How To Paint Wood Texture

a simple way to add the look of wood to your project

Posted by Laura

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I havn't done this much, so I'm still working on making it look better. I did it once before to make an artist palette out of thin white foam, and just recently for the christmas cards I'm making this year.

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You Will Need (3 things)

  • Sponge
  • Tape
  • Acrylic Paint

Steps (5 steps, 10 minutes)

  1. 1

    Gather together what you'll paint, tape if you want clean edges, and a sponge to paint with. I prefer a sponge for each color so I cut the one I have.

  2. 2

    When you're ready to paint, start with your lightest color paint and wait for that to dry before you continue.

  3. 3

    When it's dry, use the next color, streak the sponge quickly back and forth in a straight line.

  4. 4

    Finally use your darkest color and streak that back and forth in a straight line.

  5. 5

    If you want, use the dark color again to make more of a wood look. Finally when you're ready peel of the tape if you used it.