Unpainted wicker, rattan, and bamboo furnishings are wildly popular right now! But what if you have a piece that is dark stained or painted white? Can you re-create the look of warm golden natural wicker with paint? Today I’m showing you an easy step-by-step tutorial for faux painting
Today I’m sharing 3 tips for blending chalk paint! I’ll demonstrate my blending technique on a recent furniture piece I painted for a client. What tools do I need? What type of paint should I use? What colors work best? I’m answering these questions and reviewing Waverly brand chalk paint and brushes. If
Today I’m paying tribute to the gorgeous Anthropologie Moroccan Tile dresser. I used a dresser I bought on Facebook Marketplace for $80 and a $10 stencil from Hobby Lobby plus some chalk paint to recreate the dresser they sell for $2798. This DIY furniture makeover will inspire you to see what thrifted finds you can paint and restore!
Today I’m giving furniture painting tips for updating old furniture. If you want to paint it white or a light color, watch this video before you start! Here’s an explanation of paint prep, primers, and paint “bleed-through”. I’ll explain what causes ugly dark spots from tannins, sap, and other staining problems. Learn how to prevent ugly tannin bleed-through stains, and how to fix them if they have already occurred.
Here’s another video with DIY ideas for cleaning, painting, or updating wicker, cane, and rattan furniture. I’ll show how to achieve three different wicker finishes to go with your home decor or to flip furniture.
In this video I’ll share some mural painting tips and techniques for beginners. I’ll discuss which kind of paints work best and other supplies you’ll need. Painting a wall picture is a fun do-it-yourself decor project to try in your own home!
Hi artists and creatives! I want to encourage you to make a New Year’s Resolution to reignite your creativity in 2020. If you have been putting artistic pursuits on hold because you are too busy why not join my free 5-day Creativity Reboot Challenge? Let’s reclaim our true nature, honor our inner artists and make 2020 the best year ever! […]
If you want to give your wicker or rattan furniture a new look, try this easy DIY project! You can update wicker furniture with a little paint and your imagination. Here’s a fun way to update old wicker furniture– I used Annie Sloan chalk paint and inexpensive acrylic craft paints. These two chairs are thrift store makeovers from the Salvation Army. Simple patterns like polka dots, stars,
MURAL PAINTING TIME-LAPSE + Free Download Mural Tips
This mural painting time-lapse video shows how to decorate your walls with a mural of a heart with angel wings and a crown. I explain what materials to use to paint a mural in your house.
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