PLEASE NOTE: I didn't show me topcoating the piece - I was so excited to get this video up I forgot to add that segment! I did topcoat and recommend doing so for durability and longevity of the piece!
Thank you,Kim! I loveeee this signature look of yours. (So do your clients and other furniture artists!) I've seen your finished pieces both with a painted base as well as wood grain base using this technique of yours and its gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing. 💕
I’m so grateful you took the time & care to show us all this amazing finish! 🙏🏻Thank you so very much!!! I’m going to do this to the top of my Hepplewhite buffet cabinet that’s entirely painted in Champlain. I was going to do the faux wood stain technique as Fusion has shown with either cappuccino or driftwood (have both), for the entire piece but my husband said it wasn’t possible to give it a faux wood grain with all the detailing in the front with all the trim & cabinetry. So…I may do a wash with the two paints used in this demo for the front ‘cuz Champlain was just suppose to be an undercoat to my glaze & clashes with my artwork I have hanging above it (it’s kinda boring looking & looks a bit off in color). Im still on the fence what to do any insights would be appreciated. Oh, pls know I was totally captivated throughout this demo & the one you did using fusion stain as a glaze as well. I’ll be following you on all other social media channels & when I do this gorgeous technique like yours, I’ll shout it out to the world it’s all because of you. Btw…really enjoy all your demo videos. Such a service your providing to the diy furniture painting community & know your efforts are truly appreciated by many!
This video was so helpful!! I'm just starting out and I was searching for tips on applying different finishes. So glad I found you!! Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
I attempted this effect recently and it turned out pretty good but was a bit "stripy". I saw in a recent video where it looked like you were blending them. The video was about something else but I saw the blending process a little. So I did that a little bit, but I now see that the trick was to blend it a LOT more. I can't wait to try it again on my next piece. Great video. Thanks for posting it. I used Algonquin and Goddess Ashwagandha, and let me tell you it was hard to water down a discontinued color like that :) but it worked nicely.
I love this look! The light finishes are definitely growing in popularity lately. I’m wondering if this could be done over paint or primer, or if only on bare wood?
Thank you! They are - it’s all I do lately! 😀 Paint yes - it’s will look different but it can be - just primer would look weird because it’s a wash - it’s sheer so you wouldn’t want to see the primer color I wouldn’t think
I stained my table top with a latex wash from Minwax. My table top had some discoloration that came through the stain wash. Can I do this technique over that since I didn't seal it yet? I actually have FMP paint to use for this after watching this video. I just love your videos and your work. Very inspirational to those of us that are new to this.
Thank you so much! I am not sure what you mean by a latex stain wash - if you are referring to a latex paint that you used as a stain wash - you can try it certainly and see how it adheres, I am not a fan of using latex on furniture (its use is more for interior drywall and can peel on furniture). I have never tried so I can't speak to the fact if it will work or not. The look is intended to be done over bare wood to feature the wood grain and layering different products could also be problematic and not give you the finish you are looking for. I would suggest removing the current painted finish and starting over with a a furniture paint - FMP if you have it would be perfect. Hope that helps - good luck!
Love this look but I have a question. You use a different brush for each colour, but do you use a third brush to blend the two before the sponge? Thanks!
Thank you I am using 2 brushes to apply and then I take one of them with basically no more product on it and blend the two before using the sponge to offload more product and blend more 😀
I love that look!! Do you dampen the sponge or just use it dry? I’m guessing dry but thought I would ask. Where do you get your sponges? Thanks for the video. Never get tired of watching and learning!
Thank you, no dry sponge, I rinse after first coat and let dry for my second coat. If you look in the show notes I put the link to the sponges as well as a discount code for them! 😀
Hi, I love this wash. It’s beautiful! I just ran across your videos this weekend and wanted to ask if you started out painting most of your pieces using a brush or have you always used a sprayer? Thanks for the video, I’m learning so much!
