26Sep
From Worn to Wow: Auction Find Entryway Table Makeover
Subscribe When a client reached out to Jim about a furniture dilemma, he knew he had to rise to the challenge! The client had recently purchased a perfectly...
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18Jul
Stenciling with Plaster – Raised Stencil on Furniture How To
Subscribe Raised stencilling is an incredible way to transform a piece of plain furniture, and create a furniture makeover project to be proud of! Applying Artisan Enhancements™ decorative...
11Jul
3 Ways to Apply Decorative Plaster for Wall and Furniture Treatments
Subscribe Artisan Enhancements™ Plasters can be applied using a variety of techniques to create one-of-a-kind textured finishes on walls and painted furniture. In this tutorial, Jim teaches 3...
04Jul
Basic Difference between Pearl Plaster, Fine Stone and VP Antico
Subscribe This week Jim is showcasing the Artisan Enhancements™ collection of plasters - VP Antico, Fine Stone, and Pearl Plaster. Our plaster texture...
07Sep
Creating A Modern Farmhouse Technique Blending Stain and Scumble Glaze
This antique school desk, charming as it was, did not fit the Modern Farmhouse Style of the home in which it resided. A new paint finish was in order. After a good cleaning, we discovered the wood pieces were not...
08Jul
From Brass to Stone….DIY Designer Lamp Makeover
Outdated lamps are abundant in thrift stores and junk shops! We picked up this brass lamp for a few dollars with a dramatic makeover in mind! A few metal flower magnets were purchased from Michael's Craft Store to add...
24Jun
Aged Pewter Accents with Artisan Enhancements Leaf & Foil Size and Bio Savvy Stain
This thrift store mirror was outdated and unattractive, but we felt it had potential. We envisioned a dusty blue paint finish with aged Pewter accents. It was a great opportunity to play with the new Stain alongside our Leaf & Foil...
04May
How to Add a Metallic Finish and Textured Pattern to Your Canvas Art
Adding metallic details and textured pattern to your canvas art couldn't be easier with a few key tools and products from Artisan Enhancements! For this example we have chosen to start with a Fine Stone stencil relief using our Distressed Wallpaper...
01May
Aged Metallic Finish with Artisan Enhancements Pearl Plaster and Bio Savvy Stains
This unique plaster urn was just crying out for an elegant new look. We were on a mission to play up those details that were all but lost in the solid, matte black finish. Although metallic seemed a good idea,...
06Apr
Rustic Pearl Finish Over Stencil Relief
Artists and faux finishers are raving about the new line of stains from Bio Savvy Brands! Our wood stains penetrate raw wood to enhance the natural beauty of the grains, but their uses go far beyond the typical wood stain....