Updating Grandma's Cutting Board
Easy
Use joint compound to add dimension to a plain cutting board, painting it and then adding a graphic.
1. I started with my Grandma's Cutting board that I wanted to preserve some how.
2. I tapped a stencil to the top of the board and then added premixed joint compound to the stencil. I added a lot.
3. Let the joint compound dry completely. If some comes off when you remove the stencil, you can use a small paint brush to fill in or to build up your flowers.
4. I painted the board with chalk paint and then distressed it
5. I found graphic on The Graphic Fairy site and applied it using the freezer method.
6. Once it was completely dry, I added a coat of clear wax and then a coat of aging wax.
1. I started with my Grandma's Cutting board that I wanted to preserve some how.
2. I tapped a stencil to the top of the board and then added premixed joint compound to the stencil. I added a lot.
3. Let the joint compound dry completely. If some comes off when you remove the stencil, you can use a small paint brush to fill in or to build up your flowers.
4. I painted the board with chalk paint and then distressed it
5. I found graphic on The Graphic Fairy site and applied it using the freezer method.
6. Once it was completely dry, I added a coat of clear wax and then a coat of aging wax.
Here is the updated cutting board.
The original cutting board with stain.
Here I have added some flowers using a stencil and joint compound.
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