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Dry Brush Painting Technique That Makes Furniture Look Like Art!

4.11.2017

Dry brush painting furniture is a fun and simple furniture painting technique that adds dimension, color and interest to your furniture! By layering paint vertically we transformed an old desk into an amazing piece of art!

In this tutorial, you'll learn a variety of layering and dry brushing paint techniques so you can tap into your creativity and imagine up your own works of furniture art!

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WHAT IS DRY BRUSHING WITH PAINT?

In short, dry brushing is a painting technique that uses such a small amount of paint on your paint brush that it feels almost "dry" to the touch.

When you use minimal paint on your brush and apply light pressure, the dry brush effect leaves a light and scratchy brush stroke that resembles texture.

Dry brush painting is a furniture painting technique that you typically apply right before you seal your project.

Dry brushing adds interest and highlights the gorgeous details of a piece.

The reason I LOVE dry brushing the most is because the process goes so quickly! But be prepared. Your friends and family are going to think it took you hours to create your finish!

Do you tell them or keep that to yourself, ... that's up to you! ;)

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Green Painted Furniture Ideas

3.17.2016

Would you paint your furniture green? Take a peak at these AMAZING green painted furniture ideas. From painting upholstery with chalk paint® to refinishing furniture in green milk paint, we're showing you FOUR of our best furniture makeovers painted in green!

Top of the morning you 'all! Happy St. Patricks Day to you! We LOVE the color GREEN! From painting upholstery and fabric to painting wood, we've done it all. In celebration of this day, we'd like to roll back the clock and share some of our FAVORITE Green Painted Furniture transformations with you!

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DIY Rustic Farmhouse Desks From A Kitchen Table

1.08.2016

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Today, I am sharing a fantastic way to re-purpose an old table and turn it into a rustic and space saving rustic farmhouse desk.

Let's face it, space is a commodity! Especially in our kids bedrooms. What if I could show you a way to get two desks out of one ugly kitchen table?

This next furniture makeover is not only going to save on space, it's going to get a lot of bang for our buck!

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Emerald Green Painted Desk Makeover

7.01.2015

Painting furniture in emerald green is not for everyone. But, this bold color is a head turner! Need some Green Painted DIY furniture inspiration? You've come to the right place! Take a peak at this lovely Emerald Green Painted Desk Makeover and see if green is your thing.

Painting furniture is therapeutic for me. And for some reason, this next makeover was a real treat to work on. From the time I opened my can of General Finishes Milk Paint in Emerald Green to the very last picture taken, I think I had a perm-a-grin!

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That doesn't always happen with a furniture makeover story. But, it happened here and it all started by finding this old antique desk from the 1890's.

Her spindle legs, her wooden wheels, the curves and even the hardware were in such great shape for her age. The original finish was chipping everywhere but beyond that, she was beautiful...

I started with the wheels. They received a good cleaning and some painters tape. Then, I sprayed them with some gold spray paint.

The hardware received the same spa treatment. And while they were drying I could turn my attention to the chipping finish and the new upholstery on the chair.

Both the chair and the desk received a good sanding. The chippy finish was a cinch to take off.... one of the perks of finding a piece so old. ;)

And then, the magic started. If you're looking for a really nice Emerald Green hue, General Finishes has it. I'm smitten.

Here's why... Meet The Cynthia Dresser all dolled up.

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Thank you, HGTV for featuring this desk makeover!

Is green your thing? ;)

Carrie || Thirty Eighth Street