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How To: Paint nails with a gold and blue rhinestone design

In this tutorial, we learn how to paint nail with a gold and blue rhinestone design. First, start off with your acrylic nail, then paint a white zig zag line throughout the entire nail. After this, apply a green nail polish to the top triangle of the nail. Next, apply a gold/pink nail polish to the triangle underneath the green. In the triangle underneath, apply a light green nail polish, and paint a pink nail polish underneath that. Add glitter to each of the different colors to match which ...

How To: Mix purple & silver for a dramatic makeup look

In this tutorial, we learn how to mix purple & silver for a dramatic makeup look. First, apply primer to your entire eye lid. After this, use purple paint and brush it onto the outer edge of the eye and the crease on top. Next, paint the purple under the brow bone, and then paint a darker purple underneath the first purple. Use light blue on the inner edge of the eye, then paint purple underneath and add eyeliner to both the top and bottom of the eyes. Use a small black brush to outline where...

How To: Paint a pair of high heel shoes

In this tutorial, we learn how to paint a pair of high heels with Anne. You will need: paints, varnishes, paintbrushes, pencils, pen, designs, scissors, sticky tape, and carbon paper. First you will need to paint both of your heels with a solid color, doing two base coats. Next, pick out a design you like and cut it out with carbon paper and tape it to the heels with sticky tape. Make sure to place the carbon paper facing down. Next, use your pen to trace the pattern along the heel. Now use a...

How To: Strip paint from woodwork

If you plan on taking a different look with your old doors and molding, the best way to do so is by striping off the old paint. This is a long process that requires you use an asortment of different tools. The biggest issue with stripping paint is that you don't want to damage the door or molding so you have to be as careful as you can be. So check out this tutorial and find out how to strip paint from woodwork. Enjoy!

How To: Airbrush a custom Halo 3 Xbox

In this how to video, you will learn how to airbrush your Xbox with a Halo 3 design. First, take apart your console. Next, wrap the bottom half with paper to mask it. Next, spray the exposed are with white. Mask the bottom half area again, leaving more unpainted areas exposed. Spray paint and repeat one more time. Next, go over the console with yellow paint. Next, print out an image of Master Chief. Cut it out and then take the outside area to use as a mask on the console. Spray paint accordi...

How To: Throw up when doing graffiti (paint on a wall)

This is your basis step by step on how to do graffiti on walls - in your house for decoration, of course, not on the streets for vandalism! The best spray paint is made with krypotnite added into the paint. While you will want to paint directly on the surface, you don't want to be exposed to excessive winds or temperature when doing your graffiti, so you may be somewhat at the mercy of mother nature. Start by sketching your design with pencil, making sure that it takes the maximum amount of s...

How To: Make a pocket wallet out of recycled blue jeans

Digsart demonstrates how to make a wallet from a pair of blue jeans. First, with a pair of scissors he cuts out the back pocket of the jeans. You can paint the pocket with acrylic paint to give it a more sturdy feel. Once they are painted, he dries them out by placing them on plastic bottles. Once the paint is dry, he cuts a slit in the middle of the pocket, creating two sides for change and bills. Then, using a hot glue gun and Velcro, he glues the Velcro patches onto the pocket. Once the Ve...

How To: Draw an 8-bit Luigi in MS Paint

This simple tutorial teaches you how to create a classic 8-bit Luigi from the Nintendo franchise Super Mario Brothers in the Microsoft paint program. To start, open Paint. Select Image-> Attributes and change the image width to 12 pixels and the height to 16 pixels. Use the zoom tool to zoom in 8x and select the paint bucket tool to make the background gray, because a large portion of Luigi is white. Then use the pencil tool (set to 1 pixel) to begin drawing Luigi starting with his black shoe...

How To: Paint your nails in a sparkly green and white style

Love4Nails teaches how to paint your nails using green polish. Start by using a lighter color. In this case, she uses white. She then side swipes the nail using dark green. Start from a corner at the bottom of your nail and using a swirling motion paint to the top. Next, she uses nail art polish in black to outline the side of her nail that's been painted in green. Creating a "V" she outlines the other side of the nail. She then uses a gold striper polish inside the "V." Use dotting paper and...

How To: Paint on a t-shirt

Learn how to ‘Paint onto your T-Shirt’ by watching this video. Materials required for this include the following:•Marabu Textil Plus Start Kit – 6 colors included with paint brush•Marabu Metallic Outliner Paints•Crocodile clips•Masking tape•Pencil•Design printed from the computer•Tracing paper•A large cardboard wrapped in cling film•A dark colored T- ShirtBegin by placing a tracing paper over the design and secure it to the table using masking tape. Next, use a pencil to trace the design on t...

How To: Paint a neon orange & silver nail art design

In this two-part video tutorial, learn how to paint a neon orange & silver nail art design with the help of a nail professional. Although this orange & silver color scheme is used, one can choose any two colors they like to complete this look. Use this video as a guide and get this simple nail manicure done in no time!

How To: Paint an awesome race car

Joey Logano paints the #20 Home Depot Toyota race car with Home Depot orange color. 1. Paint up the chassis. 2. Dry the paint for about 4 days using a grill specially made to fit the body of the car. 3. Bake the chassis in the oven for 160 degrees F. 4. Get some orange stickers that is exactly the Home Depot orange color. Design the body and headlights.

