How To Stain Wood With Acrylic Paint | Woodworking DIY

~This post contains affiliate links~

How To Stain Wood With Acrylic Paint

Hello!

I've been working on some painted wood orders lately, and with these orders, I may need any color of stain imaginable for the background.

Well..have you ever tried to find the color you NEED in a hardware store? I can usually get close to it, but I prefer to make my own. That way I can tweak it until it's just right.

This tutorial is to show you how I make my wood stain with acrylic paint. It's SUPER easy.

Things you will need:
  • A piece of wood (obviously)
  • Any color acrylic paint of your choice
  • Something to mix your paint in
  • A rag
  • Napkins
  • Water
That's it :)

IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE OUTCOME OF STAINING WITH FOOD COLORING: Lil Vardo, Part 2


First things first - find an area you don't mind getting a bit messy. I am fantastic at making a mess on surfaces I shouldn't.

Next thing - grab your paint! I needed a reddish-brown..so I picked red and brown:

Choose your acrylic paint colors

Pour out a good amount (about a 50 cent piece-sized glob) of paint into your container. I used a plastic plate so I can just throw it out when I'm done. Add about a 1/3 cup of water (I used a pink plastic teapot to keep it fancy) and mix until well blended (especially if you're using more than one color):

water down your acrylic paint

Next - grab your rag and blot up some of your watered down paint:
(yes I know, it looks like a murder cloth...I assure you it's paint)

stain your wood with your acrylic paint mixture

Wipe it across your piece of wood from side to side with the grain. If you can't tell which direction the grain is going (it happens) follow the direction the lines are running in the wood. BEFORE it dries after the first coat, run a napkin across it to sop up any standing liquid to prevent it from warping your board. You don't want a warped board. Too much water will cause this to happen.

let your newly stained wood dry

wipe after each coat of paint




Keep layering the "stain" and wiping down after each coat until you've reached the shade you're after. Let 'er dry and you're done!

diy wood stain with acrylic paint


It's that easy!

Try some greens and blues, you'll be surprised at how beautiful they turn out!

Add some metallic paint for some extra shimmer!


Here are two of my finished orders with the acrylic "stain" wash:

How To Stain Wood With Acrylic Paint

This fellar had a much deeper wash and was sanded on the edges, then washed again to give it a weathered look: 
How To Stain Wood With Acrylic Paint

Would you like to try making your own cheese next?

Give it a try here:


Comments

  1. techknowledgeJanuary 1, 2023 at 11:40 PM

    This guide is very helpful for many people. Keep doing Nice work. gardenreviews

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Preserving Deer Tails 101

Image
 ~*This post contains affiliate links*~ The "How-To" on deer tail preservation I will show you step by step how to clean and preserve a deer tail. From the carcass to the slab. * Note - Not to tan, merely preserve. More of a pre-tanning process until you are ready for the next step. Preservation is the first step in getting the furs set, so they do not rot or develop bugs, or even tears. Preserve to avoid the "Hide Beetles": They are scavengers, they are the last to visit and feed on the dried-out remains of dead animals; both adults and larvae will eat feathers, fur, and skin. You do NOT want to leave any type of "skin" un-preserved unless frozen. Preserving will avoid these problems and eliminate that "death stink". This process will leave them stiff, yet still a bit pliable. If you're looking for that leathery feel and movement, you need to tan the hides. There are many, many...
Read more

Easy Borax Crystals From Start to Finish * Science experiments

Image
~This post contains affiliate links~ So you want to grow your own crystals! Borax crystals are the easiest home crystal-growing project you can find. And you can do this with affordable and easy to find detergent and pipe cleaners!  It is a project that is fun for the whole family and will teach your kiddos some science as well! I have worked with borax quite a bit and also alum, which gives another kind of crystal, and found that this detergent is the quickest and easiest way to make yourself a geode, sun-catcher, decoration, or whatever you like! All you need are four things: Jar Water Pipe Cleaners Borax Honestly, that's it! If you want to add some extra color, you can also use some food coloring to dye your pipe cleaners to a shade you prefer. I use white pipe cleaners and pastel dyes just for fun. All right, let's just jump right in! Gather up all your supplies and get ready! Step 1: ~Grab you...
Read more