DIY – do it yourself

Photo wallpapers have been making an absolute comeback for some time. With the development of digital technologies, photo subjects are becoming ever sharper and more authentic. These can be printed in different sizes and colors and can satisfy even the highest demands. If you put a high quality photo wallpaper in any room, you will instantly transform it into another world. There are innumerable ways to do this. For example, you can use a forest path to provide a beautiful perspective, conjure up a romantic city panorama behind the sofa or create an exotic holiday feeling with Caribbean islands. In the following lines we give you more important information about photo wallpapers as well as tips on how you can decorate your walls with them. We wish you a lot of fun choosing your motif and good luck with the application!

Attach the right photo wallpaper and expand small rooms in an original way

It all comes down to the right preparation

This primarily refers to the preparation of the subsurface. The wall should be optimally smooth and homogeneous. Even small bumps can catch the eye later if there is light from the side. Also check the load-bearing capacity of the wall before actually wallpapering. Any hollow spots can be identified with a light tap.

If there are loose spots, the easiest way to remove them is with a spatula. It is also necessary to fill in all holes and deeper cracks. You should then sand all uneven areas smooth. Dust and dirt have no business on the prepared wall. It is best to prime the wall before attaching the photo wallpaper. This also significantly reduces the absorbency of the wall. Good preparation also includes drawing guidelines on the wall. This is most precisely done with a spirit level and helps you to attach the wallpaper strips precisely.

The perfect preparation of the wall is the be-all and end-all when attaching a photo wallpaper

Equipment and materials you will need

In addition to the selected photo wallpaper, which usually comes to you in one or more rolls, you also need the following tools and materials:

• Wallpaper spatula
• Wallpaper base
• paste
• Stir stick
• paint brush
• soft brush
• Seam roller
• Spirit level
• Paste brush
• scale
• Craft knife
• scissors

The right equipment is one of the most important requirements for a good end result

The three most important attachment options

Typically, photo wallpapers are made using flat screen or offset printing, and are made from different materials. Depending on the substrate and coating, the application methods also differ. here go to more detailed instructions on how to attach a photo wallpaper.

The following are most commonly used:

• conventionally with paste

Above all, the inexpensive paper and the somewhat expensive non-woven wallpapers are attached in this way. The first one should first soak briefly and only then stick it to the wall. The second, on the other hand, are much easier to use because they don’t need to be pre-soaked. The paste comes directly onto the wall and the non-woven wallpapers follow.

You can also attach 3D motifs to the wall in different ways

• self-adhesive wallpaper

This type of wallpaper is becoming more and more popular lately, because basically all you have to do is peel off the film on the lower side. Then the photo wallpaper can simply be stuck to the wall. If you have a steady hand, you can do it without any problems. Nevertheless, as with all other types of wallpaper, it is advisable to do the job in pairs.

• pre-pasted photo wallpapers

An even simpler method of attachment is offered by wallpapers that already have the necessary paste on the substrate. The only thing left is to spray the wall with water before attaching it. Then, as usual, lay the wallpaper on in strips and smooth out carefully with the spatula and brush. complete!

You can not only attach ready-made motifs to the wall, but also your own

Illuminate photo wallpaper properly

After you are completely satisfied with the wallpapering with the photo wallpaper, it is time to put your work in the limelight. Depending on the motif, your own preferences and furnishing style, the wall can be staged in different ways with the photo wallpaper. The lighting plays a fundamental role in this. This is achieved very elegantly, for example, with LED spots or strips that are attached below or above the wallpaper. Ceiling washlights and spotlights can of course also be used. Pendant lights or floor lamps should be selected in such a way that they can be a successful addition to the motif. Of course, the rest of the room design and decoration must also be coordinated with the photo wallpaper. Let your gut instinct speak and refrain from any kitsch. Let your own four walls appear in a new splendor and give you even more joy and well-being!

Sophisticated side lighting also creates the desired wow effect

So you can enjoy a beautiful view every day

Or marvel at spring

And why not go to Paris every day??  

