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Wax Resist Wood Bangles

Posted on May 29, 2014

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Wax Resist Wood Bangles
This technique is perfect for getting the look of aged and weathered wood. It can be used on everything from jewelry and furniture to outdoor pots.

Step 1

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Paint your accessories with a base color and let dry and then rub with wax. Don't cover the entire piece with wax, just here and there and along the edges.

Step 2

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Paint your top coat of paint and let dry.

Step 3

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Sand your pieces to expose the paint underneath. Add more wax and more paint four more layers of color.

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