Are you looking for a unique way to spruce up your home? Watch as Amy completely transforms this $12 Asian-inspired table! We'll take you step-by-step through the process of using Milk Paint to create this gorgeous finish.
Use Clean Slate with a lint free rag to clean the piece all over, wiping away any grease, dirt, old wax, and other particles you might not be able to see. Allow the Clean Slate 10-15 minutes to fully evaporate from the piece.
Step Two
Take the One Step Paint in Charm School and shake for one minute. Open the can and stir well using the stir stick, making sure the contents at the bottom are well incorporated. Using the Wedge Specialty Brush, begin painting your piece with a thin coat. If the paint drags or feels too thick, you may add a tablespoon of water at a time making sure to mix thoroughly. Once the first coat has completely dried (30-45 minutes), use the same method to paint a second thin coat.
Step Three
Take the Noir Toscana Milk Paint and mix one part Milk Paint to one part water (ex. 1 cup powder to 1 cup water). Mix well but not vigorously so as to avoid foam.TIP: We advise mixing your Milk Paint the day before and allowing it to sit in the refrigerator overnight to allow any bubbles to settle. If you follow this method, allow to sit out and come to room temperature before using and then stir gently to reconstitute the milk paint. Using the Natural Chip Brush, load your brush with paint, off load, then begin painting in long strokes. Continue painting until the base of your piece is fully painted.TIP: Milk Paint is much thinner than regular paint. For the best application, you will want to work on a horizontal surface, so turn your piece each time you begin a new section if possible. If you're not able to turn your piece and work with the surface horizontally, use a hair dryer to dry the milk paint and keep it from dripping as you work.
Step Four
Take two containers and add water to one and Antiquing Glaze to the other. Immerse the Sea Wool Sponge into the water and squeeze out the excess, then immerse into the Antiquing Glaze and squeeze out the excess glaze. Lightly pounce the sponge onto the dried milk paint (if you're not able to turn your piece and work with the surface horizontally, use a hair dryer to dry the glaze and keep it from dripping as you work). Tap and dab the sponge, do not drag or pull. The Antiquing Glaze is meant to wear down the Milk Paint so the One Step Paint underneath shows through, giving a chippy look and variances in the color.
Use the Antiquing Glaze in a pouncing motion with the sponge over your whole piece or as desired. Every so often or after each section, dip your sponge into the water and clean ,squeezing out any excess. Dip back into the Antiquing Glaze, squeeze out, and continue to the next section. Some Milk Paint will naturally transfer to your sponge, and this is okay. Just be sure to clean the sponge so it's not too loaded with paint and the glaze isn't coming through. You may antique as much as you like until you get the desired look and the One Step is showing through to the desired effect.
Step Five
Once the piece has fully dried from the glaze, use the Natural Chip Brush and load it with the Light Wax. Offload onto a piece of cardboard or wood. Lightly feather the Light Wax over the piece, concentrating on edges and trim that would naturally show the most wear from touching. Feather over the whole piece, loading (and then always offloading) as needed. Now use the same technique for the Dark Wax. Load your Natural Chip Brush, offload onto cardboard, and feather over your piece, focusing on edges, corners, and any trim. TIP: Do not add too much wax. You need very little amounts feathered onto your piece, pressing it into the wax. Use a lint free rag to buff (rub) the Dust of Ages further into the wood until you get the desired sheen.
Step Six
Once the wax has almost completely dried (about 30 minutes), take a clean brush and dip into the Dust of Ages. Sprinkle the dust onto your piece and then dab more dust over the surface. Rub the dust into the piece with your hands (you may wear gloves if desired)
Finally
Enjoy the Bragging Rights!
Let your guests know the story of your piece and how you made it the unique treasure it is now.
AFTER
Watch the tutorial to see the full process from start to finish.
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