On this #FinishFriday Amy sat down to go over Toscana Milk Paint, which is also her favorite finish! This video is great for beginners to learn what you can do with this amazing product.

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Toscana Milk Paint allows you to easily recreate the iconic historic patina found on European antiques. Each carefully curated pigment is sourced from Italy and the South of France to provide superior finish, color, and vibrancy. Whether you are a beginner or an expert purist, you are sure to fall in love with Amy’s favorite finish!

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Use this technique to paint your own Geometric Nightstand. Choose any color from our collection of One Step Paint for this fun design. 

Supplies (click below to shop): 

• Nightstand
• Clean Slate
• Cranley Garden - One Step Paint 
• Wedge Specialty Brush
• Painters’ Tape
• Lint Free Cloth

Instructions: 

1. Begin by cleaning the top and sides of the nightstand using a lint free cloth and Clean Slate. 

2. Then use the Wedge Specialty Brush to apply Cranley Garden One Step Paint, using nice long stokes and always painting into a wet edge.  Be sure to paint in the direction of the grain as well. 

3. Once dry apply a second coat of paint. 

4. Next, add painters’ tape to the front of the dresser at an angle.  If it crosses over a handle you can tape it off to paint partially as well. 

5. Then continue the angle below to any crossbars but also taping off the legs. Be sure to burnish the tape (rub firmly) so that the paint doesn’t leak underneath it. 

6. Use your cloth and Clean Slate again to wipe down the area you will be painting.

7. Then paint those areas using the same method as in steps 2-3.

8. Lastly, carefully remove the Painters’ Tape and allow paint to cure. 

9. Optional, you can seal using one of the Amy Howard At Home Waxes or Sealants if you would like for added protection, durability, and sheen, but it is not necessary. 

10. ENJOY THE BRAGGING RIGHTS!

This Cracked Patina Vase is so chic and would be the perfect addition to your home. You'll be able to enjoy fresh flowers and plants in this beautiful vase while enjoying the bragging rights! 

Supplies: 

• Vase
• Clean Slate
• Toscana Sage – One Step Paint
• Parisian Gray – One Step Paint
• Serengeti Gray – One Step Paint
• Cracked Patina
• Dust of Ages
• Light Antique Wax
• Chip Brushes
• 1.5” Nylon Tapered Brush
• Lint Free Cloth
• Fine Sandpaper

Instructions:

1. Begin by cleaning the vase using a lint free cloth and Clean Slate.

2. Then use your Nylon Brush to apply one coat of Toscana Sage One Step Paint.

3. Once dry, use a Chip Brush to apply a thin layer of Cracked Patina, making sure the entire surface is covered but that it is not too thick anywhere. 

4. Let that dry and then use another Chip Brush to apply a layer of Parisian Gray.  Be sure to go over the surface only once or twice and no more.  You want to avoid holidays yet not go over an area too much or leave it too thick. If working with a larger vase, work in sections.

5. Once the paint begins to crack, use a clean Chip Brush on its side to begin moving and lifting off the paint. 

6. Next, go back with your fingers to further manipulate the textured surface. 

7. Allow to dry and then use a fine sandpaper to smooth any rough spots. 

8. Now repeat steps 3-7 using the last paint color, Serengeti Gray.

9. Once dry, use a Chip Brush to apply the Light Antiquing Wax.

10. Then, once the wax has come to tack, apply the Dust of Ages allowing it to sit on the wax as the wax completely hardens. After that you can gently remove the excess dust. 

Amy answers all of your burning questions about Glazing on today's Finish Friday! What is glazing? When would I use glazing? Do I have to wax after glazing? Watch today's video to get all of those questions answered. 

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Love napkins with a little flair? Well take your leftover One Step Paint and DIY! These napkins would be perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, a lunch with friends, or just a weeknight meal. 

Supplies:

• Cloth Napkin
• Barefoot In The Park – One Step Paint
• Cherborg – One Step Paint
• Foam Dome Brush
• Square Block of Styrofoam (or block of wood)
• Piece of Foam Sheet
• Scissors
• Hot Glue Gun
• Two plastic cups or containers

Instructions:

1. Begin by cutting your foam sheet into small strips the same length as your block.

2. Then use your hot glue gun to first glue two pieces of foam together and then glue them onto your block, leaving a gap between each strip.

