Rustoleum hosted a fun challenge that I was honored to be a part of and I wanted to show you the process as well as some tips and tricks about using stain and wood grain enhancer!
I love a challenge. Rustoelum had a little challenge where they didn’t tell you what was coming, but you needed to use it to create a project. It was so fun! Check out what I had in my box and what I created below. Also if you have a minute, please vote for my project here!
What you need for this wood stained planter
- Barn Red Verathane Stain
- Briarsmoke Verathane Stain
- Wood Grain enhancer
- Copper tape
- Wooden planter (Similar here)
These were the contents of my mystery box!
I started by using a wire brush to enhance the grain. This helps maintain the grain of wood when you stain it.
Next I used the Barn Red Verethane stain. I applied two coats.
The color was a little bright for the look of my shelves. I decided to add one layer of Briarsmoke Verethane Stain and it added such a pretty look and made it a bit more subtle.
Then I rubbed against the grain with the grain enhancer. I absolutely love this stuff! I love how it keeps the integrity of the wood and so the stain doesn’t just look like paint.
Once this was dry I added a gold accent using copper tape around the top and bottom so it would coordinate with the other items on my shelf.
This was simple and looks modern and sleek; just how I like it! (PS see that little glass bird? These watering devices make keeping a plant alive pretty much fail proof! See more of my tips to keep house plants alive here.)
If you’re looking for more inspiration or just really loved this project, head over to Creator’s Studio! I am in the running to win a $500 gift card if I win! Vote here.