Hi! Thank you! I did for years I brushed! I started spraying about 3-4 years ago. I just got so busy that I need to pick up production and spraying allows me to accomplish 20-25 pieces a month! Thank you so much for watching!
Fantastic video, thanks for sharing this technique! Quick question, what grain do you sand to for this look? And do you do any light finishing sanding before topcoat?
Thank you! I sand to bare wood, if solid wood (not veneer) I start at 100 grit, 120, 150 and end at 180. Sometimes with water based products they can raise the grain - I take 0000 steel wool to knock it down, wince and then topcoat
I have a cherry dresser that I sanded to bare wood. Do I have to use clear shellac before doing the wash or can I just seal when I'm completely finished?
I would suggest yes, I have done a short on just that, it will save your wash from turning color - which can absolutely happen with doing light colors over cherry or mahogany
It tougher on chairs - I personally don't do chairs anymore - way too labor intensive - you could do it - its just going to be challenging - you will have to sand them to bare wood for the wash to look nice and even with no previous finish peeking through -I would paint the chairs solid to match and compliant in either or both of the colors - say 4 chairs in Algonquin and 2 in Raw Silk
Yes that’s the thing with this look, it’s gives a light natural finish and still allows you to see the beautiful wood grain, you will want to sand down to bare wood, removing all the current finish
@@BorninaBarnBoutique Sorry - I should have noted; I tried to just whitewash the oak, but it came out looking a little pinkish. I am hoping that adding in your technique and including Fusion Algonquin will help ?!
do you think this would be ok to do on a lightly sanded dark wood table? I'm doing a project for my sister and I won't be able to completely sand. Should I paint the top white first than wash? Thanks for your help!
Yes, just know that you will want to dilute less to achieve more coverage. Make it more like a blended paint look than a stain which would be more sheer. I do this all the time too!
@@courtyk7118 I want a striped effect a fade between colors - a little low light and a little highlight - if you just blend the colors it will be flat with just the one color - does that make sense? 😀
PLEASE NOTE: I didn't show me topcoating the piece - I was so excited to get this video up I forgot to add that segment! I did topcoat and recommend doing so for durability and longevity of the piece!
Please tell me what you used for your topcoat?
@@TinkB1695 general finishes high performance top coat in satin
@@BorninaBarnBoutique thanks so much
Did you apply the topcoat to the entire piece, or just the top?
@@user-ir2xv3bk2l I usually do my entire pieces
Beautiful work!
Thank you,Kim! I loveeee this signature look of yours. (So do your clients and other furniture artists!) I've seen your finished pieces both with a painted base as well as wood grain base using this technique of yours and its gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing. 💕
Thank you so much!
Looks great! And I already love Algonquin. My sponge is coming tomorrow.
Thank you! 👏🏻
Stunning! Loving your video tutorials and gaining more confidence each time I view to try these techniques out for myself thank you!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you got this! 😀
I’m so grateful you took the time & care to show us all this amazing finish! 🙏🏻Thank you so very much!!! I’m going to do this to the top of my Hepplewhite buffet cabinet that’s entirely painted in Champlain. I was going to do the faux wood stain technique as Fusion has shown with either cappuccino or driftwood (have both), for the entire piece but my husband said it wasn’t possible to give it a faux wood grain with all the detailing in the front with all the trim & cabinetry. So…I may do a wash with the two paints used in this demo for the front ‘cuz Champlain was just suppose to be an undercoat to my glaze & clashes with my artwork I have hanging above it (it’s kinda boring looking & looks a bit off in color). Im still on the fence what to do any insights would be appreciated. Oh, pls know I was totally captivated throughout this demo & the one you did using fusion stain as a glaze as well. I’ll be following you on all other social media channels & when I do this gorgeous technique like yours, I’ll shout it out to the world it’s all because of you. Btw…really enjoy all your demo videos. Such a service your providing to the diy furniture painting community & know your efforts are truly appreciated by many!
