4 Ways to Paint a Distressed Background

In this video the artists of StudioR12 Stencils teach you four different ways to paint a distressed background. These background techniques give you endless options in painting your next craft project. They are perfect for a rustic or farmhouse design, or even something for the mancave. They can be mixed and matched with many stencil designs and can help change the look of your project to fit your decor and style.

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🎨Paints: Use a good quality craft acrylic paint, if your paint is runny or seems thin, it won't perform as well as paints that have body and are not thin.

In this video, we used the following colors:
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We also used Minwax Water Based Stain in Legacy Brown 1056.

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⏰Times:
0:00​​​ - Intro announcements
3:56 - What we are doing today
4:35 - Prep sanding
5:52 - Tips for sanding straight lines
7:36 - How to antique with a foam brush
12:19 - How to sand through wet paint
14:04 - Tip: use old/crusty foam brushes
15:26 - How to wax resist
19:41 - Sanding through the wax
21:35 - Bonus: Use a palette knife
22:31 - This will help your work stand out
24:03 - Practice and see what works for you
24:54 - Make samples on scrap wood
27:03 - Outro

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