When investing in a quality brush, you really want to know what you are purchasing. Let's answer some frequently asked questions about the popular Paint Pixie & DIY paint brushes that we carry. Q: What are Paint Pixie brushes made of? A: Paint Pixie is a blended bristle made of natural (boar's hair) and a synthetic bristles with a wood handle. Q: What are DIY paint brushes made of? A: DIY paint brushes are of 100% synthetic bristles with a wood handle. Q: Does Paint Pixie carry a vegan brush? A: Paint Pixie has one. The #10 Oval Synthetic bristle brush is not made with any animal products. Q: Does DIY carry a vegan brush? A: Yes,...
When I first started flipping furniture, I tried to do everything as budget friendly as possible. I can remember buying boxes of paint brushes when Harbor Freight would have their seasonal sales. I often bought their 2" synthetic brushes and their chip brushes because they were cheap. I didn't know any better. Soon, a friend of mine told me about chalk paint brushes. She swore by them. She told me it would save me time and help me get the finish I was looking to achieve. I tried a number of different brushes on my quest for the perfect chalk paint brush. I think I've probably tested most of them. I've tried them in all price ranges including the cheap ones on Amazon up to...
I was recently finishing up some old projects getting ready for an upcoming sale when I found an old nightstand that had seen better days. It had a reddish tint to the finish with several scratches and it definitely needed a facelift. I decided to go with white to freshen it up a bit. I cleaned the piece thoroughly and pulled out my Debi's Design DIY paint in Vintage Linen. I brushed on the first coat of the thick chalk and clay paint and let it dry. When I came back, the piece had several freckled areas of bleed through. Unfortunately the tannins in the wood bled through causing a discoloration. Bleed through can be quite common with older wood so...
Did you know that colored wax was a thing? Well, it is. Typically you see people using clear wax to finish their painted pieces but, sometimes clear just won't cut it. When people vary from clear wax, you generally see the white or dark wax come out. Colored waxes enable you to give highlights or lowlights to your project. So here's the deal. You can buy ready made waxes in white or black or even dark brown but, it's harder to find it in other colors. Not to worry! It is so simple to make your own colored waxes and it's a real money saver. If you buy each color individually, it really begins to add up and on top...
Wax or wash, that is the question. I think the answer is BOTH! I've been at home more than usual these last few weeks. I've been home so much that I've been banging out lots of old projects. I've been finishing off pieces I forgot I had. Heck, I even cleaned out one of our buildings. Holy, moly! I uncovered a multitude of sins. Project upon project of unfinished junk. Well, now is the time to get busy! I'm determined to get some of these projects completed! I gathered up a table full of small wood pieces. During my clean up, I unearthed candlesticks, wood baskets, wooden trays and wood shelves. You name it, and I probably found it. Each...
