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How To Makeover An Antique Clock

Let me show you how to turn a wooden antique clock into something new. I’ll show you how easy it is to makeover an antique clock.  Have you ever come across a piece of old furniture that you love but needs an upgrade? When I spotted this little, old, wooden Mantle Clock, I was so happy. It definitely needed some TLC to make it more modern and fun but I could totally picture it as something totally different. Some 3D stencil fiber paste, a brush, and some paint was all it took to complete this makeover. If you are wanting this same look on an antique clock of your own, grab your supplies, and let’s get going! Makeover an Antique Clock supplies to makeover your antique clock: Antique Clock – I used a wooden one I purchased from Salvation Army or Goodwill! Sanding Block Wipes Heat Gun 3D Stencil Fiber Paste Paint Brush Mineral Paint – Algonquin, Hazelwood, Cathedral Taupe, Coal Black Dabbing Brush Set Paper Towels Instructions for your antique clock: Remove your clock from the base. Sand your base. Using baby wipes, wipe off all the dust from sanding. Using a heat gun just dry your base a little bit. Take your 3D stencil fiber paste and stipple it all over your base using your paint brush. When your design is dry, use your sanding block to knock down the very pointy pieces. I did the rest of this on a Facebook live… catch it here – https://fb.watch/gh6Ycu3g8y/ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is 3D fiber paste?3D fiber paste is used to create unique applications on designs. Rich in fibers 3D paste is easy to apply and holds its shape. Perfect for dimensional décor projects. Looking for some fun and crafty DIY home decor ideas? Look no further than the Flippin Furniture blog. We have tons of tutorials to help you with everything from crafting to furniture makeovers. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for even more inspiration. Love our crafting tutorials and want be apart of a crafting community? Join the Flippin Society today! Just pin this antique clock makeover tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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How to: Old Chair Makeover

Have you ever had something that’s been waiting for its makeover for what seems like forever? If you have an old chair then this furniture makeover might just be the perfect tutorial for you! Can you even begin to imagine how life would be without chairs? While they may not be top of your list when thinking about your home décor, chairs are most definitely a very valuable aspect, not just in the way that we use them, but also in their appearance. If you have an old chair lying around that you want to get rid of, maybe you should reconsider and give this old chair makeover a try first. How to: Old Chair Makeover SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR BORING OLD CHAIR… It won’t take long to breathe new life into your old chair. By the end of this chair makeover, you’ll have a beautiful chair redone just the way you want it, freshly coated with paint and a beautiful transfer and stencil of your choice. A proper furniture facelift! Supplies for your old chair makeover: Old Chair Stencil  Scissors Mineral Paint Paint Daubers Transfer Transfer Tool Acrylic Paint Instructions for your old chair makeover: Start with your chair.  Cut out your transfers the size you want. Take your transfers and place them on your chair where you want them.  Use your transfer tool and make sure that they are flat and nicely stuck down. Peel back your transfer paper. Lay your stencil on your chair where you want it. Using your dauber, dab your gray paint where you want it over your stencil.  OPTIONAL: Dry brush some white paint over the gray. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How to use stencils?In this tutorial I show you how I added the stencil and painted over it with a dauber but if you need more, I have a few blog posts on stenciling it like this one. How to apply a transfer?Using transfers are so fun and can totally transform a design like this old chair. Have a look at this blog post for a more detailed tutorial on how to learn to apply a transfer. Looking for some fun and crafty DIY home decor ideas? Look no further than the Flippin Furniture blog. We have tons of tutorials to help you with everything from crafting to furniture makeovers. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for even more inspiration. Love our crafting tutorials and want be apart of a crafting community? Join the Flippin Society today! Just pin this old chair makeover tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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Kitchen Backsplash Makeover

DIYing your kitchen can sound incredibly intimidating, but there are actually so many amazing ideas to jazz up backsplashes out there that are budget-friendly and easy to do yourself, just like this simple and easy-to-follow tutorial. Changing the look of your kitchen wall is one of the easiest ways to update your kitchen. Even if you don’t change your cabinets or countertops, a new backsplash alone can completely change the look and feel of your kitchen. Sometimes, the simplest approach is best and most effective. If you’re still happy with the material and pattern you’ve used in the past, but just not the particular shade or aesthetic, a coat of paint is an easy and affordable way to give your kitchen an entirely new look. Upgrade your Kitchen Backsplash Hip, hip, hooray! The kitchen backsplash is done and I’m so excited to show you all!  Changing out the backsplash made a huge difference in our kitchen and I’m so happy. All it needed was a simple and quick spruce! If you’re excitedly planning a new kitchen look for your home, but not excited about the costs involved in a professional installation, you may want to consider this simple DIY kitchen backsplash idea. Supplies to upgrade your kitchen backsplash: TSP Alternative Fusion Ultra Grip Paint (Raw Silk) Stain & Finishing Oil All in One – Cappuccino Paint Brush Instructions: Clean your surface well before starting. Prime your backsplash with ultragrip. Paint two coats of raw silk fusion paint. Lightly brush your finishing oil over your white paint on the areas where you want to accent. Frequently Asked Questions: If there is too much brown paint how do you remove it? You can paint white and start over or you can use a baby wipe to remove some of the excess How to clean your kitchen backsplash? After a months worth of drying/curing time you should be able to clean it as usual. Why don’t you use a sealant on afterwards? The fusion paints have a built in sealant in their paint Just pin this kitchen backsplash makeover tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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