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Learn how to create your own colored paint washes for wooden surfaces to add color while preserving the wood's texture. Dilute paint with water starting with one part water to two parts paint, and adjust to achieve the desired effect. Experiment with different dilution stages to enhance the wood grain and original color tone.

A wash will add color without sacrificing the visual interest of the wood's texture; all you need to do is dilute paint with water. Start by adding one part water to two parts paint, and test the wash on a wooden swatch before working directly on your surface. If you want to see more wood grain, continue to add water. You'll notice that as the wash gets lighter, the tone of the wood's original color comes through. We took Martha Stewart Vintage Décor paints through three dilution stages to…

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Oct 29, 2024 - 3,564 likes, 67 comments - emmabestdesign on May 17, 2024: "I've been so busy painting recently and getting ready for @suffolkopenstudios next month that I keep forgetting to post! Here is a snippet of a beautiful 94 year old cabinet I've been working on, covered with lovely hand painted folk details 🌿 Painted on my a…

Emma Best on Instagram: "I've been so busy painting recently and getting ready for @suffolkopenstudios next month that I keep forgetting to post! Here is a snippet of a beautiful 94 year old cabinet I've been working on, covered with lovely hand painted folk details 🌿 Painted on my all time favourite blue _ @chalkpaint #greekblue 🩵 Hopefully I'll have a few more pieces to show this week as I try to make the studio a little less 'brown' with all its unpainted pieces! Which me luck…

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Nov 23, 2024 - Cut down on food waste by making the most of the ingredients you have at home. Food Simp's all-in-one meal planner, grocery list maker, and recipes app make coo…

Transform your wooden surfaces with this easy two-tone paint technique that beautifully accentuates the natural grain. Perfect for DIY enthusiasts, this method adds depth and character to any wood piece, making it a standout feature in your home. Whether you're updating furniture or creating a custom art piece, this approach offers a stunning, professional-looking finish with minimal effort. Get ready to elevate your woodworking projects with this simple yet effective painting strategy.

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Apr 14, 2025 - 64 likes, 15 comments - melissafrancesart on January 15, 2021: "🍄🌿🐌 • • • • • #etsy #etsyuk #etsyshop #etsyseller #woodpainting #woodart #handmade #handpainted #acrylicpainting #acryliconwood #woodslice #woodsliceart #toadstool #mushroom #snail #snailart #toadstoolart #cottagecoreaesthetic #cottagecoreart #cottageco…

Melissa Summerhayes on Instagram: “🍄🌿🐌 • • • • • #etsy #etsyuk #etsyshop #etsyseller #woodpainting #woodart #handmade #handpainted #acrylicpainting #acryliconwood #woodslice…”

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Learn how to achieve a weathered paint look on your wall using faux painting techniques. Create a rustic and aged appearance with crackle painting methods.

You can use a variety of faux painting techniques to create a weathered look on a wall. Achieve the look of old, weathered wood with a three-step process in which you apply a base coat, glaze and top...

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