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Graining Liquid is similar to stain, but is heavier and does not absorb into wood like stain does. It is used to achieve various effects that may be divided into two areas. One is aging, and the other is the artistic process of creating grain patterns.


Aging

The aging effect is very popular. It is simply applied over top a painted surface (buttermilk paint works best). Then wiped off. It gives depth to the painted piece, making a freshly painted surface appear old. It simulates aging by darkening the painted surface and building up in corners and recesses. A very popluar way of using our Graining Liquid is with our crackle medium.


Graining, Swirls, and Patterns

The other way to use the graining liquid is to create patterns. It can be used with various tools such as feathers, brushes, and sponges to create your own graining pattern such as waves and swirls.


Please Note

You may wish to use our clear glaze overtop our graining liquid to add protection to the grained surface.