Did you know that the expensive "crackle medium" you buy in cans is really just plain old white (elmer's) glue? Any white glue will work just like the really expensive stuff in cans. We all love the "shabby...
Most of us admire painted furniture and home decor with that well-loved "shabby chic" look.We see wooden tables chairs in antique booths that someone had painted white then given that "antiqued" look like it...
I have collected Blue Willow for about 25yrs. My favorite items are the old dime store pieces made in Japan..these have such great appeal because they are the very dark blue and have the cute "fat" birds!! I...
Crazed pottery is often considered a sign of age and although it may be to a certain extent, it is mostly due to process error. This random cracking of the glaze is mostly the result of the product being...
Wanted a French Country theme in a guest bedroom - but on a VERY tight budget. So I heard my local Goodwill calling my name! I hope you enjoy the ideas I came up with and have as much fun creating your French...
ZIPPO: Dates in History... June 5, 1895.George G. Blaisdell was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania - U.S.A. Early 1930s.At the Bradford Country Club in Bradford. Mr. Blaisdell* watched a friend awkwardly using a...
Woods and Finishes Glossary Alder: A hard strong wood resembling maple easily stained to imitate darker woods. Antiquing: A process to make wood furniture look aged by applying a glaze of color, then...
Paper Mache Crackle Fabric Box Applying crackle finish to fabric images By Dea Shelton Supplies: Paper Mache Box 4 small knobs 1 large knob Ivory Acrylic Paint Burnt Umber Acrylic Paint 100%...