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Painted Wood Sign Tutorial-

 

Step 1: Lightly sand board to smooth any rough edges (I used 180-grit sandpaper)

Step 2: Place letter stickers (I used vinyl mailbox letters) and any other designs you'd like on the board

Step 3: Paint over everything

Step 4: Let dry overnight

Step 5: Carefully peel off letters

Step 6: Very lightly sand to smooth out ridges left by your stencils/stickers

Step 7: Wipe dust from board with DRY cloth or paper towel- do not use water if you have used acrylic paint

Step 8: Paint on a layer of glossy varnish, let dry well

Step 9: Very lightly sand to remove brush stroke markings, then varnish again.

 

Steps 8 and 9 can be repeated as many times as desired; I did three coats of varnish, although you can't see the glossy finish in the picture. Before the varnish, the acrylic paint gives it a dull, matte finish. If this is what you prefer, then after Step 7, your creation is complete!

 

Feel free to comment with any questions, I will do my best to answer them.

Also, if you pin this to Pinterest, make sure to give credit please! Thanks :)

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