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Follow these painting tutorials to learn all about painting with WonderHowTo's collection of free how to articles, like Do Wax Painting, Create an Abstract Painting, and Mat a Watercolor Painting.

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How To Do Wax Painting

Do Wax Painting

This is a great artistic exercise using simple wax crayons, plain paper and black paint. The first stage consists of drawing a crayon ...more

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How To Create an Abstract Painting

Create an Abstract Painting

Abstract painting might look easy, and it might look as if the artist did not know what they were painting. It might look like it; however ...more

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How To Mat a Watercolor Painting

Mat a Watercolor Painting

Watercolors require more protection than acrylic or oils before matting or framing. Here are some basic steps to get you started. Protect ...more

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How To Protect a Wall When Painting a Downpipe

Protect a Wall When Painting a Downpipe

not Cut a piece of box or thick cardboard about the size of a calendar. The piece of cardboard that comes inside calendars is ideal and does ...more

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How To Disassemble a Wireless Xbox 360 Controller for Painting

Disassemble a Wireless Xbox 360 Controller for Painting

This is a step by step tutorial on how to disassemble a wireless Xbox ...more

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How To Paint

Paint

Painting is a medium through which many people find that their emotions and thoughts can shine through. No previous experience is necessary ...more

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How To Create Realistic Flesh Tones

Create Realistic Flesh Tones

This article will explain how to mix your paint to create realistic looking flesh tones for people in your artwork. Start with several ...more

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How To Face Paint

Face Paint

If you've ever really wanted to paint people's faces, here's how to do it. It's easy and can be very lucrative. Not many people are educated ...more

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How To Make a Paintbrush

Make a Paintbrush

Want to make your own paint brushes? Here's how! You can use many different materials to make your own brushes. They can be made from ...more

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How To Mix Colors to Make Pink

Mix Colors to Make Pink

Pink is a very feminine, interesting color. It is not on any color wheel, yet it is the favorite of thousands of people around the world ...more

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How To Overcome Artist's Block

Overcome Artist's Block

Imagination and creativity can dry up leaving an artist with a blank canvas . Here are some tips to get you motivated and eager to get back ...more

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How To Paint a River Rock

Paint a River Rock

Painting a river rock can give you a fun way to preserve a rock you brought home from a favorite trip. It is also a fantastic hobby, that ...more

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How To Paint With Acrylics

Paint With Acrylics

Painting in acrylic is literally painting with plastic. It's a little like painting with watercolors, but it dries waterproof. Prepare a ...more

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How To Stretch a Canvas

Stretch a Canvas

After having a frame built, the canvas needs to be stretched just right for it to work. Here's a personal tried-and-true method for ...more

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How To Stretch Canvas With a Machine

Stretch Canvas With a Machine

For years artists have stretched canvas using canvas pliers, this process is effective but it requires some expertise and a great deal of ...more

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How To Paint a Room

Paint a Room

Painting is a great way to freshen up a room at very low cost. But it's important to follow certain procedures in order to make sure you ...more

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How To Use an Airless Paint Sprayer

Use an Airless Paint Sprayer

Airless paint sprayers come in many different configurations and designs but all have the same general features and controls. The basic idea ...more

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How To Make a DIY Modern Art Dress

Make a DIY Modern Art Dress

Looking for a way to add some color, fun and creativity to your wardrobe? Try this easy DIY fashion tutorial for making your own modern art ...more

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How To Fingerpaint

Fingerpaint

Finger painting is enjoyed by many, particularly young children, because it does not require any instructions to enjoy. Finger painting is ...more

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How To Make a Digital Portrait

Make a Digital Portrait

A portrait is a painting, photograph, or other artistic representation of a person or object. Portraits are often simple "head shots" or ...more

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How To Paint the Interior of a House

Paint the Interior of a House

Painting the entire interior of a house can transform it from mundane to inspiring! It can also raise property value and help a home for ...more

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How To Paint an Xbox 360 Controller

Paint an Xbox 360 Controller

Ever wonder how to paint your Xbox 360 controller, but was too afraid of painting over your buttons, or rendering it useless? In this ...more

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How To Discover What Type of Artist You Are

Discover What Type of Artist You Are

There are many different forms of art out in the world, such as sculptor, collage, drawing, and painting to name a few. Everyone is an ...more

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How To Paint Cabinets

Paint Cabinets

Painting cabinets is a great way to revitalize old, dull, worn-out cabinetry or to recycle cheap ones that you picked for a song. It's ...more

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How To Paint a Silk Scarf

Paint a Silk Scarf

Painting a silk scarf using the Direct Method is so simple that even a child can successfully paint on the silk directly without using any ...more

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How To Handpaint Knobs for a Room

Handpaint Knobs for a Room

Handpainted decorative hardware is everywhere--and it's not cheap! Follow these simple instructions to get the designer look yourself ...more

