Essentially, the fine-grit sandpaper should be just enough to remove the paint finish and reveal the solid wood. Move to a medium-grit sandpaper (80 grit or 100 grit) only if needed. For a timeworn look, sand the parts of the furniture prone to natural wear and tear. Obviously, these ...
Choosing Your Wood 1 Go thrift shopping. Never whitewash wood that is in good condition. It will ruin your existing paint job or finish. Look for materials for reuse, such as pallets and boards. They can be used to make simple furniture and then be whitewashed. Find old crates, trunks...
Making a beautiful wood sign without the use of a stencil or a cut machine might seem like an impossible task, but it’s very much achievable and requires only a handful of supplies. This step-by-step guide will walk you through everything you need to make your own wood sign with ease...
See how this DIYer used old wood doors to create her gorgeous wood countertops. We realized our only option was to start with “new” wood, and make it look “old”. I didn’t want these to look like butcher block countertops, so we played around with several sizes, and types of ...
I like the look of wood grain and its inherent color variations TIP: If you refinish a table with inserts, make sure you strip, stain and finish those at the same time so they will match! Next, Strip Off the Finish Even if you are going to paint, I suggest stripping off the current...
Milk paint will never look as opaque as commercial paints, but you can get a bold finish and strong color with multiple coats. To make the finish shinier on wood furniture, add a coat of tung oil. It sinks into the wood and nourishes it, which helps preserve the finish longer. ...
Read about the history of jade stones, how to appraise them, what factors to look for, and the interesting color difference. Which color is the most expensive?
This is a story about a little girl named Kayla who wants to see her older brother Khari come home so they can celebrate Kwanzaa together as a family. Khari is stuck at college when a snowstorm hits and his ...
Made from a multitude of materials — everything from metal to bone, wood to plastic, porcelain to old ivory — buttons are pieces of everyday history that you can find pretty much anywhere, and can hold in your hand. Here’s a look at dozens of unique antique buttons, along with some...
In the latest episode of “My Next Question,” expert curators and savvy Instagram sellers Elizabeth Potts of The Moonstoned and Mia Graffam of Fare Well Fine Jewelry share their consumer insights, like what people are buying, as well as tips and tricks to selling through social...