This week we are crushing on BLACK. Black provides the visual anchor that every room needs. Amy shows you what colors work well with black and how to take our Black One Step Paint to the next level. 

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Complimentary Shades Of One Step Paint:

Luxe Grey - a beautiful light gray with a hint of blue.

Graphite - a deep gray color that compliments black perfectly.

Change the look of our Black One Step Paint with the following:

Cerusing Wax - add Cerusing Wax for a beautiful satin patina

Light Wax - add Light Wax to add sheen

Dark Wax - use Dark Wax in combination with Light Wax for a gorgeous sheen

Dust of Ages - add Dust of Ages to add incredible depth

Amy sat down to show you how to "Get This Look" on your new favorite finish! Shop the products she used below. 

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Venetian Plaster

Milk Paint

Pigment Powder

Light Wax

Dark Wax

Products You Need:

• Black – Furniture Lacquer
• Bright Idea Lacquer – Clear

Other Supplies Needed:

• Vases
• Painters’ Tape

Instructions:

1. Begin by taping off any area that you don’t want to get paint. Make sure the vase is clean of any debris.

2. Then, using nice long side-swiping sweeps, apply the Black Furniture Lacquer. Be sure to start off the vase moving on to it and then off again for each pass. Allow to dry for an hour in between each coat, spraying 2-3 thin coats total.

3. Repeat the process using Bright Idea Lacquer to help protect it and add extra shine.

4. Once done drying, remove the painters’ tape.

Gene took over on Friday to show you how to create a white marble finish on your furniture tops with Venetian Plaster! Follow this video, take notes, and try this out on a piece of your furniture. Don't forget to Enjoy The Bragging Rights!

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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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Script On Terra Cotta Pots

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!

Amy & Gene hopped on Facebook Live tonight to answer some of your questions! 

• How do you make One Step Paint smooth?
• Should you paint your grout?
• How can you protect your finishes outside?
• & more!

Watch to hear their advice and head to our Facebook Page to ask a question for next week's Ask Amy & Gene!

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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