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Vintro luxury chalkpaint is like no other and when opening the first tin this might catch you out. The paint is very thick and textured and may look like set yogurt. It will need a good stir for a a few minutes with a large paddle and it will turn into a more paint like consistency. The pigments in it make it very thick and the coverage is amazing so all that stirring is well worth it. After that initial long stir your paint will just need a normal stir after sitting and reopening. Enjoy!!  

Check out the gorgeous colours we have now in stock of the amazing Vintro chalkpaint

Resin cast moulds are a great way to add character to a plain piece. They can help make something look old, or look like they have carvings in it. However, once the moulds have been made and cast in resin, they are hard and inflexible. Guess what? They can still be used on all surfaces, not just flat ones! Below are some easy step-by-step instructions on how to use your IOD moulds to do this. To start with, ensure your piece is prepped and ready to go, including sanding if needed. Scratch up the back of the mould to make...

The IOD craquelure stamp is a game changer! Gives you instant crackly effect with paint instead of using the old methods of painting on a medium and then another medium and waiting for them to react with each other and crack. We have more of these stamps coming into the shoppe very soon, as they sold out super quickly last time we had them. If you want to put one on pre-order contact Carla now.