I’ve been experimenting with how to patina using DIY patina paint and household chemicals, and I have to say, it’s absolutely fascinating – and fun! I love seeing a plain, boring, dull bit of metal transform into something beautiful. Chemistry truly is one of nature’s decorators. It’s fascinating how you can achieve different colours using…
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Easy Paint Effect Techniques for Home DIY Projects. DIY projects aren’t just about saving money or getting unique décor for your home. They can be fun and very satisfying too. I’ve put together a list of easy painting techniques that can be used on a multitude of projects. In this case, I have chosen a…
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How to Choose Furniture Mouldings This tutorial will help you to select the perfect designs. Having problems deciding what mouldings to use on your project? With all the many designs available, it can be a bit overwhelming to choose. This tutorial will help you choose furniture mouldings that you can be sure will…
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Recently, I found myself casting an ancient Buddha replica. I have worked in film and theatre as a propmaker, so I’m not completely new to recreating historical pieces. However, this is the closest I have been to replicating an actual museum piece. It was an honour to be able to do so. But how did…
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10 Easy Craft Projects for Decorative Mouldings Making a piece of interior decor for yourself is extremely satisfying. You can customise it to your exact aesthetic, so you know it will fit with the look you are going for. And finishing a project isn’t the only satisfying part. You get to see your project and…
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A concise list of the pros and cons of different glue types for attaching resin mouldings.
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Flexible Versus Heat-Bendable Mouldings – what is the difference and which is best for your project?
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This is a bit of a “How To” for sculpting clay master mouldings. As my propmaker friends know, because I declare it regularly, I am not a natural sculptor. However, since I took on Chic Mouldings, I decided that I really wanted to bring some more unconventional appliques to the collection, and the best way…
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Painting mouldings is an easy and fun project for anyone! Did you ever think you can’t paint? Did you even screw up “paint by numbers’ and are you a specialist at colouring in over the lines? Well,who cares if you go over the liens a bit, or customise your paint by numbers art? Yes, you…
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Decoupage blinds with Elyse Press Major – and firstly, a huge thank you to Elyse for being our Guest Blogger. We are delighted to be bringing you some of the Shabby Chic worlds most creative, talented, and awesome bloggers to our very own pages! First up, is the one and only Elyse Press Major, Otherwise known…
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