bpletcher55 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) Well guys I hope this helps , step -1 ; i paint the trim in folkart paint , color is cinnamon , may need 2 coats depending on the shade you want , step -2 ; paint the panels with folkart paint ,color raw sienna ,agen i used 2-coats , step -3 ; paint on the [ DISTRESS CRACKLE PAINT ] ,THEY SAY THE THICKER IT IS PUT ON THE MORE DISTRESSED IT GETS , I use a blow dryer to speed up the drying time , step -4 ; I use a flat black wash over every thing ,let dry ,all the paints i use are the FOLKART paints ,this is where you start to see things looking old , step -5 ; i dry brush on a light gray , step -6 ; i agen will go over it with a flat black wash ,and i,m done . Edited June 1, 2014 by bpletcher55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Super. That's just the tutorial I was hoping to see. Thanks for the demonstration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpletcher55 Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) MIKE , you are welcome .I hope it helps , b.t.w. all the paints are done with a brush , that back section only took about 30 minutes to do but with pics and posting it took longer to get it on here, Edited June 1, 2014 by bpletcher55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 That looks really good, thanks for taking the time to post this. Very useful information for an upcoming project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobuzz Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Where do you get the paints from? Hobby Lobby or Michaels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpletcher55 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 michaels ,even wallmart ,,the distress crackle paint is from michaels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter31a Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Cool idea for a weathered woody. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Thanks for the great tutorial.l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Wow! Nice tutorial. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Blair, that looks really awesome and very realistic. Thanks a lot for the step by step info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwildpunk Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Yes thank you this is a lot easier then another way I was told to do it and faster too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 wow i love this tut, the wood even looks weathered. like it was in the sun for 40 years , perfect thanks for the tut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 nice effect, thanx for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 This is a huge help, I've had a woody in the works for quite some time now but couldn't figure out how to do the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) I'm convinced it's real wood. That looks fantastic!!!!!! This oughta be a sticky or something! Would work great for truck bed floors! Edited June 5, 2014 by JTalmage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpletcher55 Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 thanks every one ,i.m glad this is so helpfull , just remember to experiment and have fun , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roncla Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 That's a easy to follow tutorial with excellent results. Thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Very helpful tutorial. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwrass Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Blair, Great job on the distressed faux finish, looks like what a great 1:1 barn find might look like. Excellent!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpletcher55 Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 thanks ,JAMES , that car got put on the back burner for awhile , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clovis Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Wow!!!! Awesome tutorial!!! I am going to be using this technique this week!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Thanks for posting this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpletcher55 Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 JAMES you are welcome . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanesteele240 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 You deserve a bump to the top of the page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdWatcher Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 This is incredible! Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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