Fun Stenciled Toy Trunk
by
Melody
2 Materials
$40
3 Hours
Easy
I found this quirky, fun and beat up trunk at an estate sale recently. I loved the style and the fact it has casters underneath so it moves around easily.
The first step was to clean the piece. I used a vinegar and water solution to clean the wood. After the trunk was dry, I sanded the top with 120 grit sandpaper, then 220 grit to give it a nice smooth finish. I stained the top a mix of jacobean and dark walnut stain.
For the rest of the trunk I used my favorite navy blue paint, General Finished Coastal Blue.
Last, but not least I used a stencil I'd bought a few weeks ago from Royal Design Studio. I instantly fell in love with the fun pattern and knew it would finish the trunk off perfectly. The Stencil I used is the Otomi Mexican Folk Art Furniture Stencil. If you haven't used Royal Design stencils before, make sure you have a look at all the amazing options they offer! (and no I didn't get any compensation for writing this post)
Once the stencil was on, I waxed the entire trunk with a clear wax and I was done!
I love how this one turned out. I'm such a huge fan of this stencil and can't wait to find another piece to use it on.
The first step was to clean the piece. I used a vinegar and water solution to clean the wood. After the trunk was dry, I sanded the top with 120 grit sandpaper, then 220 grit to give it a nice smooth finish. I stained the top a mix of jacobean and dark walnut stain.
For the rest of the trunk I used my favorite navy blue paint, General Finished Coastal Blue.
Last, but not least I used a stencil I'd bought a few weeks ago from Royal Design Studio. I instantly fell in love with the fun pattern and knew it would finish the trunk off perfectly. The Stencil I used is the Otomi Mexican Folk Art Furniture Stencil. If you haven't used Royal Design stencils before, make sure you have a look at all the amazing options they offer! (and no I didn't get any compensation for writing this post)
Once the stencil was on, I waxed the entire trunk with a clear wax and I was done!
I love how this one turned out. I'm such a huge fan of this stencil and can't wait to find another piece to use it on.
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