texture, interest and pattern! A Pearl Plaster raised design created with the “Dotted Pearl” stencil was just the ticket! After brushing on two coats of Graphite for a matte black background,
Continue reading »New Urn…Aged to Fabulous Imperfection!
We had so much fun creating a chippy, crusty, imperfectly aged finish on this new, ceramic urn! You too can achieve this look! Artisan Enhancements user-friendly art finishing products make it possible for beginners and experts alike to produce authentic, complex looking finishes with ease! The key to a finish like this one is layering!
Continue reading »Sand Washed and Stenciled Sign Tutorial
Perfect for the beach house, or the beach inspired home, it isn’t just the words on this sign that conjure up images of the seashore! We have created a textured, weathered finish reminiscent of a surface washed and worn with beach sand and salt water! Follow along as we walk through the steps of producing
Continue reading »Beautiful Potential with Kathie Jordan and Jim Connelly!
Artisan Enhancements retailer, Kathie Jordan has teamed up with master painter, Jim Connelly for a fun new video series that’s sure to inspire! Kathie has two amazing storefronts in Ontario, Kathie Jordan Design and ArtHaus150. She is a talented artist and decorator with a great eye for design! Jim is known for his work
Continue reading »Pearl Glazed with Artisan Enhancements Pearl Plaster and Scumble
A unique frame is given a dramatic new look with just a few simple steps and some fantastic, easy to use and versatile products! We started by applying a couple coats of black paint with our round brush which is great for getting into all of those little grooves and details. Once the paint had
Continue reading »DIY Designer Hutch Makeover Part 2: Large Scale Stenciling
Anytime we have a large back panel on a hutch or bookcase that can be easily removed, we see it as a great opportunity to add some “wow” to the piece with one of our large scale stencils! Removing the back paneling is the key to making this project go smoothly. In this case and
Continue reading »DIY Designer Hutch Makeover Part 1: Mixing and Applying a Custom Scumble Glaze
In part 1 of this two part series, we are going to take you through the process of creating and applying a custom tinted Scumble glaze. We chose to create a dark glaze that would add richness and depth to the new paint finish on this vintage cabinet, but with Scumble you can create
Continue reading »Create an Abandoned Chateau Finish with Crackle Tex!
The many images that have been circulating on Pinterest of forgotten castles and chateaus crumbling away from the inside out, continue to intrigue us and capture our imaginations. Once majestic, ornate faux finished walls and doors that have been abandoned and left to age naturally overtime serve as great inspiration for paint finishes that cross
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