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I was thinking of doing a…

I was thinking of doing a series of reactions to "Painting tip" videos..but it's a cheap shot really. Having made a few demo videos for the trade, it
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If you ever get asked to…

If you ever get asked to #paint a London double decker bus, the colour is RAL 3020 (Traffic Red or London Bus Red) Adding some colour to the #podcast I just started. My
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The beauty of #Nostr is it'…

The beauty of #Nostr is it's interoperability. I have been using Amethyst for ages but recently having a problem connecting a wallet so I cant zap. Rather than be stumped, I
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I have no plastic Paint , pintura…

I have no plastic Paint , pintura plástica, in my home. That's in keeping with the property, Stone, lime render and terracota, most of which I restored and rebuilt. No off gassing
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Limed oak can be achieved in…

Limed oak can be achieved in a few ways. Wipe surface with a wash of White látex/emulsion and take off excess with a clean lint-free cloth is the simplest. Seal with
How to stop resinous knots from…
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How to stop resinous knots from…

How to stop resinous knots from staining through the #Paint? Kind of easy but not without its pitfalls. 2 coats of shellac sealer ie Zinsser BIN or clear shellac knotting. Apply a thin
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I'm OK with the sound…

I'm OK with the sound of crickets when posting on Nostr about #paint, #kitchenpainter #decorator... In 2009-10 I spent 12 months religiously writing 3 blog articles a week describing the
Brush hand painters - pintores de brocha…
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Brush hand painters - pintores de brocha…

Brush hand painters - pintores de brocha grande - they can paint fast with brushes and rollers. In my view the best technical painters are working in automotive. The level of discipline and product knowledge
There is no limit to what…
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There is no limit to what…

There is no limit to what can be painted. Even fish get a coat if they hang around long enough. I'm painting basecoats on plaster of Paris fish ( latex based stabilising
What to do with the #paint…
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What to do with the #paint…

What to do with the #paint on a door like this? Strip it off back to bare timber. For a translucent finish to highlight the grain, while maintaining the current colour, use oxalic
The idea was to start Posting…
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The idea was to start Posting…

The idea was to start Posting exclusively on #olas the Instagram killer but it seems there is no comment feedback or zapping enabled so I will post images on amethyst too for the
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Highly recommend this video on assorted…

Highly recommend this video on assorted treatments for bleaching and protecting various timbers. From walnut to poplar and all in between. #Wood is a never-ending source of wonder, as is a favoured
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If you are #decorating your home…

If you are #decorating your home or property and want to know about #paint and specs and how-to's, I will be posting exclusively on Nostr - on #olas the Instagram of