Mexican Blanket Dresser, How to Blend Color With Clay Based Paint
by Debi Beard
2 Materials
A story about my heritage and a DIY video tutorial, how to blend colors, create a color gradient inspired by a Mexican serape with DIY clay based paint, frog tape and clear wax.
I started by looking for the perfect dresser on Craigslist, as soon as I saw this one I knew it was the perfect canvas for my idea.
First I practiced on a five dollar piano bench... it didn't come out like I had hoped so I decided to sleep on it and try again in the morning.
I painted over and tried again on the same bench. this time I felt confident enough to paint the dresser. I often find that some projects take several tries to perfect at least that's how my creative process often works.
I started blending colors using a clay based paint which can be reactive with water so it's easy to create a gradient..
I filmed a video showing all of the steps! In this video I share a fun tip about sanding and using the pigment dust to add to the blended finish.
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I posted lots of tips and tricks for getting this look on my blog. Please visit for more fun DIY videos and tutorials. http://debisdesigndiary.com/ombre-ole-the-story-of-my-2-dads/
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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I love your awesome personality! Cant wait to try this on my new-to-me tres amigos armoire!
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Soo pretty!