We are all heart eyes over here with this finish! Our new Shagreen Mesh Stencil is perfect for adding a gorgeous finish to table tops, furniture, and more. Watch as Amy shows you how easy it is to create this finish!

Step 1: Paint Your Surface

You can choose any color combinations you want but Amy went with...three parts Easy Street, one part Vintage Affliction, one part Brooks Grey. 

Step 2: Make A Glaze

Make a glaze using the recipe: 1 part paint, 1 part water, 1 part Glazed Over. Amy used her color she used for her first coat and added a little Black One Step Paint. 

Step 3: Apply Your Glaze

Take your glaze and apply it with a sponge brush. Apply in small sections to your piece, you probably don't want to do more than 18" square. While the glaze is still wet - take a lint-free rag and pounce it. Let it dry 20-30 minutes.

Once your finish has dried - it will look like this!

Step 4: Time To Stencil!

Apply your Shagreen Mesh Stencil to your first area. Press it on making sure it's in place. Use your Can't Never Could (Black) Gel Art Ink and your ChalkArt Spreader to push your ink through your stencil. Once you've covered the stencil, remove it and let your ink dry 5-10 minutes. Then move on to your next section! 

Products Used:

Clean Slate

Wedge Specialty Brush

Gel Stain - English Walnut

New! Matte Sealer

 Instructions: 

1. Apply Clean Slate to remove all waxes and such from your piece
2. Using a wedge brush, apply two very thin coats of the Gel Stain. We have a variety of colors to choose from, be sure to offload your brush before applying. 
3. Let the Gel Stain dry several hours (3+ hours) making sure it is dry to the touch. 
4. Once your stain is dry, it's time to apply your Matte Sealer. Apply two thin coats of the sealer. 

Step 1 - Clean:

Step 2 - Base Coat: 

Step 3 - Mix It Up:

Step 4 - Apply The Cracked Gesso: 

Step 5 - Sand:

Step 6 - Wipe Away Residue:

Step 7 - Mix Your Milk Paint:

Step 8 - Stir:

Step 9 - Applying The Milk Paint:

Step 10 - Sand:

Step 11 - Clean and Repeat:

Step 12 - Seal: 

Step 13 - Custom Wax:

Step 14 - ENJOY THE BRAGGING RIGHTS:

Amy Howard At Home Contributor, Kathy Kroening, saw this potting bench and knew she could give it a new life. Follow along as she transforms this bench using One Step Paint, Gel Stains, Glazed Over, and more!

Step 1 - Clean with Clean Slate 

Step 2 - Mix Your Cracked Gesso

Mix Cracked Gesso with water as instructed on the package and apply with a chip brush to entire bench. Let dry. 

Step 3 - Paint with One Step Paint

Using a Chip Brush, paint with One Step Paint in CORAL. Let dry. 

Step 4 - Mix and Apply Toscana Milk Paint

Mix Toscana Milk Paint in RIVIERA BLUE and water (1:1 ratio), and apply with a Chip Brush in long strokes, to entire piece.  Let dry. 

Step 5 - Mix One Step Paint with Water

Mix One Step LAKAI BLUE and Water (2:1 ratio) and cover entire piece. Let Dry.

Step 6 - Time For Some Stain

Mix Glazed Over, Kensington Black Gel Stain, Hazel Mahogany Gel Stain, and Water (2:1:1:2).  Apply with a sponge and wipe off with clean lint-free cloth. This step enriches the paint colors and adds depth to the finish.  It appears as if it were an old family bench now, painted over and loving reused over the years.

Step 7 - Seal

Apply two coats Matte Sealer to the entire bench. 

Step 8 - Add A Fun Message

For a fun twist add a stenciled message or design with A Makers' Studio Mesh Stencils in a lighter One Step color, before applying Matte Sealer.  

Final Step - Enjoy The Bragging Rights!

Display your favorite plants and flowers and ENJOY THE BRAGGING RIGHTS!

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