Finger Painted Furniture
Mix a small portion of glazing medium into the lighter paint color to make a tinted glaze. Apply an even coat over entire surface. Work quickly to stipple the surface for a soft texture and to eliminate brush marks. ... [... more]
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Painting Furniture
4. Use a slightly loaded brush to pounce the dark glaze from the edges of the four corners, and then feather it toward the center. Apply it heavier on the outside and lighter toward the inside (figure A). ... [... more]
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Painted Animal Prints
Once the shapes are dry, use a thin brush dipped in black paint to trace the shapes. Add small dots in between the shapes to finish the pattern (figure B). ... [... more]
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Painted Furniture
Kathi Cardinalli's fertile imagination turns toward thoughts of oversize vegetables and painted-on furniture, and she demonstrates how easy it is to bring together that combination. ... [... more]
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Milk Painting Furniture
Host Joan Kohn visits with Mike McHale of Gains McHale Antiques to learn about the technique of milk painting. He explains milk paint was used by ancient Egyptians and consists of three elements: milk, earth pigment and quick lime for a binder. ... [... more]
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Plaid Painted Furniture
Run painter's tape around all of the #1 squares. Paint the tape's inner edge with matte medium to prevent the paint from running. ... [... more]
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Using Milk Paint
There's no need to prime first since the milk paint acts as a primer and seals the raw wood. Use a paintbrush to apply the paint and work across the piece (figure A). This product can be brushed, rolled or sprayed on ... [... more]
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Swedish Painted Designs
Host Cindy Piccoli creates one of the hottest looks in decorating, the pared-down Swedish look, using a book of painted furniture designs that is readily available from many bookstores or libraries. She demonstrates how easy it is to give an old ... [... more]
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Finger Painting
While second coat is wet, finger paint with gloved hands, allowing first coat to show through. If you don't like the design you've finger painted, simply wipe it out with the brush and start again. ... [... more]
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Pantry Refinishing
1. Make sure you have all the safety gear you need. Glasses, masks, gloves are a minimum. Also be sure you read and understand the instructions for the chemical stripper. Chemical strippers are effective, but can be dangerous if not used ... [... more]
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Faux Finish For Furniture
3. The crackle medium has the same consistency as paint. Gently brush it onto the surface and allow it to dry. Paint over it with your final color. Once the paint is applied over the medium, it will instantly crackle. If it dries and you pass ... [... more]
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