How can I make a floral design on a dresser?

Stencil

Without seeing what “dresser” you’re specifically recalling- then stencils or transparent decals are solutions that you can design, fabricate or buy.

Consider that in order for these things to work, that the surface has to be prepared & cleaned.

Then “what paint” one uses depends on the existing surface finish & the expected durability.

Amazon has a large selection of decals. I am going to paint an old wooden stool and put a decal over the seat and poly over that. You could also stencil or add a picture if you poly over it.

Hi Ann,

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I would use a transfer. They have gorgeous ones on amazon!