There are hardly any objects that are so often overlooked and underestimated as door stoppers, also known as door buffers. Even when we see them, we hardly pay any attention to them. According to the law of our well-known Murphy, it always happens that we just want to take the garbage out and the front door slams shut in front of our noses by the train.

An indication of the function of the object

Take good care of Kenny!

Hold the door open with an artificial foot

Some stoppers can protect your doors

Doorstop or locksmith ?

Then we stand in slippers in the stairwell and have to think how good it would be to have a door buffer that you usually abuse because you always trip over it. Well Doorstop, locksmith or spare key ?! There has to be a solution and it should be good and cheap. It would be even better if this solution also looks good. In the search for the right answers and good solutions, we noticed that a lot has changed in the world of doorstops.

A gollum can never be overlooked

Singing and colorful figures that beautify your doors

The function of this monster is tough and clear

Safe ventilation through firm hold

Elegant, simple and functional 

Can you sew? Then making these figures would not be a problem for you

Imaginative and decorative doorstops

Door stoppers are designed and developed that not only have the function of holding a door open, but they also look very good and can become a funny topic of conversation. That’s why we decided to devote an entire article to this topic and show the attractive side of modern doorstops. For this purpose we have tried to show a wide range of door buffers that we have selected for you.

Great support from little helpers

There’s someone lying under the door?!

A stopper for your door and storage space for the Hacky Sack

Paper planes as a stopper – a very sentimental idea

A simple weight also does a good stopper job

A weight in a jute pillow makes a great stopper for the door

Being able to play golf at home wouldn’t be bad

Funny stuff: Creatures hold the doors tight

This smooth wooden disc can be used as a door stop from either side

Play or pause? You can decide for yourself

It’s not real gold, of course

Think in advance of the unpleasant consequences of a draft

Many of the door buffers can beautify the home while they are not used as stoppers. Some are decorative, others just functional. There are funny, terrifying, wooden, heavy, light, ugly, pretty, cute, fairytale … and we are probably not exaggerating when we say that there are doorstops for every taste. There are expensive designs as well as well-thought-out handmade one-offs.

The white dove of peace prevents the door from slamming

A pyramid instead of a sack? You can also create your own weights from sand 

Oversized acorn goes well with any interior

With a little craftsmanship, weight and imagination, you can make your own Sew the door stop  or otherwise manufacture. This way they meet your own needs and preferences and nothing can ever go wrong. We add inspiring examples for original and eye-catching doorstops that can be a stylish addition to your interior.

Research has shown that artistic activities are important for brain development in early childhood. In this sense, finger painting is one of the most meaningful sensory games in which children learn about their senses. In this way, the sense of touch, taste, hearing and sight are developed in an entertaining way.

How can you make finger paints yourself?

What are the advantages of finger painting and how can you make finger paints for your children yourself? We’ll tell you about that below. Stick with it and be ready to experiment …

Fun for young and old

The finger paints for children must be edible

What are the advantages of finger painting?

Games without set rules, such as finger painting, are very important for the development of every child. This helps the body and brain integrate information and is also a relaxing and creative way to express feelings.

Finger painting supports child development

Finger painting is a simple activity that has physical, creative, and social benefits for babies, toddlers, and children. Below are some of these benefits:

• Children learn how colors work, especially mixing primary colors.
• Finger painting is good for sensory integration.
• The senses of hearing, feeling, smelling and tasting are developed.
• Finger painting improves fine motor development and strengthens the finger and hand muscles.
• The focus falls on the process and not on the finished product.
• It has a therapeutic effect as feelings are expressed without words.
• Develops social skills – sharing paint pots, alternating, working together are all good social experiences.
• Stimulates creativity and imagination.
• When finger painting is done on the floor, the children use balance, great muscle control and spatial awareness.
• Develops communication and language skills when done as a group activity.

