Re: wood graining

Posted by Rusty O\'Toole On 2010/3/17 23:55:26

There are many methods. The simplest and cheapest to do at home is as follows.

Paint the object beige. Get some artists colors or printer's ink. Smear it around with a feather, rag, or graining tool. If it looks good, fine. If not wipe off and try again.

When it looks good let it dry then spray on clear coat. For door window surrounds that get a lot of elbow rubbing give an extra coat.

There is an art to it. You will have to practice to get the hang of it, and develop different grain patterns. But that is the basic idea.

A web search, or visit to the local library should turn up some books on wood graining and faux finishes. How about a fake marble dash board, or possibly jade?