I painted a vase with acrylic paint. It came out beautiful but unfortunately i just noticed that some paint splashed on my sofa throws. I would appreciate if you could advise me on how to remove the stain?

Acrylic is a water based paint as apposed to oil-based and can therefore be diluted with water, but it become water-resistant when it dries. Therefore the means of removing the stain will depend on whether the stain is fresh or dried. Good luck!

For fresh stains on fabric

1. Use a dull knife or spoon to remove as much as possible.

2. Blot the stain with an absorbent cloth. Keep the stain moist for best results.

3. Sponge the stain with a sudsy detergent mixture and rinse. Then rub the stain between your thumbs. Rinse well.

4. Repeat step 2 until you have removed as much stain as possible.

5. If the stain remains, blot with nail polish remover on an absorbent cloth. Rinse well.

For dried stains on fabric

1. Brush off as much paint as possible. Then apply soapy water or an acrylic paint and varnish remover.

2. Once the stain has softened, use a dull knife or spoon to remove as much as possible. Test first for colourfastness. Rinse well.

3. See steps 2 through 5 for fresh stains.

Special for Christmas: Lady Windermere's Fan

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These napkin fans will dress up your table transforming your party into a luxurious event. Place the napkin in the position of your choice whether on the plate, in front of the glass or beside each place. Or use your imagination!

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1. Fold the napkin in half.

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2. Make 1/2" accordion pleats, 2/3 of the way up from the bottom.

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3. Fold the napkin in half with pleating on the outside.

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4. Fold the upper right corner diagonally down to the folded base of the pleats and turn under the edge.

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5. Place on the table and release pleats to form a fan.

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Special for Christmas: The Candle

Celebrate Christmas this year in style with these unique candle napkins. For more elegance, use a larger napkin, so that the 'candles' will be taller.

1. Fold the napkin in half diagonally.

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2. Fold down the base 1/3 of the way.

3. Turn napkin over and roll from the bottom to the top.


4. Tuck the corners inside the cuff at the base of the fold and stand.

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5. Turn one layer of the point down and set on the base.