Baby painting with fingers

Make finger paints yourself

Homemade edible finger paints are perfect for babies 6-18 months old, as well as toddlers and children. It’s also a great way to have their first time experiences.

Give your toddler a chance to experiment with colors

It’s super easy to implement this homemade edible finger paint recipe. Ingredients are used that can be found in your own closet. The paint is safe for children to put in their mouths and has no taste. It’s neither cute nor sticky and has a wonderfully smooth texture. So this homemade finger paint for kids is perfect for sensory finger paint games!

You can make edible finger paints yourself in no time at all

Edible finger paint recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons of corn flour (corn starch)
• Cold water
• 1 cup of boiling water
• Liquid food coloring

Instructions:

In a medium-sized saucepan, mix the cornstarch with enough cold water to form a paste. The mixture shouldn’t be too runny.

Pour a cup of boiling water into it and stir thoroughly to prevent lumps from forming.

DIY finger paints

Set the stove to medium heat and keep mixing. The mix begins to change. As soon as you realize this, turn off the stove and keep stirring. The mixture will begin to thicken and turn into a wonderful, pudding-like consistency.

Spoon the same amount into empty glasses, cups or containers and add food coloring. For each color we add 3 drops of yellow, green, red and blue. For orange, you can use 1 drop of red and 2 drops of yellow. And for purple add 1 drop of blue and 2 drops of red.

Flour mixture with a few drops of food coloring

Your homemade finger paints are now ready and you can store them in the refrigerator covered with cling film for up to 2 weeks. There is no preservative in this finger paint recipe. Therefore, it is important to double-check that the paint has not expired before giving it to children.

Tip: When the mixture has hardened in the refrigerator, you can smooth the color again by adding boiling water or by storing it for a few hours at room temperature.

Children are naturally creative

The knotting technique from the Orient is celebrating a huge success these days. Especially in the alternative cultural scenes, at festivals or on handmade websites, you can find more and more beautiful macrame products in different price ranges. The word alone means something like “woven” and is associated with a gossamer veil from oriental history.

In today’s article we would like to draw your attention to this old, traditional and very original technique and present it in an inspiring and very modern light.

We have attached great examples of bracelets and various instructions on how to make friendship bracelets yourself. And since they were called friendship bracelets for a reason, they make fantastic gift ideas for a good friend or for the best friend.

Making macrame is easy, but it does not take up little time.

Therefore, you should arm yourself with enough time and patience for your DIY project, which also pays off at the end of the work.

What can we make macrame out of??

Macrame ribbons, but also necklaces, curtains or even clothing can be made from any fabric. It is advisable to choose a solid fabric for your project, because this is the only way your craft will last. It would be best and also very authentic if you use yarn, twine or hemp rope.

How can I best design my friendship bracelet?

After all, a friendship bracelet is the temporary expression of a good friendship. Therefore, the right answer can come from the designer himself. In the attached examples you will recognize a macrame pattern made of climbing rope, which can only mean that the technology has little to do with the material. If that makes it easier for you, go ahead and find the right expression for your sporty, elegant or very discerning friend.

Macrame bracelets with precious stones and pearls

The level of difficulty increases as soon as you think of a tied bracelet with precious stones or pearls. But there is also a solution for this and you can find it in the attached video tutorial.

What else can you do with this beautiful technique??

With the technique of macramé you can give free rein to your imagination. In addition to making friendship bracelets, you can also make reliable hanging baskets yourself. Otherwise, curtains would be conceivable, just like a cute wall decoration. A tapestry or a summer blanket on the sofa would also work very well with the help of this technology.

With this in mind, let yourself be inspired by our image material and learn the enchanting technique of oriental knotting!

Baking cookies – decorating cookies creatively

Cookies are beautiful desserts that everyone likes. It is not only confectioners who are able to decorate beautiful cookies. Skill is only called for! And creative ideas! Do you like to eat cookies? Then bake them yourself! If you are lacking nice tips for your decoration, then we will give you some. We’ll show you a few inspiring examples of what shapes and decorations you can create.

