Wanna know how to distress furniture, or any wood piece? Get your milk paint, aniline dye, stain and oil. Some brushes and rags, and even a little elbow grease! You may have a beautiful piece of furniture, but as the craftsman proudly announces, the final finish is the star of the whole show! He's absolutely right! This is a great, yet simple, tutorial to watch to give you some great ideas to distress your next furniture project.
Now, if you're like me, and REALLY love that old-as-the-hills look, this is your tutorial! Craftsman Mitchell Rudman takes you through the steps to get that look like a piece belonged to your grandmother...actually, your great grandmother! So, choose your weapon (in other words, the colors you want), add a little crackling compound, get out your spackling or putty knife, and go to town! This finish is really gonna melt your butter!
Master Craftsman Jason Lucas takes you through the steps to get that old black look on a cabinet door. By the time you're finished with a project like this, it's gonna give the furniture, or cabinetry, that painted-over-and-over look. And the good thing is: you don't even need to strip the old finish! Stay tuned to the very end to see a kitchen island completed with this finish. Stunning!
Sometimes, you just want to take a wood piece, and make it look old. This quick and informative tutorial will take you through the simple steps to give your next project an old, rustic wood look. Master Craftsman Izzy Swan makes the tutorial interesting and fun. And who knew that one of the secrets was a few squirts from a can of black spray paint?
Another fantastic and simple tutorial by Master Craftsman Izzy Swan. A little surprise here is that he used a steel wool and vinegar cocktail to "age" the wood. Wondering what that is? There are plenty of articles on how to mix steel wool and vinegar for that perfect aging cocktail. The bench looks beautiful! Follow these simple steps and your next wood project will, too!
