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PAINTING WOOD GRAIN
- Laurie Swigart
- Dec 7, 2020
- 1 min read
My two favorite paint brushes are the push broom, and the corn/straw- type broom (natural bristle). Lay down a base wood color (a light color) and either use a semi-gloss, or use scenic paint and add something like Rosco Clear Acrylic to it. When you have the base coat dry, you want a bit of sheen and smoothness to it.
Next, mix up a glaze of a darker wood tone, again, using some clear acrylic gloss in it. I then use a soft, clean paint pad to apply a stripe of the darker brown over the base color. Then I drag the straw broom with a long, even, and STRAIGHT stroke - removing some of the dark brown color off the lighter base. It looks great. (This technique can also be used on walls, when doing paneling.)
This was such an informative and practical read. I really liked how the article explained the painting process in a simple way without making it feel overwhelming. The techniques shared here can genuinely help beginners and professionals alike. A good Wood Grain Service always depends on attention to detail, and this article highlights that beautifully. Great insights and very easy to follow.