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Techniques that will 
help you paint beautiful pieces

Eyes, Wet Brushing, Translucents, PaintStiks, One Stroke, Accents, Fired Products, Fused Glass & More...See details below

Learning Tools
Available in the Store Now!

"How To" Video Series
The First one, "How to Wet Brush", is available now, more coming soon! Videos will be instantly available  online or receive a DVD in the mail.  
Streaming Videos - Click on the Online Video link from the store menu and you will be  directed to an online video page where you can purchase as many videos as you like.  No downloading or software needed, you can view the video as many times as you want.  Note: You can purchase as many online videos at one time from that page, but they will be a separate transaction the other things in your shopping cart (i.e. Technique Packets, DVD's, Supplies)
DVD Videos - Can be purchased in the store and will be placed in your shopping cart.  Allow 10-14 days for delivery

Resources for Painting Eyes

"How to Paint Basic Eyes"Downloadable PDF
Technique Packet 
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 Learn to paint eyes that make your pieces come alive. This step by step instruction packet will teach you how to paint beautiful basic eyes, including iris, pupil, lashes and highlights!

Painting Eyes Flash Card Kit & Full Color Eye Chart

Full Color illustrated 8.5x11 laminated Flashcards taking you through the steps I use to paint eyes along with illustrated tips on lashes, do's and don'ts and a laminated practice sheet for you to paint on and wipe off.  Great Class room tool!
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How To Paint Basic Eyes Video 
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(Available on DVD & Streaming)

 Learn to create beautiful eyes on all of your pieces.  
  • How to paint different shaped eyes
  • How to create beautiful iris detail
  • Which colors to use
  • How to create highlights and  shading
  • How to create shadow & brows

"How To paint Eye Lashes" Demonstration


Examples of pieces done with Wet Brushing Technique

Wet Brushing Technique

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Available On VIDEO & PDF
Learn to Wetbrush and get rich full color while leaving depth and contrast.  It's fast and results can be achieved in a single application as opposed to other  techniques.

PDF -  "How To Wet Brush & Tips" 
Video - "How to Wet Brush" DVD or Streaming
Included in the How To Packet and video  is step-by-step instructions focusing on this technique rather than a project.  You can this use the technique  you learn to complete many of the project packets in the store.  Keep the PDF handy as a helpful resource when painting any of the Shelley's Project packets using the Wet Brushing technique.  Also check out the tips page for articles on Wet Brushing.

      Click on the video below to see a preview of "How to Wet Brush"


Donna Dewberry's One Stroke

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Learn to paint beautiful flowers, leaves, landscapes, endearing characters, critters and holiday scenes using Donna's One Stroke Method.  
Project classes and Level 1 Certification classes available.
Click here to see One Stroke related items in our store

Downloadable PDF Packets
"How To" packets  contain step by step information focusing on learning specific techniques rather than projects.  PDF's have  pictures, illustrations and tips and video contains close up and illustrations.  Use these tools to learn the techniques needed to paint any of my Projects.
Project Packets contain the material list and detailed step by step instructions for completing specific pieces. 
Learn to paint using the techniques that Shelley uses.  Whether you want to paint bright whimsical pieces or rustic southwest and animals, you will find the technique you are looking for.  A few of Shelley's favorite techniques are described below and there are many learning tools available to help you master each technique.  Learn to paint realistic animals, functional dinnerware, showcase pieces like steins and vases, whimsical holiday decorations and beautiful hand painted scenery and flowers.

 Fused Glass Techniques

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Colors For Earth Glass Paints 
Learn to paint on glass! From abstract patterns to beautiful scenes. 
Create vases, dishes, ornaments sun catchers and more. 
 It's a whole new avenue of painting fun! Using Colors For Earth Glass colors, 
you can expand your painting skills and create beautiful decorations 
for you home and gifts for friends and family. 



Translucents Technique

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Learn to use water based translucents to create colorful projects with intense dimension and vibrant contrast.  Your pieces will stand out and catch the eye of everyone that walks in the room.  

