Preparing wood surface for decoration

1. Sealing Wood. Almost all wooden surfaces must be prepared. First you need to sand it with medium, 100 grit sandpaper and wipe it clean of any dust. Sanding the surface smooth is an essential  step before applying paint. Next you need to seal it with Acrylic Sealer or Multi-Purpose Sealer. Make sure the sealant is completely dry before applying a basecoat.

What you need

• Protective goggles
• Gloves
• 3 or 4 medium-sized pieces of old china or ceramics (plates, platters, pitchers, or flower pots)
• An old towel
• Hammer
• Tile cutter (optional)
• Cookie sheet with a ¼ - to ½ - inch rim
• Hot-glue gun
• Premixed tile grout
• 2- to 3-inch putty knife (optional)
• A few damp rags
• Steel wool

What you do with this stuff

What you need

• Picture frame or small mirror
• Wunda Size (a water-based adhesive)
• 1-inch paintbrush
• Badger-bristle paintbrush
• Booklets or sheets gold leaf (enough to cover item)

What you do with this stuff

What you need

• Drop cloth
• Piece of furniture
• 2 colors of acrylic paint, one for the base and a contrasting color for the crackle design.
• Three 1-to 2-inch paintbrushes.
• Crackle Medium (manufactured by Plaid, makers of Mod Podge)
• Hair dryer (optional)

What you do with this stuff