When making things out of raw wood I always like to use paint as a stain. Not only does it save you a tonne of money because your usually have the paint already. And it can give you so many different shades too depending what look you are after. Today I’m sharing the best way I have found on how to Stain Raw Wood with Paint.

How To Stain Raw Wood With Paint

Whether it be a piece of furniture that you made, raw wood frames or an undercoat for a sign. The possibilities and colours are endless. Its also great if you are thinking of layering with your favourite colour over the top and then distressing, rather than having the raw wood coming through. It adds a nicer contrast.

Supplies needed:

• Raw Wood Sign or Piece of Furniture
• Plastic Cups
• Mixers
• Jug of Warm Water
• Fusion Mineral Paint – Coal Black
• Fusion Mineral Paint – Chocolate
• Sweet Pickins Milk Paint – Candy Bar
• Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint – Curio
• Chux

Step 1 – Pop a table spoon of  either  Curio, Coal Black, Chocolate or Candy Bar into your cup along with a splash of water. More water than paint. Then using your mixer mix away until the paint and water is combined.

Step 2 – Grab your chux cloth and then dip into your stain mix. Apply evenly. If you find that it’s not dark enough for your liking add some paint, mix and then reapply blending as you go.

Happy Staining!

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