The concept of glazing in reference to decorative and faux painting projects had been something I'd shied away from – on purpose. I know that patience is a virtue, but I like immediate gratification ...

Acrylics, because they are water-based, can be thinned with water to create transparent washes. But the pigments don’t tend to adhere very well once this is done, which is where glazing media come in.

Q. I am learning how to paint with glazes and love the hints of color you get when you add a layer of glaze over color. I’m trying a gingham pattern in the nursery and taping like mad. Around the ...

Dear Debbie: I am learning how to paint with glazes and love the hints of color you get when you add a layer of glaze over color. I'm trying a gingham pattern in the nursery and taping like mad.