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How to Make Colored Wax Using DIY Paint and Clear Wax

Did you know that colored wax was a thing? Well, it is. Typically you see people using clear wax to finish their painted pieces but, sometimes clear just won't cut it. When people vary from clear wax, you generally see the white or dark wax come out. Colored waxes enable you to give highlights or lowlights to your project. So here's the deal. You can buy ready made waxes in white or black or even dark brown but, it's harder to find it in other colors. Not to worry! It is so simple to make your own colored waxes and it's a real money saver. If you buy each color individually, it really begins to add up and on top...

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Dollar Store Pumpkin Makeover with DIY Paint and Paint Pixie Paint Brushes

I did need a few other supplies to complete my Dollar Tree Pumpkin project but all in all, I was able to tackle this project on the cheap. Here's what I used. A frame filled with wood or glass Dollar Tree pumpkin DIY paint in Farm Fresh, Crinoline, and Faded Burlap DIY wax or Liquid Patina Paint Pixie paint brush and wax brush Decorative items such as ribbon, burlap, raffia, spanish moss, fall leaves, and a tree branch Transfer, stencil or metal letters Serrated knife Hot Glue Gun and glue

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