I’m back with my super easy tutorial on how to make wood look old, like I did with my Mason Jar Centerpieces last week!
It was so quick and easy and I love the look!
I started with one coat of Dark Walnut stain
I then followed with 2 coats of Heirloom White spray paint.
For the final step, I followed up with my 18-volt sander and an 80-grit sanding pad. There is no science to this process. I just sanded away until I got the look I wanted. I love this sander! It works so quickly and requires no elbow grease;) I love having cordless freedom!!
That was it!
I love the look! If you love it, I’d love your shares below;)
~Ashley
Could I please have the dimensions for this box, we have made one but it looks bigger. much appreciated and love your work!
How long did you let the dark walnut stain sit before you applied the heirloom spray?!
I’m making this now, and followed the directions from another stain and paint project. 15 min is good for a nice dark stain. Be sure you rub it down with a lint free cloth to remove the excess stain. That’s a must! And let it dry 8 hrs before painting. Patience is the key! I hope my answer isn’t too late. 🙂 This is an old post so you might not get a reply from the gal that made it. I’m excited to do this. It’s a beautiful idea! Good luck!
Thank you Wendy! If you are using Rust-oleum or Varathane you shouldn’t need much more than an hour between paint and stain. Hope this helps!