Baking cookies – ideas for delicious temptations

With so many different variations of cookies, it is difficult to choose a single motif for the cookies. The beautiful patterns give the cookies a decorative value and turn them into works of art. The stencils could be particularly helpful if you want to let your imagination run wild.

Decorating the cookies is also very easy with a cookie cutter.

Baking cookies – ideas for beautiful hearts

Cookies with glaze

Decorate the cookies

The beautiful decoration makes the biscuits appear seductive. Decorated with colored icing, cookies even turn into beautiful table decorations. You can then decorate with sprinkles, decorations in all colors, couverture or chocolate chips. Of course you want the decoration to stick well and stay that way, don’t you? As? The casting must still be damp. You could also fill your cookies with jam.

Colored grit makes the atmosphere cheerful

Hearts with jam

The cookies can also be used as decorations and can be hung up. Then you have to leave a hole in the middle of the biscuits. It is best to leave a noodle in the cookie while it is being baked. So you can spice up the home with hanging cookies. For example, you can create a nice party decoration.

Decorate with cookies

Cookies with fun patterns

Cute penguins make children happy

Colorful butterflies

Bake cookies for a feast

Baking funny Christmas cookies

Bake cookies for Easter

Create beautiful stars and snowflakes

Bake something sweet as a dessert for Christmas

Decorate Christmas cookies

Sandwich biscuits with cream

Joy for the eye and pleasure for the senses

Prepare delicious cookies with jam

Cookies with cream satisfy the small hunger

Hearts with cream

Cookies with chocolate drops

A chocolate cookie, please?

Cookies with cinnamon

Cookies with cinnamon are healthy

Healthy cookies

Recipe ideas for cookies that not only taste good, but are also healthy

Healthy cookies for the kids

Checkmate Cookies

delicious and beautiful too

Polka dot pattern

Stars with pearls

Cookies with frosting

Exotic ideas for cookie decoration

Beautiful ornamentation captivates the eye

Hello Kitty glaze

Baking Halloween cookies

Unusual idea for brownies

Valentine’s day ideas with cookies

Surprise the wedding guests with delicious cookies

Honey and jam are a wonderful combination

Colorful idea for cookies

How to decorate cookies step by step

What is Christmas without Christmas cookies?

Ho-ho-ho! It’s already Christmas!

Cookies can also look strange

Biscuits in the shape of animals

Beautiful glaze in pastel colors

Cookies with splendid decorations

Snowflake with glaze

Combine shapes and patterns

Hearty and beautiful!

Decorate Santa Clause biscuits down to the smallest detail

Easter egg cookies

Funny acorns

Sweets with jam

Bake cookies yourself

The glaze can also have the fresh taste of lemons

Little decoration, but excellent taste …

MM cookies

Decorate children’s biscuits accordingly

Depending on the occasion, you can bake a wide variety of cookies

Healthy breakfast ideas

Use your imagination when making cookies

Cookies of different shapes

Did you suddenly get hungry??

Prepare cookies with cinnamon at home

Cookies with chocolate, but healthy too

Sprinkle the cookies

Bake monster cookies

Paint cookies

You could also decorate the biscuits with nuts

Is it time for dessert??

The cookies can also be used as table decorations

Delicious cookies don’t stay on the table for long …

It will soon be colorful and glittering again … Carnival is just around the corner. One of the greatest party and handicraft times of the year after Easter and Christmas! At Mardi Gras you can enjoy the amusing handicrafts with children again and create a lot of magical things together. Funny masks, glittering garlands, confetti cannons and much more is super easy to make with just a few materials. Check out these simple ideas below and get inspired by them!

Handicrafts with children for carnival

Make simple carnival masks with children

DIY masks made from paper plates are super original. These can only be tinkered with the help of scissors and a pencil as well as some paint and straws. Animals and monsters are created in no time and children have a lot of fun tinkering and carrying. You can help the little ones by downloading ready-made templates from the Internet and then printing them out.

