Give a flea market bookshelf some character with layers and dry-brushes of color.

SUPPLIES

• water container
• palette or plastic plate
• paper towels
• 2" chip brush
• bookshelf
• #2 flat brush

INSTRUCTIONS

NOTES:

Let dry completely between painting steps.

1. Wipe the bookshelf clean with a paper towel.
2. Use a 2" chip brush to basecoat the entire bookshelf with Inheritance. Rinse brush.
3. Use the same brush with Primitive using a dry-brush technique: Dab the brush on a clean paper towel after loading it with paint and then swiping the brush across the shelves and supports of the bookshelf. Rinse brush.
4. Use a #2 flat brush to apply Ultra-Matte Varnish over the entire bookshelf. Rinse brush.

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