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    Home » 2 Easy Steps and New Wood Looks Like Barnwood

    2 Easy Steps and New Wood Looks Like Barnwood

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    Make New Raw Wood Look Like Barnwood

    I don’t work with new wood very much. I’m more of a rustic, reclaimed, wood kind of gal. A few years ago I was given some wood kits to work with and they’ve been on the bottom of a shelf for a while. I pulled them out a couple of months ago and the JTS and I put them together.

    New wood looks like barnwood in 2 easy steps Petticoat Junktion

    Barnwood Paint Finish

    The first kit project I painted was the Weathered Barnwood Flower Caddy. The barnwood finish I did on that piece was so pretty I had to do it again. ( I have a short video of the project at the end of the post)

    Make new wood looks like barnwood in two easy steps Petticoat Junktion

    2 Easy Steps and New Wood Looks Like Barnwoodnew wood caddy

    This is what I started with. An unfinished wood box with four slots for mason jars…or whatever. The reclaimed rusty bucket handle has been in my junk stash forever. I almost took it to my booth a few times but decided to hang on to it. Now, I’m glad I did.

    FolkArt Painted Finishes Barnwood Effect and Barnwood Wax Project by Petticoat Junktion

    I used  FolkArt Painted Finishes Barnwood and Barnwood Wax for this project.

    FolkArt Barnwood paint product

    This is the caddy with the barnwood effect paint.

    FolkArt white wax for barnwood finish

    It took the barnwood a couple of hours to dry then I applied the wax with a lint free rag.

    reclaimed bucket handle for barnwood caddy

    Next I drilled holes for a couple of rusty screws and attached the bucket hanger. Now isn’t that a cool little caddy. I love it when a project comes together.

    new wood looks like barnwood with FolkArt Barnwood paint and white wax

    I filled the caddy with my vintage jars full of buttons, antique keys, marbles, and crystal beads.

    I filmed a short video (less than 2 minutes) of the whole process. ...

    Barnwood Finish Tutorial

    New wood looks like barnwood in 2 easy steps Petticoat Junktion project

    I set up my DSLR camera on a tripod and filmed the whole project. Now to edit the video. If I ever get it finished I’ll let you guys know.

    See you tomorrow. Have a great day!

    Supplies for this project:
    FolkArt Barnwood Tint (no longer available)
    FolkArt Barnwood Wax
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    1. Dee

      September 04, 2016 at 2:31 am

      This is perfect for those of us who can't easily find old wood! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!

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    2. Cynthia Chilson Finger

      August 30, 2016 at 9:47 pm

      Love it. Thanks for sharing!

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    3. Tami Toppen

      August 22, 2016 at 10:09 pm

      Wow I really like this affect. I wonder where I can get this product?
      Tami

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    4. Ivory

      August 22, 2016 at 9:41 pm

      Is it cute? Ah, yes! You nailed it!!!

      Reply
    5. Sherry Fram

      August 22, 2016 at 1:33 pm

      Love it! Looks just like old wood! Thanks for showing us how to get the look!

      Reply
    6. Tammy

      August 22, 2016 at 9:05 am

      Love this effect and the caddy is adorable!

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