You can of course also paint these yourself if you dare to. The children can then stick additional stickers or colorful scattered decorations on it as well.

Make simple masks with children for the carnival

Colorful carnival mask design with paper feathers

A popular craft idea for masks is to use hand prints or templates as a basis. These are then cut out of cardboard or glitter paper and provided with openings for the eyes. Colorful feathers on it round off the whole thing and a straw or strap makes it easier to carry or sit on.

You can make such masks together with your children for the carnival party

Even if they are simply painted, they look super original

And when you no longer need old sunglasses, now is the time to give them a second chance. Turn it into an original carnival mask. Decorate the sunglasses with colorful feathers and sequins using an all-purpose adhesive. Let your child help with the arrangement of the feathers and the design in general. This supports the imagination and promotes fine motor skills.

Older children in particular appreciate these handicraft ideas

Original craft ideas with toilet rolls for the carnival

Doing handicrafts with children is always an incredibly great thing. Toilet paper rolls are perfect for this and are not only a super sustainable craft material, but also a very versatile one. A number of small figures or party decorations can be made from this. How about these funny toilet roll dragons downstairs, for example? All you need are empty toilet paper rolls, pom-poms, some paint, googly eyes and colored tissue paper, cut into strips. Then just glue everything on, as you can see in the picture and the fun can begin. When you blow from the side of your eyes, the tissue paper strips flutter nicely in the air, creating a dragon fire effect. Really cool!

Make kites out of toilet paper rolls with children for Carnival

Unicorns are also a big topic at carnival

Small, beautifully decorated crowns can also be created very quickly from toilet rolls

Lots of small figures like pirates and parrots are perfect for handicrafts with children

Little monsters full of candy too

Make confetti cannons and party decorations with children

There are still a lot of original party decoration ideas to implement for carnival handicrafts, such as DIY confetti cannons. A great variant of this are those made from toilet rolls and balloons. The necessary materials for this ingenious idea are: empty toilet paper rolls, scissors, tape, balloons and lots of colorful confetti from the party shop. After that, everything goes super fast. Balloons are knotted and slightly cut. The cut page is then spun onto the opening of each toilet roll and the roll is filled with confetti. When the long-awaited moment arrives, the child pulls the balloon knot and the festive confetti will fly into the air. Splendid!

Little effort, big effect …

Every child is just happy about it … I promise!

With a few creative ideas and a little imagination, doing handicrafts with children at Mardi Gras will be a great experience for you and your little ones. Draw even more inspiration from our handicraft gallery below and spend a lot of fun handicraft hours together!

Crafting with pasta isn’t a bad idea either

Paper plates have enormous craft potential …

This is how you create a funny clown

Or colorful maracas full of pasta or rice

Paper plate masks are very popular with children

A nice handicraft idea for very young music makers

simple materials

and very fast production

Egg cartons are ideal as DIY masks

And with a few plastic spoons and a surprise egg, children can make atmospheric rattles

Just let your children’s imagination run wild and join in the handicrafts!

Spring is just around the corner and with it comes the time for a variety of outdoor activities. So you can start preparing your house and garden for the most beautiful spring festival. This is a fun way to get your kids involved too. So get to work, but also make time for fun and creative activities, such as Easter handicrafts with your children. In this way you create enchanting and original Easter decorations and at the same time you will stimulate the imagination, creativity and fine motor skills of your children. If you would like to get fresh craft ideas, then simply scroll down and you will find our suggestions for Easter crafts with children. We wish you a lot of fun and a happy Easter!

Ideas for Easter crafts with children

Easter handicrafts with children – 10 fresh handicraft ideas for Easter

In this article, we’re looking for different Easter craft ideas for the whole family, especially toddlers and preschoolers. In the following we offer a lot of creative ideas for Easter handicrafts with children, which will help you to create beautiful Easter decorations and also to have a lot of fun.

