CANDLEHOLDERS
Wood stain isn’t restricted to shades of brown – as this ‘warm stone’ wash demonstrates beautifully. Experiment with different tones to create a set of turned candleholders in nature-inspired hues.
DECORATIVE STARS
Who knew coffee stirrers could be so useful? Collect what you might otherwise throw away from your daily drink-to-go and you’ll soon have enough to create these beautiful ornaments, painted and adorned in a number of nature-inspired ways.
Can you paint anything?
Yes you can! But you will need different paint and preparations depending on the item and what it’s made from. And some materials are much harder to get a good paint finish on, which is something to bear in mind when deciding what objects or surfaces to paint.
How do you prepare surfaces for painting?
As a general rule, before you paint on any surface you should make sure it is clean and dry and
