Creating a patina using a wood stain

Creating an aged or patina effect can be done in hundred different ways...

Personal preference and what you have in your garage are good options to start with.   Here we have used Vintage Paints new range of wood stains.  There is a range of colours, these are water based stains which can be used on bare timber to enrich the grain or over paint to create a patina (aged worn effect).

What you need:
stain - Vintage Paints Dark Oak Stain
rags (lint free)
bowl of water (like a 2L ice cream tub)
paint brush
no disruption - really important to keep your rhythm up and maintain a consistent drying temperature, so don't do half in the morning and then the other half later, the weather can change and affect your drying time and you will end up with different finishes - sounds a bit ridiculous, but believe me its true... 

The longer you leave the stain the harder it is to move and darker it will stain.  

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start on the back or underneath to get an idea of how dark and how fast it is drying on your painted surface.

To start
​wipe on with cloth or paint brush - option here to wait a few seconds
if using over a light colour, cream or white, I would paint an area and pretty much wipe off immediately with a clean dry cloth.
if it looks too dark for you, simply dampen your cloth and wipe over surface staight away, the more you rub the more will come off

and that is it...

you have the option to now seal by means of wax or a clearcoat or simply leave as is and allow time and wear to soften finish.

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if you are staining bare wood, sealing with a clearcoat polyurethane is recommended to ensure a long lasting colour.

Dark oak stain on the top of this table, and a watered down rub of the stain over the painted side and base - completed with a semi gloss clearcoat

Dark stain over toasted almond - chairs were scratched, worn and weathered - this allows for a great patina as the stain sits in the grooves

Dark oak stain over these drawer fronts completed with a low sheen clearcoat

Vintage Stain

NZ$26.50

Vintage stain is a waterbased wiping stain available in 6 tints.

It can be wiped onto bare timber to change base colour, or used over painted surfaces for antiquing effects.

Applied with a brush or cloth.  When dry seal with vintage clearcoat.

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Toasted Almond

NZ$13.50 - NZ$63.50

Toasted Almond is a sweet beige brown which is warm and soft. Its velvety finish calms and soothes, yet the little pop of colour will give interest and dimension. Toasted Almond works well with Classic White  or Antique White.  

Voodoo Molly Vintage Paint  is a special water-based acrylic paint that is designed to make furniture painting fun and hassle free. The no stripping, no undercoat formula will save you time, money and your sanity!

• No stripping, no undercoat
• Touch dry 30mins, re-coat 60mins
• Durable, cleanable
• Satin sheen
• Interior or exterior
• Water based

Sheen options: 

• Matt: Add Vintage Chalk 
• Soft sheen: Use Vintage Wax
• Satin: Just Vintage Paint
• Semi-gloss: 1 coat Vintage Clearcoat
• Gloss: 2-3 coats Vintage Clearcoat

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Vintage Wax 250 ml

NZ$32.50

Vintage Wax is made from 100% natural ingredients including beeswax and essential oils. It can be safely used on timber, antiques, Vintage Paint,  Vintage Chalk, chalk paint, milk paint, leather, children's furniture and toys.

Vintage Wax is non-yellowing so can be safely used on white paint and white leather. It will nourish and waterproof, creating a soft, natural shine. 

• 100% natural ingredients
• Soft wax
• Eco friendly
• Beeswax base
• For wood, paint, leather
• Non-yellowing
• Easy to apply and buff

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Vintage Paints Clearcoat

NZ$29.00 - NZ$46.50

Voodoo Molly Vintage Clearcoat is a non-yellowing, water-based polyurethane varnish. 

It can be used on bare timber, Voodoo Molly Vintage Paint or Voodoo Molly Vintage Chalk . 

It is a superior product that is extremely durable and has a soft semi-gloss finish or use the gloss for a high sheen finish

​2 hour recoat

• 3 day full cure
• Brush or spray application
• For furniture, tabletops, floors

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