Take a look at the given craft ideas below and find your favorite!

Promote your children’s creativity!

DIY Easter chicks made from pom-poms

These adorable little chicks are so fun and easy to make. All you need is a few pompoms, googly eyes, felt, and pipe cleaner. For the larger chick, we used pipe cleaners for the feet. The pipe cleaners can be inserted directly into the larger pom-poms. For the smaller chicks, it is easier to cut felt in the shape of feet. You can also use egg cartons to imitate a cracked egg.

Cute Easter chicks

DIY Easter bunnies made from pompoms

Similarly, you can also make a pompom bunny! You can use the same materials as for the chicks, but we added string for the rabbit’s mouth. Pipe cleaner ears are glued into the larger pompom. Then glue on the googly eyes, the pompom nose and the tail as well as the felt feet. Now you have your own Easter bunny!

Easter bunny from a giant pompom

Easter bunnies and carrots made from colored plastic eggs

Plastic eggs can be used in so many different Easter crafts. Our favorite is the carrot shown below. All you need are googly eyes, pipe cleaner, and a black marker. If your plastic eggs don’t have a hole at the top for the green pipe cleaners, you can use a small box knife to carefully make a hole.

Funny craft ideas made from plastic eggs

The bunnies are of course also very funny and cute. You can let off steam with different types of faces. And here’s another tip – if you don’t like what you’re painting, just wipe the marker off and try again!

DIY Easter eggs minions

Everyone loves the minions! We saw this idea on Pinterest and decided to make our own minions. You will need a pack of yellow and blue plastic eggs. Then just glue the googly eyes on and use a black marker to trace the mouth, hair, and glasses.

Young and old love minions

A colorful DIY Easter bunny box

We just couldn’t resist the cuteness of this pink bunny box. All you need is a cardboard box and some paint! It’s that easy to make a super cute Easter decoration with your little daughter. And if you have a boy, you can simply paint the box blue or any color you want. An extra tip – you can even use the funny Easter bunny box as a tissue box! A great idea, isn’t it?

This cute box also has a practical use

Paint Easter bunnies with footprints

Footprint craft ideas are pretty popular right now. We have this on the blog Fun Handprint Art found. Using paper plates, pipe cleaners, and paint, you can make these bunnies in less than 10 minutes. Just take part!

A thematic footprint idea

A handicraft idea with a fingerprint

Use your fingerprints to make these adorable chicks and bunnies! This cute DIY idea is perfect for Easter cards and is an inexpensive craft project.

With fingerprint you can also do handicrafts and create beautiful Easter motifs

Voila!

DIY Easter sheep from a boiled egg

Don’t forget the Easter sheep! This unique craft is made with a hard-boiled egg, but if you want to keep it longer you can use foam eggs as well.

A simple egg can turn into an Easter sheep

Sweet is not it?

That’s another nice variation on it

A themed jewelry box made from a mason jar

This themed Easter box doubles as a fun candy jar or you can put whatever you want inside! For this project, use a mason jar and turn it into a cute Easter chick or fancy Easter bunny. These are excellent for Easter decorations and can be used for several years.

Give new life to an old mason jar and turn it into an Easter chick

Various Easter figures made from paper plates

We love paper crafts! You will need craft paper, paper plates, googly eyes, cotton balls, crayons and markers, and patterned paper. We leave the rest to your imagination.

Crafting with paper plates is a big topic

Which of these ideas for Easter crafts with children is your favorite? Feel free to realize all your ideas and bravely and creatively tinker with your children. This is the only way you can teach them to courageously explore the world and create their own world. We wish you a lot of fun and a happy Easter!

Take a look at the following examples and let yourself be inspired further!

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From modern houses to rustic cottages, whitewashed wood is a popular surface everywhere, making rooms look brighter and more inviting. Lime paint is a great way to add character and charm to a piece of furniture, wooden wall cladding, and even your wooden floor. The whitewash brings out the grain and structure of the wood and gives a room or piece of furniture a light and airy look.