Download your copy of "How To Use Intense Translucents (or Fashenhues) & Tips" Packet from the online store.  Included in the How To Packet is product details and step-by-step instructions focusing on this technique rather than a project.  You can this use the technique  you learn to complete many of the project packets in the store.  Keep the PDF handy as a helpful resource when painting any of the Shelley's Project packets using the Translucent Technique

This How To Technique packet teaches you how to work with Kimple Intense Translucents as well as Fashenhues.


Paintstiks Technique

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Learning to paint with PaintStiks gives you the versatility and freedom to correct errors unlike any other medium while achieving beautiful color and flawless blending. Clouds never looked so good!

Download your PDF copy of "How to Use Paintstiks (Oil Sticks) & Tips" Technique Packet.  Complete with detailed instructions of how and when to use this technique to make your projects come alive.  This a great resource to help you learn the technique you will need to use with any of Shelley's Project packets using the Oil Sticks technique.  Click here to see more about PaintStiks

Check it out in the Online Store 

Accent Techniques & More...

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Along the way, you will learn how many other techniques, including
 Corner Load Shading, Dry Brushing, Base coating, Acrylic Washes, Antiquing, Crackling, Sponging backgrounds and more


Fired Ceramic Products (Glazes, underglazes, and more)

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Learn to create pieces from patterns you love or create your own and design with glazes, underglazes, dimesional paints and piping clays.  

Make gifts that can used with food and in the oven!  (Colors For Earth certified teacher)

Simple Beautiful Backgrounds" 
Available on Streaming Video 

Simple Beautiful Backgrounds Video Preview

Learn to Wet-Brush, Dry-Brush, Corner-Load shade & more in these New Project Packets  available to download now!

Mayco's Toppers are interchangeable all fitting the Market Cart or Vintage tub shown in the pictures.  They  also fit their Vintage Truck (CD1508) and they have even more adorable Toppers in this series to make your holidays more festive!!
Downloadable Technique Sheets
Instructional Videos available
Purchase the Pumpkin Cart & Wet-Brushing video package and receive:
  • 3.5 hours of video in this Download showing step by step instructions on this Pumpkin Topper & Cart with demonstrations
  • Step by Step Downloadable PDF project packet (Normally Sold Separately a $12.99 value)
  •  General Supplies List & Tips Downloadable PDF (Normally Sold Separately a $5.00 value)
  • How to set up your painting area for use with non fire finishes and products and brushes I recommend and why
  • Complete  Video Instructions on Wet-Brushing including demonstration on several different projects. (In depth instructions like you would receive in the How to Wet-Brush Video sold separately a $29.99 Value
  • Learn the difference between Dry-Brushing & Wet-Brushing and how I suggest to use both
  • Complete Video Instructions on Corner-load shading, with several applications
  • Learn how to get away from your normal base-coating and how to add extra finishing touches & embellishments to add that extra pop that brings your pieces to life!
  • Instructions and Demonstration on creating beautiful backgrounds
  • Instructions and more tips on embellishing this project with accessories.
  • Extras - discussion of other products including Translucents, PaintStiks and even Colors For Earth Fired Ceramic & Glass products

Step by Step Full color photo Technique Packet available to download now to learn how to paint some fun holiday items from Mayco Ceramics's
  • Vintage Ornament w/ Holly Topper (Mold #CD023)  & Market Cart (Mold #CD024).
  • Snow Folks w/ Trees Topper (Mold #CD029) & Tub (#CD031) the Cart (#CD024).is also included in this project packet
  • Pumpkin w/ Sunflower Topper (Mold #CD022) & Market Cart (Mold #CD024).
  • Vintage Snowflake Snowman

The Pdf Downloads will take you step-by-step through the process of using the various techniques listed below to create these beautiful finished products.  This samples are done in Christmas Blues, but after you learn the technique you can choose any color scheme! 
Suggestions on how to accessorize these pieces to create adorable centerpieces in a way that an be interchangeable through the seasons will also be included.


Technique:  
--Learn how to Wet-Brush, How to Dry-Brush 
--Learn how to Corner-Load, which  I believe is one the most important steps to creating detail, depth and shading.
--Learn how to get the best results and effects with specialty products like crackles, snow, metallics and pearlized colors.
--Learn how to get away from your normal base-coating and how to add extra finishing touches & embellishments to add that extra pop that brings your pieces to life!
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