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If you're trying to determine if a surface is painted with either oil or latex paint, wipe the surface with a rag moistened with denatured alcohol. It has to be denatured. Not rubbing and not Captain Morgan. Denatured. If the paint transfers to the rag, then it's latex. If nothing transfers over, or it just cleans off the chalked paint on the surface, then it is most likely an oil based paint.
If you don't have denatured alcohol, you can use Xylene; however, this could cause the oil based paint to crinkle.
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How long did it take to make the scream made by Edvard Munch?
He was 30. He painted it because he was extremely sad after his sister was taken to a mental hospital because of her bipolar disorder. He painted it to express his feelings
How do you clean paint splashes off silk painting?
I am not sure that you can.... Please tell us more about the painting. (sorry) What IS a silk painting? Is it a painting ON silk? Do you know what type of paint was used to create it? Is the surface pourus? What type of paint splashed on it? How long ago? How much (area in square inches??)
Do I need to apply primer before painting the house?
Paint is available today that combines sealer properties with top coat.Determine if the timber on your house will be compatible with this type of paint.Otherwise a water-based primer/sealer is fine,remembering that some timbers require special paint.
What BC did cavemen paint wall paintings?
Cave men painted animals they wanted to hunt on cave wall paintings to communicate with their group to tell them the thing to hunt because they couldn't talk
What was the first artwork Henri Matisse made?
How can we tell? He first started to paint in 1889, when his mother had brought him art supplies during a period of convalescence following an attack of appendicitis. There is no record of what he painted at that time. Later he went to the art school 'Académie Julian', where he painted a lot which is not left today. He started exhibiting in 1896. Click link below, where you can see examples of his work from 1897 on.
How can you tell if a room was previously painted with oil-based paint or latex paint?
Any paint and decorating store should have little pads (like wet-wipes) that you rub onto the painted surface. Whether or not the paint rubs off will tell you what kind of paint was originally used.
What techniques were used in Madonna and Childc 1440?
It is difficult to say if you cannot tell me where you have seen it. This subject was painted by lots of artists. If it is Italian it is probably painted with tempera paint on wood.
How do you tell if a car had rust underneath the paint work?
If rust is underneath your paint work, you will notice some bubbling. Rust should be sanded down, before painted over.
How much paint is needed to paint a court?
Apparently it's too difficult to tell us the size and surface type of this 'court'.
What did aborigines paint on?
The Australian Aborigines painted on rock surfaces or tree bark. They carved wood into instruments such as didgeridoos and click sticks, and painted on these items to tell a story. They also painted weapons used for ceremonial purposes. Also for ceremonies and initiations, they would paint their own bodies.
What paint brushes are available for grundos in neopets?
The rainbow pool http://www.neopets.com/pool/ will tell you what colors each neopet can be painted.
Why did people in the stone age paint?
People in the Stone Age painted on cave walls as a form of communication, storytelling, and to represent their environment and experiences. These early forms of art may have also had spiritual or ritual significance.
How can I tell if my cabinet door is wood or composite and whether it can be refinished?
It is up to you, most composite wood can be painted and stained to your liking. Solid wood is exactly as it sounds and solid wood can be painted or stained also.
How can you tell whether a Magic the Gathering card is foiled or not?
A foiled card is one with a shiny, reflective surface.
What paint to use on toddler toys?
Check for "non-toxic" paint. The exact type depends if you are trying to paint wood, plastic or other material. But the warning label on all craft paints will tell you whether or not it is safe for children.
What are the dangers of painting your house?
I painted for 13 years and can tell you the hazards of painting your house are mostly depending on the age and how long it has been since painted last. You have the dangers of lead if has not been painted since 70s, the only other possible dangers I can warn you of is falling off ladders or getting dirty with paint.
How can i tell when i got a 1968 half dollar with a painted flag and face on front and a painted back is it worth anything with authenticity papers?
The authenticity papers are worthless from a numismatic point of view and so is the paint. People paint coins as an art form and to make money, but at the end of the day all you have is a 1968 half dollar and therein lies the value.
