Can you paint directly over brick?

I would use different shades of brown. There are a lot of types of browns, like dark brown, yellow brown, beige, red brown, etc.

No. If you put the mug in the dishwasher, there is a high probability the paint will come off.

Sure! However, the Chinese gong was made to make sounds, not to be decorative. If it doesn't make sound, then it's not a traditional Chinese gong. However, it would be...

It's best to sand down the wood for a smooth finish. After, apply primer, sanding in between coats of primer in order to get a better adhesion to the paint....

It'll only become darker with each coat. My suggestion would be to use the opposite of red (green) to counter and make it brown or dark.

I mean, you can do whatever you'd like, and there are certainly a lot of people out there who do this. But you're right to be a little suspicious about...

In the U.S., the average cost to have it done professionally is around $7,000. However, the cost can vary depending on factors like the size of your home, how much...

You can, but the paint could eat through the canvas or cause chips in the finished piece. It's best if you apply a base coat of gesso first.

You need to prepare the wood before you begin painting. Start by sanding the wood and then putting two layers of shellac on the piece to be safe. You can...