An embossed-paint rocker and a combing tool, dragged through a green glaze, leave a faux-bois (wood-grain) imprint.
Base Coat: Benjamin Moore OC-17 White Dove
Glaze Tint: Benjamin Moore 536 Sienna Laurel
Tool
An imprinted rocker makes fast work of applying a faux wood grain on any surface.
Paint the Background
Using a 9-inch paint roller with a 1/4-inch nap, paint the surface in desired color using latex paint. Let dry thoroughly.
Make the glaze: Mix 1 part latex paint (pearl finish or satin finish) with 1 part latex or acrylic glazing liquid and 2 parts water. (If using oil paint, mix 1 part oil paint with 1 part oil glazing liquid and 1 part mineral spirits.)
Proceed with any of the patterns, applying the tinted glaze over the dried base coat.
Tip: Smooth irregularities as you work (they can catch the glaze and obscure its effect).
Paint the Faux Bois
Working in sections, apply a thin coat of tinted glaze to dried base coat.
Make knots: Drag a wood-graining rocker through the tinted glaze, working from the top edge of the surface to the bottom, and gradually rocking the tool, tip to end, just once. Turn the rocker in opposite direction (to change direction of grain), and repeat process to create a second panel next to the first.
Make straight grain: Drag a combing tool through the glaze, working from the top edge of the surface to the bottom.
Repeat process, alternating knots and straight grains. (For the best pattern, alternate 2 or 3 rows of knots with 2 rows of straight grain.)
Tip: To achieve a seamless pattern on a dresser, as shown on page 113, remove the drawers and arrange them front side up. Hold them together with clamps. Apply the pattern from the top, working down.
Other Colors to Try
1. Base Coat: Benjamin Moore 1661 Heaven on Earth
Glaze Tint: Benjamin Moore 2142-20 Turtle Green
2. Base Coat: Benjamin Moore 997 Baja Dunes
Glaze Tint: Benjamin Moore Opalescent White
3. Base Coat: Benjamin Moore OC-17 White Dove
Glaze Tint: Benjamin Moore 536 Sienna Laurel
4. Base Coat: Benjamin Moore 803 Lazy Sunday
Glaze Tint: Benjamin Moore 811 Old Glory
This is a nice way to finish a piece of furniture that would otherwise just be painted over. Does anyone know how to do a faux wicker look?
well now that we all know fran might have to work in mexico, let me paste here what i was going to say about this painting effect.lolol
years ago we did this on a tabletop before tools were made to help with the graining. we used a comb, feather, skewer and metal tile grout smoother. it took more time but worked really well!
sorry for sharing that email :)
fran won't be able to paint today b/c he's got a class to attend... he found out yesterday that he might have to pay back conacyt for his school money if he doesn't take a job in mexico for two years. :/ we'll find out soon.
I just did this project and found it was much easier to get the wood grain effect after taking off the handle that comes on the wood grain tool. When using it with just your hand, as he does in the video, the effect looks better and it was a whole lot easier.
After going to all of the local craft stores where I live and not having any success, I finally found the wood grain tool at Lowe's. It was $6.80. I will be trying this technique out this weekend on my wood framed bed.
I just picked one up from Sherwin Williams for about $6, along with a quart of latex glaze. Together it cost about $22. Very excited to try this out on a dresser of mine!
I have been to 3 craft stores, including Micheal's as well as Home Depot and I cannot find the Faux Bois imprinted rocker tool needed for this... Does anyone know where to get this?