What is lime paint and how is wood limed?

The good news is that lime paint is a relatively cheap and simple process that requires very few materials and tools. Read on to learn the top three ways to whitewash wood.

In what cases can you use lime paint?

There are several techniques for whitewashing wood

Limed wood with a shiny effect

If you are looking for a modern whitewashed look then go for the following method. It is perfect for wood with a smooth surface – such as new MDF products or plywood.

Step 1

As a starting point for your project, you need a one-to-one mixture of paint and water. This makes the paint semi-transparent so that the wood remains visible after application.

A chic chest of drawers whitewashed

step 2

Dip a clean rag in the mixture and begin wiping the cloth over the surface of the wood, being careful to apply the mixture evenly to the wood.

step 3

Let it dry and then add more layers until the top layer you want is achieved. The more layers you apply, the less visible the wood underneath will be.

This application method is best when you want a modern polished look.

A bright and cozy country house

Limed wood with structure

To create a more textured surface that is a little less sophisticated than the one mentioned above, a similar process can be followed. The main difference is that the paint and water mixture is thicker and is applied with a brush.

What look do you want?

Step 1

Create a lime mixture by stirring in 1 part water with 2 parts paint.

step 2

Then use a brush – not a roller – to apply the color mixture with strokes in the direction of the wood grain. By working with the grain and not against the grain, you give your wood additional structure.

step 3

Before the paint dries completely, wipe the surface with a clean rag. Be careful not to vigorously wipe the paint as you will want to leave something on the surface.

Apply lime paint

Use a brush

Step 4

Add new color and wipe down as you like. It’s worth noting that the mixture also dries faster than regular paint. So work in small sections to avoid the paint drying before you have wiped it off with the rag.

This finish works best on wood that has a bit of grain and character. Think, for example, of Victorian ash or American white oak. It is also great for some types of wood flooring, but we would recommend using professional flooring installers to do this.

Whitewashed wooden furniture is all the rage right now

Limed wood in a rustic style

If you plan to whitewash recycled wood with rough surfaces, like pallets and fence posts, the brush and rag method won’t work well there.

Step 1

To work with these surface textures, pour paint over the wood, then use a scraper to push the paint in the same direction as the wood grain.

If the paint doesn’t spread well, add a few drops of water to make its consistency less viscous.

The result is a lime paint that fills in the gaps and depressions on the rough surface of the solid wood. The result is a rustic and aged look that is reminiscent of old barns and farmhouses.

Shabby chic style chest of drawers

Limed wood in a shabby-chic style

To create a shabby look that can be applied to all types of wooden surfaces – smooth to rough, new to old – you can use the following technique.

Step 1

Rub the wood with candle wax and only then paint the wood with lime paint. Let it dry until it becomes sticky.

step 2

Once the wood is sticky, wipe the surface with a rag. You will find that the areas where the wax has been applied will not allow paint to adhere, creating an old-fashioned, used look.

Whitewashing pallet furniture is a practical idea

The painted wood surface can look like this, for example

General whitewashing tips

It is important that the surface of any wood, mainly reclaimed or recycled wood, is clean before you start working.

Tip 1

Wash the wood with soap and water and let it dry before you start whitewashing.

Tip 2

If you want a more refined whitewash, it is also worth sanding down the wood. This will remove any previous surface treatment that could prevent the paint from sticking.

Breathe new life into old wooden furniture

Tip 3

Remember what type of wood you want to whitewash and what you want to achieve with your project. Depending on that, the end result can vary widely.

Finally, you should also consider which lime colors will best suit your project. We always recommend the use of low-VOC lime paints. These are of high quality and give the best results.

Just to fall in love with, right??

So go for lime paint if you are looking for a creative and inexpensive way to freshen up your old wooden furniture. Whitewashing wood is pretty easy and a lot of fun …

Which of the techniques mentioned above will you use for your prank project??