Follow along with Gary & David as they take the mystery out of mural painting. Together they will show you the same techniques they themselves use in their classes in the field. Dave demonstrates with a two-color parchment how ... [More]

Gary Lord and Dave Schmidt of Prismatic Painting Studios and authors of Great Paint Finishes for a Gorgeous Home and Marvelous Murals You Can Paint share their 40 years combined experience to show you the same easy and effective ... [More]

In this project, a previously finished (translate: bought at a garage sale) chest of drawers is painted, antiqued, and given a top of painted faux marble. This is a rapidly moving, fun how-to demonstration of what can be done ... [More]

In this how-to demonstration, watch a child's oak chair that has been stripped of its old finish get several coats of oil to accentuate its golden tones. The final surface is buffed with steel wool and wax for an easy, soft, ... [More]

This funky project uses a pair of bedside chests to show a rub-through technique that imitates lacquer on its sides, with a faux marble top done in a "negative" style. Additional techniques shown here include toning glaze, stippling, ... [More]

In this project, a jewelry box of birdseye maple is given several coats of fast-drying shellac while demonstrating flowing brush style and wet sanding. The result is a fast, and easy-to-obtain film finish that beautifully displays ... [More]

A picture frame with a mirror is used to show the application of products which produce a delicate network of cracks for an easy, fast, and beautiful effect. This crackle can be used in selected areas of larger projects for ... [More]

Tortoise-shell is an elegant, but simple variation of a floated finish like the faux marble, and ideally suited for small objects. This video uses typical colors, and mentions other variation. This video includes an explanation ... [More]

Painted granite is an easy and fast finish in oil or water-based materials. Its sponge techniques are also used as the basis for many faux marbles, and for sponge-painted walls. Includes sponge preparation, how to choose and ... [More]

This is a companion video to the best selling book. In this video, Gary & Dave demonstrate Sutherland Glaze and No Glaze Glaze. All of these are taught in their easy to follow step by step instructions. The VHS purchase ... [More]