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Hi, my name is Vicki Mucha. I have been with Crafts Unlimited for 23 years. I live in the hills above Washougal on Bear Prairie. I love to paint. I have been painting for 25 years. I paint on wood, glass, tin, crocks, silverware and most anything else I can find. My favorite things to paint are my cypress knees. They let me be as creative as I want and have been very popular. Although my love is for Santas and Christmas items, I also like to paint flowers and spring things. I recently started beading and love to bead on silverware. I am always looking for new ideas to share with you. Watch for some new products this year. I am in the process of starting a website so check back to see when it is ready. Besides painting, I love backpacking, kayaking, hiking and gardening. I also like to quilt, sew, cook and spend time with my grandchildren. I have two grown boys and 5 grandchildren. My husband Mike cuts all my wood and builds all my chests and boxes for me. He just rece...

The aqua treatment on this urn fairly simple. There are 3 main steps, with an optional 4th: Step 1: Base coat of Kilz original sealer/primer spray paint (Lowes/Home Depot). Let dry completely before moving on to Step 2. Step 2: One coat of Design Master Robin's Egg #792 spray paint (Michaels). Let dry completely before moving on to Step 3. Step 3: A mixture of uncolored glaze (Lowes) with a bit of American Accents, Blossom White paint (Home Depot). I use the glazing to tone down the Robin's Egg #792, as the color comes out very bright. If you like it that way, you can skip this step. The glazing process is the "make or break" step. Brush on your glazing, then wipe it off. If you take off too much, you can always apply more and wipe some off. Be sure you work in small areas, particularly where there is lots of dimention and detail. You don't want the glaze to dry before you get the chance to wipe some off. You can buy the pre-tinted glazes. I prefer to ...