How to Make a Wood Stained Frame

You can revive an old picture frame or enhance a new one with wood stain. Using wood stain, the color on this frame will penetrate the wood but still leave the wood grain showing through.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Wooden frame, sanded smooth
• Alcohol based woodstain
• Methyl alcohol
• Glass bowl
• Rubber gloves
• 1" flat sable paintbrush
• Acrylic varnish and brush

1. Place the paint into a small bowl and using rubber gloves and the paintbrush, apply the paint in long, even strokes.
2. Repeat along all four sides of the frame and allow to dry for 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Two or three coats may be desired. When it is the shade you are happy with, apply a coat of acrylic varnish. Leave to dry.
4. Apply extra coats of varnish, as needed.

Tips & Warnings

• For a translucent finish, dilute the woodstain with a little methyl alcohol.