Q. I want to paint some canvas pictures to hang in my childs bedroom. What do I need and what is the best kind of paint to use?
A. This sounds like a great idea. If you've never painted before, these are some of the supplies you'll probably need:
- Paint. I agree with the previous poster that acrylic is best for the sort of thing you've described... It dries much faster and there's no toxic fumes or paint thinner to deal with. If you aren't sure of the colors you'll be using, you can mix pretty much anything with black, white, the primary colors, and burnt sienna. Good starter brands are Golden, the Utrecht brand, and (sometimes) Windsor Newton.
- A tray. Paper plates work fine, or a plastic cutting board if you want something reusable.
- Brushes. A good starting collection would be a medium-sized round brush, a small round brush for detail, and a larger square brush for blocking and washes.
- Extras like acrylic medium to thin paint and slow drying, pallet knives if you're mixing larger quantities, and a script liner brush for very fine detail could also be helpful.
There are tons of great books and websites out there to help you figure out where to start the actual painting process, but these are the basic materials you'll need. Good luck!
- Paint. I agree with the previous poster that acrylic is best for the sort of thing you've described... It dries much faster and there's no toxic fumes or paint thinner to deal with. If you aren't sure of the colors you'll be using, you can mix pretty much anything with black, white, the primary colors, and burnt sienna. Good starter brands are Golden, the Utrecht brand, and (sometimes) Windsor Newton.
- A tray. Paper plates work fine, or a plastic cutting board if you want something reusable.
- Brushes. A good starting collection would be a medium-sized round brush, a small round brush for detail, and a larger square brush for blocking and washes.
- Extras like acrylic medium to thin paint and slow drying, pallet knives if you're mixing larger quantities, and a script liner brush for very fine detail could also be helpful.
There are tons of great books and websites out there to help you figure out where to start the actual painting process, but these are the basic materials you'll need. Good luck!
What's the normal length for Window Valance to fit most Windows?
Q. How many do you need to buy in order to cover two windows in your childs bedroom?
A. The size of the valance should be printed on the package. Measure the window and add a couple of inches on each side to find out the minimum size you need. You should only have to buy one per window, unless the windows are inordinately large.
Windows vary a lot in size, so there are several "standard" sizes. If in doubt, buy the larger one and you can bunch it up on the drapery rod.
Windows vary a lot in size, so there are several "standard" sizes. If in doubt, buy the larger one and you can bunch it up on the drapery rod.
how can I make a window blind for a child's bedroom with my own vinyl sheet?
Q. I have a long vinyl advertisement poster that I want to use to make a blind to match the theme of my child's bedroom. I don't know how to construct it.
A. Try these websites:
http://www.hutchal.clara.net/curtains/blindindex.htm
http://www.alternative-windows.com/blindindex.htm
http://www.homes-furnishing.com/blinds/index.html
Good Luck
http://www.hutchal.clara.net/curtains/blindindex.htm
http://www.alternative-windows.com/blindindex.htm
http://www.homes-furnishing.com/blinds/index.html
Good Luck
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