You are the best. Thanks for sharing this technique!
Awesome,so glad - thank you
Thanks for sharing! I think this would be pretty on a desk I am working on.
This video was so helpful!! I'm just starting out and I was searching for tips on applying different finishes. So glad I found you!! Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Thank you so much, I am so glad! I’m glad you found me too! 😀
Looks great! A lot I have seen look more like stripes and not blended enough- thank you!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
I attempted this effect recently and it turned out pretty good but was a bit "stripy". I saw in a recent video where it looked like you were blending them. The video was about something else but I saw the blending process a little. So I did that a little bit, but I now see that the trick was to blend it a LOT more. I can't wait to try it again on my next piece. Great video. Thanks for posting it. I used Algonquin and Goddess Ashwagandha, and let me tell you it was hard to water down a discontinued color like that :) but it worked nicely.
Yes it really needs blending unless you want the stripe look 😀 thank you for watching!
Love this finish! Great instructions! Thanks Kimberly
Thank you! It’s my favorite. Thank you for your constant support Lourdes! 😀
Thank you so much, it just looks amazing ❤️
Thank you so much!
Thanks for sharing Kim.
Of course, thanks for watching my friend! 😀
Beautiful and I am certainly going to do this soon. I’ve done a white wash or gray wash but the blended look is cool!
Thank you! Thank you for watching
Great technique! Love your tutes!
Thank you so much
Very good instructions. Thank you.
Thank you and thank you for watching
It looks amazing 🤩. Yes 🙌🏻 very helpfully
Thank you! 😀
Always love your you tube videos!!
Thank you so much
Beautiful!! :)
Thank you Beth
I love this look! The light finishes are definitely growing in popularity lately.
I’m wondering if this could be done over paint or primer, or if only on bare wood?
Thank you! They are - it’s all I do lately! 😀 Paint yes - it’s will look different but it can be - just primer would look weird because it’s a wash - it’s sheer so you wouldn’t want to see the primer color I wouldn’t think
I stained my table top with a latex wash from Minwax. My table top had some discoloration that came through the stain wash. Can I do this technique over that since I didn't seal it yet? I actually have FMP paint to use for this after watching this video.
I just love your videos and your work. Very inspirational to those of us that are new to this.
Thank you so much! I am not sure what you mean by a latex stain wash - if you are referring to a latex paint that you used as a stain wash - you can try it certainly and see how it adheres, I am not a fan of using latex on furniture (its use is more for interior drywall and can peel on furniture). I have never tried so I can't speak to the fact if it will work or not. The look is intended to be done over bare wood to feature the wood grain and layering different products could also be problematic and not give you the finish you are looking for. I would suggest removing the current painted finish and starting over with a a furniture paint - FMP if you have it would be perfect. Hope that helps - good luck!
I love it ❤
@@solangeherault7038 thank you ❤️
Love this look but I have a question. You use a different brush for each colour, but do you use a third brush to blend the two before the sponge? Thanks!
Thank you I am using 2 brushes to apply and then I take one of them with basically no more product on it and blend the two before using the sponge to offload more product and blend more 😀
Most helpful video! Do you happen to lightly mist the sponge before using it?
Awesome - I am so glad! You can, it all depends on the sheerness you want the wash to come out like.
I just found this video and can't wait to try it. Are you applying each wash with a different brush? Thanks in advance!
Your so welcome! Yes I use one brush for each color!
I love it
I love that look!! Do you dampen the sponge or just use it dry? I’m guessing dry but thought I would ask. Where do you get your sponges?
Thanks for the video. Never get tired of watching and learning!
Thank you, no dry sponge, I rinse after first coat and let dry for my second coat. If you look in the show notes I put the link to the sponges as well as a discount code for them! 😀
Hi, I love this wash. It’s beautiful! I just ran across your videos this weekend and wanted to ask if you started out painting most of your pieces using a brush or have you always used a sprayer? Thanks for the video, I’m learning so much!
