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How to Prepare Tin for a Craft Painting Project

Planning to use an item made of tin for your next craft project? Read this article to learn how to prepare tin for painting a project—as well...

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How to Prepare a Terra Cotta Clay Flower Pot for Painting Projects

Planning to use a terra cotta clay pot for your next craft project? Read this article to learn how to prepare a clay pot for painting a project...

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How to Use Lily & Val Stencils

Read this article to learn how to use our collection of hand-lettered inspired stencils designed by Lily & Val.

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Can't-Miss Tips on How to Paint by Number

Before you tackle your first Paint by Number kit, make sure you read this article!

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General Crafts Videos

How to Make Cheesecloth Ghosts with Stiffy Fabric Stiffener

In this quick video from Cathie and Steve, learn how to make ghosts using cheesecloth and Stiffy fabric…

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How to Create Your Own Faux Barnwood and Rust Finish

Introducing the EASIEST technique to get an incredible faux Barnwood and Rust finish using FolkArt Painted Finishes!

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DIY Faux Concrete & Moss Painted Finishes from FolkArt

Transform your projects with FolkArt Painted Finishes - Concrete and Moss transform this easy DIY!

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How to Craft with Burlap

Learn how to craft with burlap, currently one of the hottest crafting and DIY trends.

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3 Can't-Miss Techniques with FolkArt Ultra Dye

Easily brush on bold, vibrant color to wood and natural fibers with FolkArt Ultra Dye.

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Learn About FolkArt Home Decor Chalk

Cathie & Steve explain how FolkArt Home Décor Chalk transforms your everyday items into one of a kind treasures!

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General Crafts eBooks

The Ultimate Guide to Milk Paint

Before you start your next FolkArt Milk Paint project, make sure you consult our free crafting eBook, the Ultimate Guide to Milk Paint!

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Beginner's Guide to Ultra Dye

Master FolkArt Ultra Dye and energize your home decor projects with bold, vibrant color in this free crafting eBook!

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Painted Finishes 101

Learn more about FolkArt Painted Finishes and create the 11 beautiful DIY home decor projects included in this free craft eBook!

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General Crafts Reference Documents

Apple Barrel Paints FAQs

Learn how to use Apple Barrel Paints!

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FolkArt Painted Finishes Concrete FAQ

Learn how to use FolkArt Painted Finishes Concrete to create the illusion of concrete.

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FolkArt Milk Paint FAQ

Learn how to use FolkArt Milk Paint, the first milk paint manufactured as a convenient, pre-mixed

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General Crafts How-To Articles

How to Prepare Tin for a Craft Painting Project

How to Prepare a Terra Cotta Clay Flower Pot for Painting Projects

How to Use Lily & Val Stencils

Can't-Miss Tips on How to Paint by Number

General Crafts Videos

How to Make Cheesecloth Ghosts with Stiffy Fabric Stiffener

How to Create Your Own Faux Barnwood and Rust Finish

DIY Faux Concrete & Moss Painted Finishes from FolkArt

How to Craft with Burlap

3 Can't-Miss Techniques with FolkArt Ultra Dye

Learn About FolkArt Home Decor Chalk

General Crafts eBooks

The Ultimate Guide to Milk Paint

Beginner's Guide to Ultra Dye

Painted Finishes 101

General Crafts Reference Documents

Apple Barrel Paints FAQs

FolkArt Painted Finishes Concrete FAQ

FolkArt Milk Paint FAQ

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