Sponge painting
Jan 16th 2005, 11:06 am
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Re: Sponge painting
Originally Posted by Singlemom
My mother is telling me to wait till she gets here 
She doesn't trust me with her grand daughter's room!!!
She doesn't trust me with her grand daughter's room!!!If you need an extra pair of hands then give us a shout!!
Jan 16th 2005, 11:07 am
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Re: Sponge painting
Originally Posted by Heart of gold
That is for a gallon and loads are needed! I shall make a note of the location, thanks!
that was 40-50 dhs for a gallon in that locale!
ace hardware r such cheats.... i have only ever bought small tester pots from them... never realised that they charged so much.
Jan 16th 2005, 11:08 am
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Re: Sponge painting
Originally Posted by Singlemom
My mother is telling me to wait till she gets here She doesn't trust me with her grand daughter's room!!!
She doesn't trust me with her grand daughter's room!!!Leave her the kitchen to do then she can cook your dinners at the same time LOL
Jan 16th 2005, 11:09 am
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Re: Sponge painting
Originally Posted by Heart of gold
If you need an extra pair of hands then give us a shout!!
Will you be around murooj this WE?
Jan 16th 2005, 11:12 am
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Re: Sponge painting
Originally Posted by Jellybean
Leave her the kitchen to do then she can cook your dinners at the same time LOL
Jan 16th 2005, 11:13 am
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Re: Sponge painting
Originally Posted by Singlemom
Thanks heart!
Will you be around murooj this WE?
Will you be around murooj this WE?
Yes, I think I will be as I want to start moving some "Stuff" in.
Jan 16th 2005, 11:15 am
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Re: Sponge painting
Originally Posted by Singlemom
She'll be coming in March and that's way too far! "Un"fortunately I cook for her when she's here!
Jan 16th 2005, 11:18 am
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Re: Sponge painting
Originally Posted by Jellybean
Gosh you're keen
I did all the cooking when my mum was here over the Christmas time, though she did wash up and did my ironing for me ...Bless!!
Jan 16th 2005, 11:38 am
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Re: Sponge painting
The Mother-in-Law is coming soon :scared: I have already taken the liberty of purchasing Life Insurance for her, in case I end up stabbing her!
Jan 16th 2005, 12:27 pm
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Re: Sponge painting
Originally Posted by Jellybean
I did stencilling once, really easy and great fun....actually looked ok as well LOL
Jan 16th 2005, 12:30 pm
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Re: Sponge painting
Originally Posted by Malteser
Can u do that on tiled walls?? Need to liven this drab white bathroom and have no idea what to do to the walls??
Jan 17th 2005, 3:42 am
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Re: Sponge painting
Originally Posted by Malteser
Can u do that on tiled walls?? Need to liven this drab white bathroom and have no idea what to do to the walls??
If in doubt you could always try the transfers.
Jan 17th 2005, 3:44 am
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Re: Sponge painting
Originally Posted by DubaiExpat
The Mother-in-Law is coming soon :scared: I have already taken the liberty of purchasing Life Insurance for her, in case I end up stabbing her!
Jan 17th 2005, 3:45 am
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Re: Sponge painting
Originally Posted by Heart of gold
I did all the cooking when my mum was here over the Christmas time, though she did wash up and did my ironing for me ...Bless!!
BUT I refuse breakfast, I hate frying or fried foods.... well except re-fried beans of course.
Jan 17th 2005, 3:59 am
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Re: Sponge painting
Originally Posted by Jellybean
Yes you can Malt as for stencilling you need to use an oil based paint, the little pots, they go a long way. It's very thick and best applied with a stiff short haired bristle brush. If you can find a sealer here (I have no idea) you could try a clear varnish, best do a test first as I do not know about the products available here and can't remember what ones I used. You will hv to seal or the steam, humid conditions may make unstable.
If in doubt you could always try the transfers.
If in doubt you could always try the transfers.