How do I do it?

I am starting to get a lot of messages from people who follow my work, as well as artists on how I painted something or remodeled something. I am glad to share to an extent, albeit, the copycats are abundant. While I am perfectly capable of copying other's work, I prefer to explore the possibilities and introduce new ideas to the local market. In my exploration I am exposing a lot of people to the new products, practices, and how-to's.

Since furniture is my current artistic interest, and I am not able to fulfill all personal requests for custom work and ideas, I decided to offer products that can help people do their own projects. These products are already for sale in my furniture booth - at The Picker Knows, 1208 Grand Ave in West Des Moines. When you go there ask for my space is #420 - the back row.

What can you get?

BRUSHES - inexpensive and pro brushes for painting furniture, applying top coat, or just paint a little side table for your porch

CLEANER - best furniture cleaner to help you prepare your project for painting

PREP-PACS for ligtly sanding and polishing

MINERAL CHALK PAINT by Dixie Belle - very easy, very tough paint in 60 color choices.

TOP COAT 'GatorHide' by Dixie Belle - high end top coat to protect your futniture - it is a tough topcoat capable of repelling water and it can be used on kitchen cabinets and vanities too.

IOD Transfers - Iron Oxide Design transfers are relatively easy to use and apply on your futniture. Feel free to ask me how to, but the instructions are in the box.

Metallique Wax - apply on your knobs for rejuvenation and shine (comes in gold and silver)

Chalkboard Paint in BLACK - create your own chalkboard

MILK PAINT - genuine milk paint by Sweet Pickins. I also have EXTRA BOND to use with your first coat of milk paint.

KRAMERS BEST - is antique rejuvenator to improve your wooden antiques - it WORKS!

Miscl DIY supplies and accessories - visit the booth to see what else...

Enjoy your shopping and your DIY!