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Assorted Candle Sticks

Give an assortment of candle sticks a weathered and aged look using Waverly Inspirations Chalk Finish Acrylic Paint. This project is perfect for accenting your home decor with a rustic, farmhouse touch.

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Project #15924 Skill Level: Intermediate
supplies

Plaid Supplies

Waverly ® Inspirations Chalk Finish Acrylic Paint - Mineral, 16 oz. - 60756E

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Waverly ® Inspirations Chalk Acrylic Paint - Plaster, 8 oz. - 60679E

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Waverly ® Inspirations Chalk Acrylic Paint - Truffle, 8 oz. - 60710E

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Waverly ® Inspirations Wax - Clear, 8 oz. - 60678E

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Other Supplies

  • Medium Grit Sandpaper 
  • Stencil Tape 
  • Assorted Candle Sticks

instructions

  1. Basecoat all candle sticks with Plaster and let dry.
  2. Following photo as a guide, tape off candle sticks as shown.
  3. Apply second coat, completely covering the first coat of Plaster.  Apply second coat following photo for guide. Let dry completely.
  4. Sand candle sticks to distress and reveal the Plaster color.
  5. Sand more or less to achieve desired distressed finish.  Remove dust with a dry soft cloth.
  6. Following basic instructions on the Clear Wax.  Apply wax to seal and protect.  Let dry completely and polish with a dry soft cloth.

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Waverly Inspirations Chalk FAQs

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Related FAQs

Yes, you can create custom colors by mixing any number of the Waverly Inspirations Chalk paints together.
Start with the lightest color, adding in darker shades until desired color is achieved.
The benefit of painting with Waverly Inspirations Chalk is that no prep work such as sanding, stripping or priming is needed.
When painting on previously used furniture, simply clean the surface using a glass cleaner to remove dirt or dust particles. When painting on glass surfaces, make sure to clean surface using rubbing alcohol.
Stir well to incorporate the paint. Use straight from the bottle or pour a small amount onto a palette.
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