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 | 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 | Sep 4, 2018 | Hardware, Paint Tutorial, Prep, SFO over Paint, Tutorial
My heart skipped a beat when I found this beautiful dresser. I could envision the delicate carving being accented with some glaze or wax. So I was super happy when I was able to bring her home. The top had some minor damage and scratches. Nothing that stripping and...
by Cyndi Smith | Aug 13, 2018 | Hardware, Paint Tutorial, SFO over Paint, Tutorial
Last year I was at a flea market and ran across this chest. It was beat up. It had graffiti written on the top. I think a dog had chewed on one of the drawers. But there was something about it that cried out to be restored. So it sat in my garage for months. ...
