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Nature’s Wood Stain can be applied in a variety of ways. For these Mid-Century pieces, Furniture Artist @withlovefurniture used a wash technique to apply our Nature’s Wood Stain in Java. Both pieces were sealed in Artisan Enhancements Clear Topcoat Sealer.

Apr 27

Nature’s Wood Stain can be applied in a variety of ways. For these Mid-Century pieces, Furniture Artist @withlovefurniture used a wash technique to apply our Nature’s Wood Stain in Java. Both pieces were sealed in Artisan Enhancements Clear Topcoat Sealer.

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Tis’ the season! Looking to add a personal touch to your holiday décor and gifts? Our decorative mediums make it easy to create one-of-a-kind and heartfelt pieces that are sure to spread joy. Let your creativity shine by transforming second-hand and thrift items in to unique pieces. Need some inspiration to get started? Check out these festive upcycled projects! If you want to know more about the products used or how-to tips just comment below!

Nov 29

Tis’ the season! Looking to add a personal touch to your holiday décor and gifts? Our decorative mediums make it easy to create one-of-a-kind and heartfelt pieces that are sure to spread joy. Let your creativity shine by transforming second-hand and thrift items in to unique pieces. Need some inspiration to get started? Check out these festive upcycled projects! If you want to know more about the products used or how-to tips just comment below!

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Transforming an unfinished piece is easier than you think! Any unfinished piece of furniture can be re-imagined with a sprinkle of creativity, a bit of stain, and a splash of color! ✨🌳 🎨 In PART 1 of this table makeover, Jim elevates a simple IKEA INGO table by giving it a timeless makeover with Nature’s Wood Stain and paint.
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Check out the full project on YouTube (link in bio)! The full video features the beginning of a two-part, multi-technique, DIY furniture makeover project! Don`t forget to hit the subscribe button to see PART 2 and more DIY videos.

#artianenhancements #ikeahack #diyproject #furnituremakeover

Aug 2

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Part two of our Scumble Glaze Technique tutorial - Applying a Custom Tinted Scumble Glaze! To see the whole tutorial, visit our YouTube Channel or the Artisan Enhancements Blog.

#artisanenhancements #paintedfurniture #tutorials

Jun 7

Part two of our Scumble Glaze Technique tutorial - Applying a Custom Tinted Scumble Glaze! To see the whole tutorial, visit our YouTube Channel or the Artisan Enhancements Blog.
#artisanenhancements #paintedfurniture #tutorials

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Starting a new project? Not sure about what brush to choose? 🤔 Feeling overwhelmed by so many brush options? 😬 Don`t worry, we`ve got you covered! 🙌

In this quick guide, Jim reviews our premium line of specialty Artisan brushes, designed specifically for decorative painting and furniture finishing projects. Whether you`re a professional furniture painter, decorative artist, or a DIY enthusiast, this guide can help you choose the best brush for your project to achieve the perfect finish!

#artisanenhancements #paintbrush #diyideas

Aug 23

Starting a new project? Not sure about what brush to choose? 🤔 Feeling overwhelmed by so many brush options? 😬 Don't worry, we've got you covered! 🙌
In this quick guide, Jim reviews our premium line of specialty Artisan brushes, designed specifically for decorative painting and furniture finishing projects. Whether you're a professional furniture painter, decorative artist, or a DIY enthusiast, this guide can help you choose the best brush for your project to achieve the perfect finish!
#artisanenhancements #paintbrush #diyideas

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Nature’s Woods Stain can be effortlessly blended and layered to create unique one-of-a-kind custom wood tones. 💚🌿 Watch Jim transform a raw IKEA INGO Table into a fabulous home office desk with a beautiful rustic finish!

Read the step-by-step guides and get the supply list on the Artisan Enhancements ™ blog. Watch both Part 1 and Part 2 of the transformation on our YouTube channel (link in bio)!