Hi! Thank you! I did for years I brushed! I started spraying about 3-4 years ago. I just got so busy that I need to pick up production and spraying allows me to accomplish 20-25 pieces a month! Thank you so much for watching!
so beautiful! Will this technique work on engineered wood? like a regular sanded ikea coffee table?
You could, I would suggest using a primer or ultra grip by fusion for adhesion and you won’t want to water down as much.
Fantastic video, thanks for sharing this technique! Quick question, what grain do you sand to for this look? And do you do any light finishing sanding before topcoat?
Thank you! I sand to bare wood, if solid wood (not veneer) I start at 100 grit, 120, 150 and end at 180. Sometimes with water based products they can raise the grain - I take 0000 steel wool to knock it down, wince and then topcoat
Have you done this on golden oak cabinets?
I don’t do cabinets, but I have used this technique on many different wood species including golden oak and it came out beautifully
I have a cherry dresser that I sanded to bare wood. Do I have to use clear shellac before doing the wash or can I just seal when I'm completely finished?
I would suggest yes, I have done a short on just that, it will save your wash from turning color - which can absolutely happen with doing light colors over cherry or mahogany
Where do you purchase the Fusion Mineral Paints? Online or in store?
You can check their site for retailers near you or you can order online and use my discount code - BORNINABARNFMP
I have an old oak table that I am trying to refinish and I have both colors for the table but how would I get the same look for the chairs ?
It tougher on chairs - I personally don't do chairs anymore - way too labor intensive - you could do it - its just going to be challenging - you will have to sand them to bare wood for the wash to look nice and even with no previous finish peeking through -I would paint the chairs solid to match and compliant in either or both of the colors - say 4 chairs in Algonquin and 2 in Raw Silk
Would this technique work on my oak kitchen table, and still be able to show the wood grain through?
Yes that’s the thing with this look, it’s gives a light natural finish and still allows you to see the beautiful wood grain, you will want to sand down to bare wood, removing all the current finish
@@BorninaBarnBoutique thank you! I have sanded to bare wood. So I will try this technique! :)
@@BorninaBarnBoutique Sorry - I should have noted; I tried to just whitewash the oak, but it came out looking a little pinkish. I am hoping that adding in your technique and including Fusion Algonquin will help ?!
@@cruzc7775 I would add both color again, blending them
Can I do that over a painted top?
you can but its meant to be like a stain and showcase the wood grain - it is very sheer :)
Can this finish be put over a piece that has an espresso dark gel top? Would it have to be stripped first?
You could, it’s best over raw wood, as the look is meant to be more of a sheer wash that allows you to see the grain.
Have you ever tried this finish on solid maple?
I have used this on many woods, including maple and it comes out beautiful
Thanks so much…you are amazing 😊
@@kathyream 😀 thank you
Just wondering if I was to attempt this on pine surface which has a few knots but I wanted to spot block the knots with BIN, would it show through?
Don’t use BIN, use a clear shellac, that will do the trick!
do you think this would be ok to do on a lightly sanded dark wood table? I'm doing a project for my sister and I won't be able to completely sand. Should I paint the top white first than wash? Thanks for your help!
Yes, just know that you will want to dilute less to achieve more coverage. Make it more like a blended paint look than a stain which would be more sheer. I do this all the time too!
@@BorninaBarnBoutique Thank you!
So I attempted this finish and completely failed!
Too streaky and not blended. So… can I sand it all off and start again?
Oh no! Well it takes a little practice, yes you can certainly do that and start again. Good luck, just takes a little bit to get it down. 😀
How do yo find the show notes?
Right under comments you can see and expand window
U shld jsuy mix the 2 paints together and add water
@@courtyk7118 I want a striped effect a fade between colors - a little low light and a little highlight - if you just blend the colors it will be flat with just the one color - does that make sense? 😀