by Cyndi Smith | Mar 22, 2020 | Tutorial, Hardware, Resources
As much as I love painting furniture, it’s the hardware that can make or break the look. Sometimes the hardware is perfect and all it needs is a good cleaning. Sometimes it’s all wrong (or some is missing) and I end up replacing it. (D. Lawless Hardware...
by Cyndi Smith | Feb 25, 2020 | Tutorial, Paint Tutorial, Resources, SFO over Paint
Restoration Hardware has generated quite a following with their white washed wood. And let’s be honest, it’s yummy! If you have a grainy wood like oak and some white wax or stain it’s an easy look to replicate. But what if your piece is already...
by Cyndi Smith | Jul 19, 2019 | IOD Molds, Resources, Tutorial
One of the great things about the Iron Orchid Designs decor products is that they allow for so much versatility! That’s so true for their moulds. I mean, you can make Christmas ornaments, and fall decorations and furniture embellishments with one simple mould...
by Cyndi Smith | Mar 23, 2019 | Glaze, Resources, SFO over Paint, Tutorial, Wax
There are so many techniques that can be used to give a piece of furniture that “wow” factor. From distressing, to stenciling to transfers, a furniture artist has many tools at their disposal. The most frequent question I get, however, centers around...
by Cyndi Smith | Jan 30, 2019 | Resources, Uncategorized
One reason I love painting furniture so much is the huge variety of looks and finishes you can get with paint. I mean, some of the stuff that other furniture artists put out is just amazing. That made me think about my favorite techniques, so I thought I’d...
by Cyndi Smith | Jan 13, 2019 | Prep, Resources, Tutorial
There is such a variety of furniture out there waiting to be painted. I mean there are dressers and chests and night stands, tables and chairs, buffets, benches… And then there are a myriad of finishes. Some pieces have their original finish. Some have been...