#artisanenhancements #ikeahack #diyprojects #furnitureflip

Aug 9

Nature’s Woods Stain can be effortlessly blended and layered to create unique one-of-a-kind custom wood tones. 💚🌿 Watch Jim transform a raw IKEA INGO Table into a fabulous home office desk with a beautiful rustic finish!
Read the step-by-step guides and get the supply list on the Artisan Enhancements ™ blog. Watch both Part 1 and Part 2 of the transformation on our YouTube channel (link in bio)!
#artisanenhancements #ikeahack #diyprojects #furnitureflip

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Looking for a unique way to add some texture to your walls or furniture? Try layering Crackle Tex and Fine Stone! Fine Stone pushed through a stencil and then layered with Crackle Tex is a wonderful method to achieve a weathered textured decorative finish. 🌟

Oct 18

Looking for a unique way to add some texture to your walls or furniture? Try layering Crackle Tex and Fine Stone! Fine Stone pushed through a stencil and then layered with Crackle Tex is a wonderful method to achieve a weathered textured decorative finish. 🌟

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We`ve teamed up with celebrated decorative finish artist Jim Connelly @paintwithjim to create a brand-new training series on our YouTube Channel! Jim studied at the renowned Glasgow School of Art and is recognized as one of Canada’s top decorative painters. We`re so excited to have Jim join the Artisan Enhancements team and we can`t wait to share more tutorials, techniques, and tricks from the expert! To learn more about our new training series head over to the Artisan Enhancements blog or YouTube Channel.

May 31

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Today we’re talking about image transfers! Artisan Enhancements™ Transfer Gel is a 3-in-1 image medium developed to aid in the transfer of images to painted furniture and other painted surfaces. Transfer Gel can be used to transfer printed images or as a professional quality decoupage medium and varnish. In this tutorial, Jim covers the basic method of applying a laser printed image transfer to a painted surface using Transfer Gel. To learn more about this technique, head to our YouTube channel (link in bio). Don’t forget to subscribe for more tutorials!

#artisanenhancements #imagetransfer #decorativepainting

Jun 21

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What a cute pair of side tables painted by furniture Artist Angie @the.painted.unicorn ! These side tables were sealed in our Clear Topcoat Sealer.

#artisanenhancements #artisan #artist #decor #furniture #paint #ecofriendly #diy #furnituredesign

May 4

What a cute pair of side tables painted by furniture Artist Angie @the.painted.unicorn ! These side tables were sealed in our Clear Topcoat Sealer.
#artisanenhancements #artisan #artist #decor #furniture #paint #ecofriendly #diy #furnituredesign

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Today marks the start of the Artisan Enhancements™ Textures & Plasters series! This week Jim @paintwithJim is showcasing our collection of plasters – VP Antico, Fine Stone, and Pearl Plaster.

In this basic introduction Jim highlights uses and compares each type of Artisan Enhancements™ plaster. To help get your creative juices flowing, Jim shares examples of some of his signature faux finishing techniques for each of the plasters. To see the full introduction video, visit our YouTube channel or blog! If you’re unfamiliar with Artisan Enhancements plasters and texture mediums, this video is a great place to start!

💫In the upcoming weeks we’ll be releasing more technique videos about Artisan Enhancements™ textures and plasters. So, make sure you subscribe to our YouTube Channel (link in bio) to stay up to date on all of our new tutorials!

#artisanenhancements #plaster #decorativepainting

Jul 5

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Let’s get cracking! Jim @paintwithjim is back in the Artisan Enhancements™ Studio sharing his tips on how to create a weathered paint crackle effect using Artisan Enhancements™ Crackle Tex and paint. Crackle Tex is one of our most popular and versatile effect mediums.

In this tutorial, Jim teaches the process of applying Crackle Tex to a prepared surface to achieve an authentically aged, irregular paint crackle effect. To learn more about this technique, head to our YouTube channel (link in bio). Don’t forget to subscribe for more tutorials!

#artisanenhancements #crackle #fauxfinishing

Jun 14