Technique Videos
Introduction
Discover the Tommy Art DIY Paint System. Made in Italy using traditional techniques, the #diy paint system Creator Tommaso Bottalico introduces you to the Tommy Art families: Texture, Shine, Finish, Color, and Special.
Finish Family: Amber Wax
Amber Wax, part of the Finish Line in the Tommy Art DIY Paint System, has many applications. In this week's video, Tommy demonstrates this simple, one-step application that will transform any project! Adding a rich layer of brownish-red beeswax to wood, plaster, and metal gives your surface new depth and a well-aged appearance.
Texture and Special Families Part 4: Rust Effect
Tommy demonstrates how to create a rusty effect using Brick Red and Bright Orange Light Pastes from our Texture line plus Antiquing Coating from our Special line.
Painting Non Porous Surfaces
In this week’s video Tommy discusses you how you can paint on non porous surfaces such as metal, plastic and glass. Transform anything from antique finds to everyday household items! First things first, make sure your surface is clean …
Weathered Distressed Technique
The Weather Distressed technique is used to create a multi-layered, heavily distressed or a light “chipped” appearance. This technique can be done with additional layers of color and/or coatings for a more aged appearance. Experiment on different surfaces for exciting results.
Transfer Gel
Discover how to transfer any inkjet or photocopied image to any surface using our Transfer Gel. Watch as Tommy demonstrates these four easy steps!
Wood Effect with Color
Last video Tommy showed you how to create an easy #diy wood effect texture. Now Tommy shows you how to create the same effect with color.
Combine techniques from both videos to make your own unique wood texture!
Wood Effect
Tommy shows you how to create your own wood effect texture. Combine any smooth surface with Tommy Art DIY Coating and a wood grain tool for a gorgeous wood effect.
Classic Vintage Technique
Tommy demonstrates the Classic Vintage distressing technique using two contrasting colors of mineral paint from our Color family, solid wax and a fine grit sandpaper to create a gently distressed finish. You can seal this technique with wax or varnish from our Finish family.
Distressed Vintage Technique
Love that distressed vintage look? In our latest video, Tommy demonstrates how you can achieve that look with your project using two mineral paints, a cream wax, and sand paper. When choosing colors, pick contrasting colors or values for best results.
Finish Family: Black Chalkboard Varnish
Turn any surface into a blackboard with the Tommy Art DIY Black Chalkboard Varnish. Use Acrylic Primer for nonporous surfaces, and let dry 72 hours before writing on the surface with chalk.
Finish Family: Clear Chalkboard Varnish
Feeling more creative than a traditional blackboard? With our Clear Chalkboard Varnish, any Tommy Art mineral color painted surface can be transformed to be written on with chalk. Here, Tommy demonstrates with Avocado Mineral paint from our Color family and finishes with Clear Chalkboard Varnish.
Finish Family: Wax and Varnish
Seal your project with a kiss with the Tommy Art DIY Finish family, featuring a selection of waxes and varnishes for your desired effect.
Antiquing with Wax
Add a little dimension to your 3D projects with Antiquing Wax to achieve an aged effect. Tommy demonstrates how on a textured mirror frame.
Special Family: Antiquing Coatings
Coatings are another way to add texture to your projects. Follow these easy steps using mineral paint, coatings, and wax paper to achieve the look.
Antiquing Coating on Wood
Coatings are a simple way to add dimension to untreated wood projects.
Texture Family: Pastes
Discover the Tommy Art DIY Texture family! Tommy introduces and demonstrates how to apply ochre, green copper, volcano, and terracotta pastes, sure to add dimension to any project.
Texture and Finish Families Part 1: Rock Effect
Using just rock paste and antiquing coating, Tommy shows how you can create an aged rock or stone effect with the Tommy Art DIY Paint System.
Texture and Finish Families Part 2: Dimensional Stenciling
Create 3-dimensional effects using pastes from the Tommy Art DIY Paint System Texture line and your favorite stencils.
Stenciling Techniques with Mineral Paint
With mineral paint from the Tommy Art Color line, it's fast and easy to add dimensional stenciling to your projects.
3D Crackle
Surprise and delight by mixing our 3D Dust Crackle with products in the Tommy Art DIY System to create captivating relief effects. Increase the amount of powder to achieve even more pronounced crackling.
Shine Family Featuring Sparkle Paint
Add shine to your project with the Tommy Art DIY Shine family. Tommy Art boasts shimmering metallics like gold, silver, pearl, and champagne or add Sparkle Paint to any Color to make it glitter.