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  • Painted Cabinet
  • From "Fresh Coat"
    episode DFCT-102


    With the walls and decorative accessories complete, Vickie and host Steve Bull embellish a pine cabinet.

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    Stenciled chest with silver painted accents.
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    Figure A
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    Figure B

    1. Apply eggshell latex base and allow to dry.

    2. Dip dry brush in silver latex paint, then remove most of the paint from the brush by rubbing inside of cardboard box (figure A).

    3. Lightly drag brush against the furniture to create silver streaks.

    4. Once paint dries, tape stencil to top of cabinet using painter's tape to adhere.

    5. Dip stipple brush in silver paint and remove excess in cardboard box as before.

    6. Stipple silver paint over the stencil (figure B) and remove stencil when finished.


    RESOURCES :

    Platinum Metallic Paint
    (Silver paint for frames, cabinet and pedestal)
    Modern Masters
    Website: www.modernmastersinc.com

    Stippling Brush
    Symphony Brushes
    Website: www.paintbrushes.com

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