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Host Renai Ellison gives a pale wood grain finish to an unfinished plant stand. She demonstrates using a flogging brush, steel wool and wax finish.

Host Renai Ellison gives a pale wood grain finish to an unfinished plant stand.

Materials:
pale yellow latex paint
paintbrush and roller
mocha brown glaze
medium-grain sandpaper
softening brush
steel wool
wood finishing tool

Figure A

Steps:

Paint the entire surface with a base coat of pale yellow latex paint (figure A). Let dry.

Figure B

Make light circles with a piece of medium grain sandpaper to smooth imperfections out of the surface (figure B). Brush away residue with a light brush.

Figure C

Figure D

Using a paintbrush, apply an even light coat of mocha brown glaze (figure C), patting it on to add texture (figure D).

Let the glaze dry then apply a coat of clear sealer.

Figure E

Using a piece of steel wool, rub the sheen off the finish (figure E).

Figure F

Apply a coat of paste wax as a protectant (figure F).

To achieve more of a traditional wood grain effect:

Figure G

Repeat the process of applying the yellow base coat and the mocha brown glaze (figure G).

Figure H

Figure I

Use the edge of a wood graining tool (figure H) to add texture by dragging the edges in vertical strokes. Make the first stroke in a downward direction then the next stroke in an upward direction (figure I), continuing across the piece in this manner until the surface is done.

Once glaze dries, repeat the process until you achieve the desired effect.

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