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How to Distress Chalk Paint

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Upcycling Made Easy If you love thrifting store shopping, chances are you have done a furniture or home decor flip before. Thrifting is the easiest easy to get what you want or need on an affordable budget, especially when it comes to larger pieces like furniture. For ye... Read more →

Posted 1/17/2022 12:34:52 PM

5 Ways to Distress Wood

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Are you new to crafting? Today, our expert crafter, Sherrie Ragsdale, is sharing her DIY knowledge with all of us. Learn 5 different ways to distress wood below. Use these tips and tricks on everything from furniture to home decor and more! Distressing with Sandpaper Supp... Read more →

Posted 5/5/2020 8:40:52 AM

Learn How to Use FolkArt Acrylic Paint as a Staining Resist -- It's Easy!

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Today's educational blog post is a technique-driven post that is quick and easy!  Have you ever used FolkArt Acrylic Colors to create a stencil mask or stencil resist to simulate an inlay pattern in wood?  It really is a pretty cool technique and I would like to share it wi... Read more →

Posted 6/9/2015 12:06:00 PM

Excitement at CHA 2015!

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We shared with you our exciting new products launching at the 2015 Craft and Hobby Association's MegaShow , and today we're sharing a few more fun photos from our booth!  We had some beautiful projects created by our design team to showcase our new products,... Read more →

Posted 1/12/2015 9:01:00 AM

New FolkArt Home Decor at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores!

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It's even easier to restore your decor using a personal touch with the introduction of our expanded line of FolkArt ®‎  Home Decor   new colors, sealers, finishes, stencils, tools and brushes  now available at select Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores ! We love h... Read more →

Posted 1/8/2015 7:01:00 AM

5 Techniques: Mod Podge Sheer Colors

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  Have you tried Mod Podge Sheer Colors yet? It's used to give a beautiful tint to glass, paper, wood and more! Podge Pros Cathie & Steve show us five techniques on how you can easily add a pretty glow to your projects, including:  Technique #1: Swirl, baby! ... Read more →

Posted 7/9/2014 8:07:00 AM
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How should I apply the Barnwood Tint to my project surface?

After properly loading the FolkArt Shortie Brush with Barnwood Tint, apply the tint directly to the unfinished wood surface by brushing long, smooth strokes. Do not allow the tint to pool or puddle in areas. NOTE: Wipe surface with a paper towel or soft, lint-free cloth to r...

What are the two FolkArt Painted Finishes Barnwood products used to create a barn wood finish?

FolkArt Painted Finishes Barnwood is available as a two-step process that includes both Barnwood Tint and Barnwood Wax.

How should I apply the Barnwood Wax to my project surface?

After allowing the first step of Barnwood Tint to thoroughly dry (approximately 4 hours), shake well then apply a small puddle of Barnwood Wax to the palette. Load the FolkArt Shortie Brush with Barnwood Wax and apply a smooth even coat across the surface. NOTE: If applying ...

How should I prepare my surface before painting with FolkArt Painted Finishes Barnwood?

Because FolkArt Painted Finishes Barnwood is a two-step process with the first step being a tint, all unfinished wood surfaces should be clean and smooth. If necessary, sand smooth with medium to fine grit sandpaper. Then wipe with a tack cloth to remove sanding dust.
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