Branch out with this new furniture piece using Americana Decor® Chalky Finish paint.

SUPPLIES

• water container
• paper towels
• sandpaper
• soft cloth
• pencil
• painter's tape
• screwdriver
• 3/4" flat brush
• cosmetic sponge
• small liner brush
• craft knife
• school desk
• drill and small drill bit
• putty knife
• 4" foam roller

INSTRUCTIONS

NOTES:

Let dry completely between painting steps.

1. Remove all hardware and handles from the desk.

2. Remove any warped veneer with a craft knife and sandpaper. Fill the damaged spaces and unwanted hardware holes with Americana Wood Filler. Let dry. When dry, sand to level the surface.

3. Clean all surfaces of the desk with a damp cloth. Tape off any areas that won't receive paint with painter's tape. Using a 3/4" flat brush and a 4" foam roller, apply Lace to the entire piece. Apply as many coats as needed, allowing the paint to dry between coats.

4. Tape off any sides of drawers with painter's tape. Paint the front and sides of the drawers using a roller and Lace.

5. Drill holes for the hardware placement. Attach the hardware temporarily to map out the branch. Lightly free-hand the outline of the branches on the piece of furniture. (For added realism, make sure that the branches get thinner as they climb higher.)

6. Using a small liner brush, fill in the pencil design with Vintage.

7. Position a bird of choice from the Americana Feathered Friends Stencil onto a branch, as desired. Use painter's tape to hold the stencil in place and a cosmetic sponge to apply Vintage. Remove the stencil carefully while the paint is still wet.

8. Using a soft cloth, rub Clear Crème Wax over the entire piece. Cover all surfaces. Attach the hardware.

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