With a bit of stencilling savvy and a slick of dramatic dark blue, you can create a graphic world map to inspire you to start planning your next trip abroad. You need: Paint: Plascon Cashmere in Landing (EC 67) and Plascon Double Velvet in Moody Blue (EC 108). Other: Paint roller, overhead projector, transparency sheet, pencil, artist’s brushes in fine, medium and large sizes, 25 mm paintbrush, mounting card, craft knife and masking tape. Time needed: One day. The pre

A rusty old lamp base goes from shabby chic to old-world glam using an easy-to-master antiquing effect courtesy of paint-effects artist Taryn-Lee. YOU NEED Paint: Plascon Velvaglo Waterbased in Ocean Frigate (B6-E1-4) and Plascon Paint Effects in Silver (Met 2). Other: Fine-grained sandpaper, Polycell EndRust rust converter and primer, artist’s oil paint in raw umber diluted with a drop of turpentine, a 25 mm paintbrush and mutton cloth. TIME NEEDED One day. THE PREP Lightly