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How to Make 3-D Glasses
Three-dimensional, or 3-D, movie technology gives the viewer the impression that the images on the screen are three-dimensional. Two separate images on the screen are converted to a single image with the help of 3-D glasses. You can make your own pair of 3-D glasses with a few ordinary items.
How to Draw Skeletons
Depicting skeletons in art is a valuable skill that is often overlooked. Most artists who aspire to draw the human figure accurately need a knowledge of the skeleton and its movements if they want to be successful. The skeleton is a complex thing to draw and can take some time to fully render, depen
How to Block in Color in an Oil Painting
The practice of blocking in color on a painting is usually among the first steps of creating an oil painting. When someone refers to "blocking in color," this means the artist is painting a foundation of color that will be painted over with highlights, shadows and details. The block areas of color a
Joan Miro Prints
Joan Miro is a famous Catalan artist who producued creative contemporary art with prints, paintings and sculpture amongst his most frequent art mediums. Joan Miro became one of the finest artists to have come from ...
Selecting Exterior Paint Colors
Choosing exterior paint for your home can be long and confusing process. Though you have enough colors at your avail to fit almost any whim, realize that the paint you choose will give a personality to the home and create a lasting first impression. If you follow some basic steps when choosing exte
The Best and Demanding Lithographic Art Edition
Limited Edition Lithograph is an old art and one of the oldest designer art and culture which still is being processed. Basically it all started by the German artisans in the late eighteen hundred and ...
How to Draw the Ocean
When drawing the ocean, remember that this large body of water displays numerous shades of blue. From bright aqua to rich purple, the ocean ranges from pure blue to green tints. To form your ocean, keep colors near the horizon line lightest, because this effect gives the illusion of distance. Make s
Black Lagoon Volume 1
Read a review of Black Lagoon Volume 1, an action-packed seinen manga series by Rei Hiroe from VIZ Media. When a mild-mannered Japanese salary man gets stuck in the crossfire of two groups of mercenaries in the South East Asian seas. Abandoned by his employers, Rokuro makes a break with his past and
Faberge Egg Components
From 1885 to 1917, the House of Faberge produced thousands of jeweled eggs of all sizes.The most famous of these are the 50 large eggs produced for the Russian Imperial family, beginning with Tsar Alexander III. These lavish eggs were decorated with enamel and jewels, often displayed on ornate stand
How to Paint a Vehicle When the Paint Is Peeling Off
Peeling paint on your car occurs when the clear coat is damaged by UV rays or other environmental factors. The clear coat dries out and begins to peel and flake. Spraying paint directly over the peeling paint won't take care of the problem since the underlying paint will continue to peel, taking the
Kinds of Paint to Use on Concrete Outdoors
Concrete is well known for its dull gray color, which has earned it scorn from people who prefer brighter -- or even some -- color in their lives. Concrete doesn't have to stay gray though since it is easily painted over. Retaining walls, foundations, even steps, porches and driveways can be any col
How to Clean Paint Thinner
While it's often used to clean brushes after painting with an oil-based paint or stain, paint thinner also has many other uses. You can use it to thin oil-based products and clean up oil sludge. The chemicals in paint thinner are harmful for the environment, so it is vital to dispose of paint thinne
How to Draw a Teardrop in Illustrator
While drawing on paper with a pencil or pen gives artists the freedom to easily create images, digital software gives users the ability to create realistic pictures with uncanny preciseness. The Adobe Creative Suites package consists of several programs that allow you to apply a variety of effects a
The Importance Of Stone Paint
The beauty of a building is defined by its exterior and interior finish. Paint is used to give a fine finish to buildings. Many products are used to give a lavish finish to the exteriors ...
How to Make Paste Ups
Paste ups are a popular form of urban poster art that is inexpensive and uncomplicated. Commercial paste ups are made to advertise for events such as concerts and carnivals. Many freelance paste up artists use their posters to promote political discussion and awareness. Thin paper and a strong adhes
How to Engrave on Plexiglass
Engraving is an old skill used to make copies and fine art. Beautiful engravings made by such masters as Picasso, Durer,and Audubon fetch high prices in top galleries. These were usually done by painstakingly carving out lines of various widths on metal plates (usually copper) with a sharp V shaped
Oak Staining Tips
Oak is a popular wood for use on trim, doors and other woodwork, because of the beauty of its tightly arranged grain. Staining oak brings that grain out even more. Like any wood, oak can be stained to any color and shade you want, but light stains are generally preferred because they won't obscure t
Uses of Pentel Markers
For many years the company Pentel, founded in Japan, has designed and manufactured market-leading products such as mechanical pens and pencils, ballpoint pens, correction fluid, pencil lead and felt-tipped pens. Pentel is also the inventor of non-permanent-marker technology. Due to their wide range