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  • Mixing & Using Arcadian Silver

    Mixing & Using Arcadian Silver

    The Metallic Alchemy collection is a unique two-part system that lets you easily mix the exact shade and amount of metallic paint you need. In this blog post, we’re focusing on Arcadian Silver - a versatile, shimmering silver, perfect for...

  • Applying White Cloud Transfers

    Applying White Cloud Transfers

    White Cloud Decor rub-on transfers are perfect for all your home decor and DIY projects. They are easy to use and are made right here in NZ. In this blog post we will step you through how to apply White...

  • Recreate The Look: Old Worldy Green Paint Finish Over Efex

    Recreate The Look: Old Worldy Green Paint Finish Over Efex

    In this blog post we'll teach you how to apply Efex Mouldings and then create a beautiful, rich old world green paint finish using Olea chalk paint and a Carbon Black coloured wax, finished off with Indie Gold Metallic paint....

  • Recreate The Look: Transfer Bottles

    Recreate The Look: Transfer Bottles

    In the lead up to Christmas, we are sharing some ideas of what you can create for yourself or as gifts. We started with decoupaged trays, and this time we'll talk about transfer bottles! When doing our bottles we use...

  • Recreate the look: Decoupaged Tray

    Recreate The Look: Decoupaged Tray

    In the lead up to Christmas, we are sharing some ideas of what you can create for yourself or as gifts. First off is a decoupaged tray! For this tray we have used the following products, but you can use...

  • Using Efex Mouldings on a Tissue Box

    Using Efex Mouldings on a Tissue Box

    We recently had a huge restock of Efex decorative mouldings and appliques and decided to have a good play with them! In the past we've used them on furniture and our walls, so this time we decided to try something...

  • Applying Decoupage Papers With The Mint Felt Applicator

    Applying Decoupage Papers With The Mint Felt Applicator

    We've been stocking Mint by Michelle large format decoupage papers since 2020 and absolutely love them! While the papers have been improved over the years, we've stuck to our tried and true method of applying using gladwrap (clingfilm) to smooth...

  • Using Black Wax On Chalk Paint

    Using Black Wax on Chalk Paint

    We love the transformative power of using a coloured wax over premium chalk paint, and have to say that a black wax is one of our favourites! Black wax gives a more contemporary and industrial feel than your standard dark...

  • Refreshing Our Auckland Shop

    Refreshing Our Auckland Shop

    We've been in our Remuera shop for four years now so thought it was time to give it a refresh! Using The Artisan Company premium paint products, we repainted the walls and floors in three of our four rooms. It...

  • Welcome to 2024!

    Welcome To 2024!

    We are back and very excited to get into this year. We have a lot planned for 2024, starting with a complete refresh of our shop - keep your eyes peeled to see what we're painting, the colours and products...