How Do You Paint Flowers On Wood?
Painting flowers on wooden surfaces can bring some of the beauty of nature indoors. It’s an easy way to add interest and freshness to thrift store purchases or to brighten a worn wooden surface. Decorative painted flowers will add beauty to furniture, floors, walls or accent pieces such as wooden bowls or picture frames. The technique is the same for all wooden surfaces, and you don’t need expensive supplies or a degree in art to achieve good results. Plan your project. Find a picture of the flower you want to paint, or use a stencil. Measure to ensure that the flower is the right size to fit where you intend it to go. If it is not the right size, enlarge or shrink the design with a copier. If you plan to draw more than one flower, sketch your design on paper first. Choose the acrylic paint colors that will complement the color of the wood. Prepare the surface of the wood. Lightly sand the wood with fine-to-medium-gauge sandpaper, working with the grain. When you are finished, clean th
