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Aug 23, 2015

TABLE TOP TUTORIAL for props/styling

I made a couple of table tops for myself and for few photographers. They are perfect for props/styling and easy to transport. I have a white one that I use all the time to photograph my jewelry on and wanted to make a more tattered looking one. 

SO....
HERE IS AN EASY WAY TO MAKE A TABLE TOP LOOK VINTAGE/TATTERED/DISTRESSED/CHIPPY....WHICHEVER WAY YOU WANT TO CALL IT.


I built the table top using a piece of plywood for the base and I randomly cut left over pieces of pine with my compound miter saw. 
Then I  glued and nail the pieces together. The easiest way to nail each piece is with an air compressor nail gun. 



 Always measure twice cut once! Right? I should know by now after all these years...but I didn't and I cut the wood strips a little bit too small. So I had to create a skirt around the table.
 It actually looks much better this way.
Use wood patty to hide the nails, sand and wipe clean.


Now for the distressing technique...

Step 1 Paint the table using an acrylic flat brownish color

Step 2 Choose your favorite color for the second layer. 
There will be a total of 3 layer of paint. 
I picked green


 Step 3 Rub a candle here and there on the table top, the wax acts as a barrier between paint colors. 


and since I was also going for the crackle look I wiped school glue here and there also.
No need to wait for the glue to dry, 
step 3 paint your top layer....I used eggshell linen white from Behr.



 Check out this little video, you can see how easy the top layer comes off where I rubbed the candle.
Use an electric sander with a fine sandpaper


I get so excited when I start seeing the top layer come off! 

Step 4 Brush a coat of Provencial Minwax and wipe off the excess.
Let it dry.

Great prop/styling table top!  
Wishing you a wonderful week!!

Ciao Rita

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