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How To Remove Rust from a Car

Remove Rust from a Car

There are many reasons for a car to develop rust spots. The main reason is when the paint is chipped or scratched through the primer coat ...more

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How To Use a Paint Roller

Use a Paint Roller

Here's a simple method to quickly spread a smooth, even coat of latex paint on interior walls. It gets the job done quickly and eliminates ...more

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How To Spray Paint the Gears of War Symbol

Spray Paint the Gears of War Symbol

In a few easy and simple steps, you can spray paint the gears of war skull in the gear symbol with great results. Put a coat or 2 of primer ...more

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How To Find a Hobby

Find a Hobby

Having a hobby helps to make you a more interesting person and gives you something fascinating to talk about with others. It can also help ...more

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How To Redecorate Your Bedroom Cheaply

Redecorate Your Bedroom Cheaply

You're a teen who wants to re-do your room, but your parents won't pay? Here's some good ways to get started. Make a plan and decide on a ...more

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How To Get a Custom Made Tin Backsplash Installed

Get a Custom Made Tin Backsplash Installed

Many homeowners looking to redecorate their kitchens find cookie-cutter ceramic backsplashes to be passé, and granite—while it is impressive ...more

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How To Keep Your Kids Occupied

Keep Your Kids Occupied

Do you have something important to do, but you can't do it because your kids are bored and want something to do? Unfortunately, although ...more

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How To Make a Room Gothic

Make a Room Gothic

Gothic rooms can be dark , beautiful , and enchanting. Dark colours, black, red and silver candles , soft music ....or maybe band posters ...more

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How To Remove a Tattoo from a Photo Using Photoshop

Remove a Tattoo from a Photo Using Photoshop

Difficulty Level: 2 of 5 Removing a tattoo from a picture is pretty simple using Adobe Photoshop's Healing Tool. This works best for small ...more

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How To Reuse Old Shower Curtains

Reuse Old Shower Curtains

A few rips in the shower curtain or the design on it is looking faded and tired? Time to change it for a new one; before you do so, keep the ...more

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How To Use a Paint Brush

Use a Paint Brush

The key to a good paint job is to use high quality paint and a good paint brush. Buy the best brush you can afford and make sure it's the ...more

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How To Build a Mordheim Warband

Build a Mordheim Warband

In the game of Mordheim, a table-top wargame similar to Warhammer fought with plastic soldiers , you need many things to begin playing; ...more

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How To Decorate a Teen Girl's Bedroom on a Budget

Decorate a Teen Girl's Bedroom on a Budget

Have you ever wanted to make your room look great but haven't known how? You've come to the right place, here are some tips to help you with ...more

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How To Deodorize a Room

Deodorize a Room

We've all been there. Your room has 'acquired' a smell, and you just can't seem to get rid of it. Things that are clean generally shouldn't ...more

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How To Paint a Bike

Paint a Bike

Have you ever found an incredibly good deal on a bike , or seen an old bicycle that you really wanted to have but didn't like the color or ...more

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How To Know when to Use Oil Based Paint Instead of Latex

Know when to Use Oil Based Paint Instead of Latex

Many home centers are only selling water-based paints these days ...more

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How To Bring Color Into Your Home

Bring Color Into Your Home

Color has the ability to completely alter the atmosphere and ambiance of your home. Using color to enhance a home and make its occupants ...more

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How To Change Eye Color in Photoshop Elements 7

Change Eye Color in Photoshop Elements 7

Quick and easy steps to completely changing eye color in photoshop elements 7 Open photoshop elements {PSE} and go to file -> open to begin ...more

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How To Choose a Home Improvement Contractor

Choose a Home Improvement Contractor

A home improvement project can be very stressful. Make it less stressful by choosing your contractor carefully. The key to success is to ...more

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How To Create Papier Mâché

Create Papier Mâché

Papier-mâché (pah-pee-yeh mah-shay) is an easy to make, hard material that can be used to cover a variety of surfaces. It is often used in ...more

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How To Get Started As an Artist

Get Started As an Artist

Artists may use many mediums to express themselves, and with practice, perserverance, and talent, art can be anything from a passionate ...more

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How To Make a Dream Board

Make a Dream Board

Setting goals is something we are all so familiar with, it’s almost a boring topic! People say things like: "Yes, we know we should set ...more

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How To Repair Minor Rust on a Car

Repair Minor Rust on a Car

When bare metal comes into contact with the oxygen in everyday air, the resulting chemical reaction (called oxidation) creates rust, which ...more

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How To Create a Kitchen with Warmth and Style

Create a Kitchen with Warmth and Style

Your kitchen is a very important part of the house; it may even be a place that you sit in and have your morning coffee. Giving your kitchen ...more

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