How To: Use the antique distressed paint technique

Using an antique distressing paint finish technique on furniture is a good way to revive a piece of furniture that other wise might just be discarded. This video is part of a series of videos taking viewers through the process of distressing furniture and focuses on accent technique. You’ll want to accent the select parts of the furniture you want to accentuate that distressed look. Our expert recommends painting the edges of this table. You’ll want to pick a complimentary color and when you ...

How To: Faux paint a crackle finish on furniture

In this Home and Garden video tutorial learn how to faux paint a crackle finish on furniture. When working on this type of project, it is best to work on a horizontal surface. However, if you have to work on a vertical surface, this video explains partially how you can faux paint the crackle finish. If you apply the glue to the surface lightly and while painting with a roller, you got to simply glide it over the surface. If you roll it back and forth, it will start to crackle again. But, if t...

How To: Create your own functional green screen

This video tutorial show you how to make your own functional green screen to create special effects. If you try to isolate a subject on a film with a dynamic background there is a good chance to loose parts of the subjects during the process. By using a monochromatic background this can be prevented. For this you'll need large foam boards, bright green paint and a roller made for smooth surfaces. Spray painting doesn't work and results in a blotchy finish. Paint the boards evenly with the gre...

How To: Do inexpensive projects with kids

This video shows some fun, inexpensive projects you can try for kids. There are several different crafts presented, beginning with Flubber, or Silly Putty. Mixing some glue, water and Borax in a bowl makes the same stuff you can buy in the store. The next craft is Crazy Crayons, where you gather old crayons together and heat them in an oven to make new, colorful creations. Then comes Spiffy-Sniffy Watercolor Paints, where we find out you can just mix water and Kool-Aid powder to make bright w...

How To: Techniques for painting with fantasy artist Ed Beard

Curious about acrylic paints and how to apply them to your fantasy-inspired works of art? Get some tips from a professional! This tutorial hosted by Ed Beard, an internationally reknown fantasy artist known for his published works in Magic the Gathering and Tolkien takes us through a quick step by step approach to "block-in" techniques with acrylic paints. "The Evolution of a Dragon Painting" is a great how-to video for those of you aspiring to be painters!

How To: Paint the hood of Axon racing razorback racer

This video is on how to paint the hood of the axon racing razorback anti gravity racer and how to do some basic effects. I use the liquid masking method of Bob Dively and show how to use airbrushes such as Iwata in my other how to paint video. You can use this method with any paint from pactra to spaz stix and any color of black, blue, purple, green, yellow, silver, chrome, etc. I personally prefer Pro line (or proline) shells over their durability but there are other shells out there. Just e...

How To: Fix scratches in your auto finish with primer paint

Scratches are unsightly and can alter the value and look of your car. Watch this automotive video tutorial to see how to fix scratches in your auto finish. You need to purchase primer paint made for use on an automobile. Pick a primer that is lighter in color than your car so it is easily covered by the touch-up paint in one coat. Use some mild laundry detergent to wash the scratch to remove any wax or coatings, which could effect your vehicle's paint job. The rest involves some sandpaper and...

How To: Make old cabinets look like new

Cabinets are usually the most prominent feature of a kitchen and greatly determine the room's overall décor. Peeling paint, nicks and scratches, or a dull, dirty finish can plague older cabinets and really sap the pizzazz out of the living space. On the other hand, a fresh coat of paint can do wonders for cabinets and breathe new life into the kitchen. A repainting project can also save tons of money when compared to full cabinet replacement, which can easily total several thousands of dollar...

How To: Make a Halloween Jason hockey mask

Jason Voorhees might be one of the scariest horror villains, and that's why he would make for a great Halloween costume. For this project, you will need a hockey mask, white spray paint, black spray paint, clear spray paint, an artist's brush, red, black, and brown acrylic paint, sand paper, an X-acto or utility knife, a drill bit, and a black barker. Watch this video special effects tutorial and learn how to make a Jason Voorhees hockey mask for a Halloween costume or movie spoof.

How To: Paint shadow lines on a model car

If you want to paint shadow lines on a model care you should first realize that you can pair this technique up with any other technique you want to for different effects. Shadow lines occur when the out lines get thick and it provides a contrast to make something pop out. Shadow lines will focus on the light source. You want your shadow to be realistic so you want to think about where you light source will be. To paint on shadows lines, focus on where the light source is coming from and darke...

How To: Paint ceramic tile

Painting ceramic tile is an easy and inexpensive way to cover up ugly tile. Meghan Carter walks you through the steps for painting ceramic tile. Her tips will make painting ceramic tile a painless process, and ensure that you get professional results.

How To: Pick a paint color

Choosing a paint color is a creative and fun way to begin any home decorating project. The right color can easily brighten up a dark room, or create the illusion of more space in smaller areas. For this project, you will need; foam brush,a handful of 6-inch by 4-inch pieces of white cardboard, various paint swatches and a small jar or two of paint samples, which can be picked up at your local home improvement store.

How To: Use a broken umbrella to make a tote bag

Broken umbrellas are all over the place. Blame it on the rain? Planned obsolescence is more like it—meaning the stuff is made to break. Carrying groceries never looked so good and reuseful. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started making your own custom broken-umbrella tote back, watch this crafter's guide.