5 GORGEOUS PAINT FINISHES TO TRANSFORM YOUR DIYS AND CRAFTS

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These five paint finishes with step-by-step instructions make it easy to completely transform your secondhand finds and craft projects.

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PAINTING TECHNIQUES

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The most important step in this finish is finding the perfect blue-green shade.

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VINTAGE STEEL PAINT FINISH

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FARMHOUSE WEATHERED WOOD PAINT FINISH

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COPPER PATINA PAINT FINISH

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VINTAGE BRASS PAINT FINISH

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5 GORGEOUS PAINT FINISHES TO TRANSFORM YOUR DIYS AND CRAFTS

These five paint finishes with step-by-step instructions make it easy to completely transform your secondhand finds and craft projects.

PAINTING TECHNIQUES

PAINTING TECHNIQUES

- Dry brushing - Stippling - Color wash - Wiping

The most important step in this finish is finding the perfect blue-green shade.

The most important step in this finish is finding the perfect blue-green shade.

METAL PATINA PAINT FINISH

METAL PATINA PAINT FINISH

VINTAGE STEEL PAINT FINISH

VINTAGE STEEL PAINT FINISH

It works best to use a foam brush or a paintbrush with very smooth bristles for this.

It works best to use a foam brush or a paintbrush with very smooth bristles for this.

FARMHOUSE WEATHERED WOOD PAINT FINISH

FARMHOUSE WEATHERED WOOD PAINT FINISH

COPPER PATINA PAINT FINISH

COPPER PATINA PAINT FINISH

VINTAGE BRASS PAINT FINISH

VINTAGE BRASS PAINT FINISH

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