3. Mix 1 part water to 2 parts paint of each color.

4. Using your Foam Dome Brush, dip in each color and begin to offload using an up down motion.

5. Then, using the same up down motion, apply the paint to your homemade stamp. Try to apply the darker color (Cherborg) on one side, the lighter color (Barefoot In The Park) on the other, and then a mix of the two in the middle.  This will give you an ombre effect.

6. Next, place the stamp down starting on the corner of the napkin. Apply firm pressure.

7. Carefully lift the stamp up and then repeat the steps alternating the direction of the stripes.

Create a unique napkin holder as a housewarming gift or to have a little something new in your kitchen.

Supplies - click below to shop: 

• Napkin Holder
• Clean Slate
• Holey Moley - One Step Paint 
• Brooks Grey - One Step Paint
• Palmer Pink - One Step Paint 
• Massey Hill - One Step Paint 
• 1.5” Round Tapered Brush
• Painters’ Tape
• Lint Free Cloth

Instructions: 

1. Begin by cleaning the napkin holder using a lint-free cloth and Clean Slate. 
2. Next, place a piece of Painters’ Tape vertically to section off ¼ of the napkin holder. 
3. Burnish the tape by rubbing firmly along the edge. 
4. Then use the Round Tapered Brush to apply Brooks Grey One Step Paint using long strokes.  Be sure to stop before getting to the end, leaving the raw brush strokes showing. 
5. After applying a second coat, remove the Painters’ Tape and allow to fully dry. 
6. Next, repeat the steps using the other three One Step Paint colors, applying Painters’ Tape to both sides and not burnishing as hard on top of the previously painted stripe. 

Use tin cans to create these chic lanterns! Pick your favorite shades of One Step Paint and you have fun new decorative pieces. 

Supplies: 

• 3 Tin Cans (lids removed and washed)
• Clean Slate
• Peachy Keen - One Step Paint 
• Toscana Sage - One Step Paint 
• Geyer Gray - One Step Paint 
• Wedge Specialty Brush
• Lint Free Cloth
• Paper
• Marker
• Tape
• Hammer
• Nail(s)

Instructions: 

1. Begin by wiping the exterior of the cans using a lint-free cloth and Clean Slate. 
2. Next, fill with water and freeze overnight.  (note: if you don’t want to have to hammer the bottom then fill 1 inch at a time allowing it to freeze completely as you go) 
3. While you wait, draw or print off your design.  Then use your marker to make dots along the edges giving you a guide to follow when hammering. 
4. Next, once the water is completely frozen, wrap the tin in with your guide and tape it to hold in place.  
5. Begin making holes using a hammer and nail, careful not to hit your fingers.  You may want to do this step outside on top of a towel to prevent dinting the can. 
6. Once done and the can is all dry, firmly grasp the can and hammer the bottom back in if it has popped out from freezing. (Skip this step if you slowly froze the water to avoid this) 
7. Next use your Wedge Specialty Brush and One Step Paint to paint the exterior of the can. Use nice long strokes and always paint into a wet edge.  Don’t worry about clogging holes, you can go back later and poke through them using your nail. 
8. Careful when placing tea light candles in as the interior of the can may have sharp edges.  

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How fun are these donut stands? Create your very own with your favorite shades of One Step Paint. These are sure to make your Saturday morning donuts a little more enjoyable. 

Supplies: 

• 3 Wooden Chair legs (sanded)
• 6 Wooden Plaques (sanded)
• 3  3/8” Wooden Rods 9” long (sanded)
• Peachy Keen - One Step Paint 
• Palmer Pink - One Step Paint 
• American Dream - One Step Paint 
• Light Wax
• Wedge Specialty Brush
• Chip Brush
• Wood Glue
• Drill and Drill Bits

Instructions: 

1. Begin by drilling holes into the center of plaques using a 3/8” drill bit.

2. Then use wood glue to attach the plaques to the top and bottom of the chair legs, making sure the screws on the chair legs go into the bottom plaques. 

3. Allow glue to set according to the instructions on the bottle.

4. Once glue has dried begin painting each stand using American Dream, Palmer Pink, and Peachy Keen One Step Paints. Be sure to always paint into a wet edge. 

5. Once dry, use your Chip Brush to load and then offload your Light Wax. Then apply to the stands.

6. Once wax is dry place your rods into the holes on the top of each stand.

Enjoy The Bragging Rights!