This was my first attempt at distressing furniture. I read up on techniques on Miss Mustard Seed's blog in preparation - it was very helpful.
I started off with these 1980's style barstools.
First step was to stand them and then paint them a creamy white. I used a sample I received from Valspar - Blizzard Fog. 
Next step was to paint the design, using a stencil. Once it dried, I used a dry brush to paint a bit of white over the design to make it look a bit more worn.
I then sanded it again, hitting the spots that would get the most wear - the edges, the bars along the bottom.
Then I used Dark Walnut Stain, brushed it on then wiped it off with an old rag.
Last step was to seal with a couple of coats of Minwax Polycrylic (water based).
Linked up to Miss Mustard Seed's Furniture Friday.And Primitive & Proper.
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ReplyDeletethese came out great! what a difference!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! You are inspiring me to try this myself. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower! I found you at Mamie Janes. The bar stools look great and I'm going to dig deeper into your blog. I love the title.
ReplyDeletethose are gorgeous! i love the stencil- it was perfect!
ReplyDeleteThose turned out fabulously! Ironically I have two of these sitting in my paint booth as we speak. I just primed them today and intended to have them white distressed with numbers on the seats but I'm loving this stencil! I think I just changed my mind on the design lol.
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