Distressing Wood with Candle Wax…
I love the look of distressed wood. And have found out through trial and error how you can easily get this effect with a candle. Here’s how I distressed the following wooden dish.
- Since this had a varnish on it I lightly sanded it with 220 grit sandpaper. After wards I cleaned it with a tack cloth.
- I then took my candle, any type of candle will work, and rubbed it on the areas I wanted the wood to show through. I rubbed enough on it until the areas had a good layer of wax on them. I then rubbed off the excess wax with a cloth.
- Being that this was a small project I spray painted it. I chose an off-white spray paint. You know, the Wal-Mart cheapie stuff for .99.
- I sprayed the entire dish, waited for it to dry and then took my sandpaper (or you cold use medium-grade steel wool) and rubbed the areas that held the wax to let the wood show through.
- You could then use polyurethane to protect the wood, but I chose not to with this piece since it won’t get a lot of wear.
I really like the final look of the dish. I think this technique will look great on the over-sized mirror I bought at Goodwill. If you have tried this technique or have an even better one, let me know!
Christy
Does using the candle wax make it easier to distress? I’ve distressed alot of pieces but never used this method, thanks for sharing!
Christy
What a great make over. I will have to keep my eye out for a wood bowl like to make my own!
Brittany
love this!! white + distressed = fabulous!!
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Jessi @ Yankee Belle Home
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing this little trick. And your piece turned out great!
Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage
Lovin that bowl and that technique! Thanks for sharing! Just found you today — your blog name is awesome!!
The Junkin Chick
Hey Christy,
It does make it easier and the color of the wood comes through so much better!
Thanks!
Anita
I love the idea of using the wax from the candle. I never new distressing wood could be done this way. No more sanding..yipee! Thanks for sharing.
ColleenwithMurals&More
I love using candles for distressing. Works every time. Only issue is when I forget where I rubbed wax!
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Diane @ InMyOwnStyle
I have distressed a lot of stuff, but like this idea as your finished project looks perfect. I am going to try it out, I hope my results turn out as good as yours.
Diane
jodi
gorgeous – absolutely love it! i must find some wood to distress!
thanks!
Traci
Oh my goodness! Too funny. I love your bowl too. Great minds think alike! Traci
Spencer
Grand idea! And, I love the finished product too!
Warm blessings,
Spencer
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