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Warm Wood Grain

Warm Wood Grain

The wood grain is what made this piece stand out to me and it is what makes it a showstopper as a finished piece. I’m so thankful to have gotten an order for it that includes keeping the grain as a feature rather than painting it. This warm wood grain two-toned piece will become a bathroom vanity in a new bath remodel.

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Warm Wood Grain - Two Tone Dresser

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1. Strip and sand any portions that will remain wood. Sand with 80, 120, then 220 grit sandpaper. Apply 2 coats of Weathered Wood Accelerator.

Add Dixie Belle Voo Doo Gel Stain for a more dramatic look, seal with Dixie Belle Gator Hide

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Warm Wood Grain - Two Tone Dresser
Warm Wood Grain - Two Tone Dresser
Warm Wood Grain - Two Tone Dresser

2. Apply a base coat of Dixie Belle paint in Driftwood, let dry overnight.

Apply a second coat of Driftwood, using a spray mister to keep your paint wet, blend in Chocolate and Gravel Road for shading with your Dixie Belle Paint Brush in oval medium size.

Apply a coat of Dixie Belle Gator Hide.

Warm Wood Grain - Two Tone Dresser
Warm Wood Grain - Two Tone Dresser

You can watch me blend this paint in my video!

3. Using your Redesign with Prima Decor Mould, pour in a 1:1 mix of Amazing Resin and let dry. Attach the caste to your piece using E6000 adhesive.

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Update vintage hardware using Redesign with Prima Gilding Waxes

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4. Using Dixie Belle Best Dang Wax in Brown and Black use a small brush to shade areas and emphasize details.

Add final coat of Dixie Belle Gator Hide.

Watch as I add finishing details with Wax

One of my favorite staging techniques is using dramatic artwork to set the feel of a piece, and this canvas definitely does just that! With some towels and a wash pitcher of flowers, this warm wood grain dresser is bathroom ready!

Warm Wood Grain - Two Tone Dresser

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Warm Wood Grain - Two Tone Dresser
Warm Wood Grain - Two Tone Dresser
Warm Wood Grain - Two Tone Dresser
Warm Wood Grain - Two Tone Dresser
Warm Wood Grain - Two Tone Dresser

Brandy K.

Bio:I wanted to take a chance to introduce myself, I am Brandy Kollenborn, a furniture painter from Sacramento, CA and owner and artisan behind  “Brushed By Brandy”. I'm a stay at home mom of 3 boys, Noah 11, Ashton 8, and Logan 5, married for 16 years to my favorite furniture cameraman, repairman and delivery person, Sean. I have a degree in finance and left my career with The State of CA to stay home when my youngest son was born, with no clue what my next step would be, it was a leap of faith!The first pieces I did were a bedroom set in 2016 that tenants left behind in our rental, it was beat up, but solid wood, and I had nothing to lose, it was either going to the curb or I could make something of it. I've always been on the crafty/artistic side so this was a great way to express that on huge canvases. My hobby has turned into a booming little business, most of my pieces are sold before I create them and designed alongside my customer. My style is blended, smooth, colorful statement pieces for any room.I'm proud to partner with The Dixie Belle Paint company and Prima Marketing group creating sample pieces, lives, and blogging tutorials at brushedbybrandy.com. We are in the process of building our forever home on 5 acres for our boys, it will be my biggest custom project to date :) and I love sharing that journey on my page and in a blog as well. We are project people through and through, don't know how to sit still.I'm so appreciative of the support, my confidence wavers all the time, I love answering questions and connecting with other creatives, this community has been so welcoming to me and I hope I can return that! I’m so grateful for this opportunity, I never imagined there would be interest in me painting furniture in my garage!Facebook.com/brushedbybrandyInstagram.com/brushedbybrandyYoutube.com/brushedbybrandyBrushedbybrandy.com

This Post Has 7 Comments

  1. Kelli 26 Oct 2018 Reply

    This is soooo beautiful!! What colors of the voodoo gel stain did you use?

  2. Debra Hubbs 3 Nov 2018 Reply

    So pretty.

  3. Barbara Pelzer 9 May 2020 Reply

    Absolutely stunning! I refinished a dresser to make into a vanity in my bathroom too, but I wish I had seen this before I did. :/

  4. Stacey Wright 21 Sep 2020 Reply

    I was looking for the perfect makeover for a waterfall buffet that I’m turning into a double vanity! This is so beautiful!! You’re a great inspiration! Can’t wait to get started!!

  5. Stacey Wright 21 Sep 2020 Reply

    I was looking for the perfect makeover for a waterfall buffet that I’m turning into a double vanity! This is so beautiful!! You’re a great inspiration! Can’t wait to get started!!

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