First Attempt On Acrylic Paint...

NaNa S · **First Attempt On Acrylic Paint... -** 08-09-06, 09:35 AM

well.... went and got the right paints, got the right brushes, etc... and when i started painting petals (i was practicing on "one stroke" technique) i would have never guessed that it was going to be so hard!!! i managed some round petals correctly, but the impossible was the small rose bud! those who know its the simple "c" stroke...... argggghhhh!

could someone please help me? i need some basic pointers like... how to load the brush, how to hold the brush (angles) when wanting to do differnt kinds of petals, etc...

looking really forward to tour reply dears !

thnx in advance

x x x

Vitochka · 08-09-06, 11:22 AM

..As i remember, there r several tutorials U wanted in here,on this geek site, look if smth will suit U http://www.thenailgeek.com/tutorials/...try to look through them...& visit this Christies nails site http://www.christiesnails.com/tutorials.htm...it is wonderful!!! & it helped me a lot!!!

& i would deffenately like to see Yourmade designs, Honey!!!
...so...Good Luck!!

Gellie-Bean · 09-09-06, 06:38 AM

I do alot of tole painting (wood), and if you go to your local craft store, look for a book called "Donna Dewberry's One Stroke Painting" you will find how to make all sorts of neat things. I buy mine at Michael's craft stores here in Canada. You can also order them on line. It will show you how to make leaves in 2 colors, flower petals, roses, etc.

Hope this helps.

VHunter · 09-09-06, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pamperedpinkies

I do alot of tole painting (wood), and if you go to your local craft store, look for a book called "Donna Dewberry's One Stroke Painting" you will find how to make all sorts of neat things. I buy mine at Michael's craft stores here in Canada. You can also order them on line. It will show you how to make leaves in 2 colors, flower petals, roses, etc.

Hope this helps.

where online? where do you suggest? Desperate for this book and can't find it locally

nail-chick · 09-09-06, 10:14 PM

donna dewberry is amazing!
i have been doing one stroke painting long before i knew what it was called!
i can explain how to do it, but i'm in the middle of moving and can't right now.
tomorrow should be better, that's if you still need advice.
till then,
kathleen
www.mynailsrock.com

melliemel · 09-09-06, 11:28 PM

I just did a search on google.

http://www.onestroke.com/demo/

Gellie-Bean · 10-09-06, 03:58 AM

Victoria, do you not have a Micheal's craft store nearby, or Crafts Canada?

I know the one I'm closest to, carries them, if you can't find one, let me know, and I'll check here for you, and if you want I can mail it to you.

NaNa S · 11-09-06, 07:08 AM

honey thanx for the advice... alredylooked at these sites but nothing helps

also tried to look for donna's book at my local crafts store but they dont have any copies left!) i'll keep searching though

NaNa S Geeky Posts: 215 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NICOSIA - CYPRUS	First Attempt On Acrylic Paint... - 08-09-06, 09:35 AM well.... went and got the right paints, got the right brushes, etc... and when i started painting petals (i was practicing on "one stroke" technique) i would have never guessed that it was going to be so hard!!! i managed some round petals correctly, but the impossible was the small rose bud! those who know its the simple "c" stroke...... argggghhhh! could someone please help me? i need some basic pointers like... how to load the brush, how to hold the brush (angles) when wanting to do differnt kinds of petals, etc... looking really forward to tour reply dears ! thnx in advance x x x

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Vitochka Real geeky Posts: 298 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vilnius, Lithuania	08-09-06, 11:22 AM ..As i remember, there r several tutorials U wanted in here,on this geek site, look if smth will suit U http://www.thenailgeek.com/tutorials/...try to look through them...& visit this Christies nails site http://www.christiesnails.com/tutorials.htm...it is wonderful!!! & it helped me a lot!!! & i would deffenately like to see Yourmade designs, Honey!!! ...so...Good Luck!!

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Gellie-Bean Real geeky Posts: 274 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada	09-09-06, 06:38 AM I do alot of tole painting (wood), and if you go to your local craft store, look for a book called "Donna Dewberry's One Stroke Painting" you will find how to make all sorts of neat things. I buy mine at Michael's craft stores here in Canada. You can also order them on line. It will show you how to make leaves in 2 colors, flower petals, roses, etc. Hope this helps.

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nail-chick Very geeky Posts: 596 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: poughkeepsie new york USA!!	09-09-06, 10:14 PM donna dewberry is amazing! i have been doing one stroke painting long before i knew what it was called! i can explain how to do it, but i'm in the middle of moving and can't right now. tomorrow should be better, that's if you still need advice. till then, kathleen www.mynailsrock.com

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melliemel Geek Posts: 101 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Netherlands	09-09-06, 11:28 PM I just did a search on google. http://www.onestroke.com/demo/

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Gellie-Bean Real geeky Posts: 274 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada	10-09-06, 03:58 AM Victoria, do you not have a Micheal's craft store nearby, or Crafts Canada? I know the one I'm closest to, carries them, if you can't find one, let me know, and I'll check here for you, and if you want I can mail it to you.

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NaNa S Geeky Posts: 215 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NICOSIA - CYPRUS	11-09-06, 07:08 AM honey thanx for the advice... alredylooked at these sites but nothing helps also tried to look for donna's book at my local crafts store but they dont have any copies left!) i'll keep searching though

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