Sand and clean the piece well and prime. I used a paint that had the primer in it already. Apply two coats of latex paint(I mixed my own custom colour). I used a paint brush to apply the paint because I wanted the brush strokes to show to add character to the piece. Choose a stencil to match the piece you working on. I used an acrylic craft paint in Gold. Use a stencil spray adhesive to help keep your stencil in place. I dabbed on a thin layer of gold paint and removed the stencil right away. After the paint is completely dry make sure that you remove any spray adhesive that has stuck to the surface of the piece as it will prevent the stain and wax from taking properly. Apply stain with a lint free cloth. I kept my cloth slightly damp. It seemed to work better as the stain dries quickly and it gave me a little more working time. Rub over in small sections. I worked with the grain of the brush strokes. wipe off excess stain remaining if needed. Let dry really well. You be the judge on how much stain. The more stain the older the piece will look. I used a minwax Colonial Pine on these pieces but use whatever suits your piece. I tested everything on a sample before applying it to the actual piece. I knew then how to apply the stain and how much I wanted to use and how it would look on the paint colour I chose. Apply the wax paste and buff to a beautiful sheen!Sand and clean the piece well and prime. I used a paint that had the primer in it already. Apply two coats of latex paint(I mixed my own custom colour). I used a paint brush to apply the paint because I wanted the brush strokes to show to add character to the piece. Choose a stencil to match the piece you working on. I used an acrylic craft paint in Gold. Use a stencil spray ... Read full instructions »Difficulty:
Lovely job, the only thing i would suggest is that you put the stencil somewhere it won't be covered up when the item is in use, the front of the drawers would have been a better place as when your books, lamp etc are on the nightstand you won't see the stencil detail
Ha Ha! Thanks! I heart them too. I wish someone would heart them enough to buy them! I have them for sale but they are quite a specific style. Someday!
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