Up until last October, I wasn’t a big glazed furniture kind of gal.
Glazed donut kind of gal…abso-freakin-lutely….glazed furniture…not so much.
But then this happened.
That would be the IKEA Tarva drink bar that I used Baroque and Enhance Dark Glaze on.
At that point, dark glaze and I started to become friends.
We experimented. We plotted makeovers.
We worked together on a dresser…
That’s the glamorous dresser….
Dark glaze and I were skipping happily along off into the sunset….
And then I met clear glaze….
And he swept me off my feet….because he can turn any color into a glaze….
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Before you ask me, no I was not drinking during the writing of this post. That’s shocking, I know, especially seeing how I just wrote about having a love affair with furniture glaze paint and then cheating on it with another one.
I’m a special person.
But…
Its true.
You can make furniture glaze in any color – I like to call it color glaze.
And its so easy.
How To Make Furniture Glaze In Any Color
Supplies Needed:
- Velvet Finishes Enhance Clear Glaze
- Any Velvet Finishes paint color of your choice
- Paintbrush
- Lint free cloth
Steps
Step 1.
Combine a little clear glaze with a little paint.
I mixed mine up on a styrofoam plate to show you the process better, but it would be easier to use a cup. You want more glaze than you do paint. I poured out about 1/8 – 1/4 of a cup of glaze and just dipped my paintbrush into the paint.
Step 2.
Mix it together.
Just mix the two together until all the glaze is tinted with your color.
Step 3.
Brush it on.
Brush the glaze on, let it sit for a minute or so, and then wipe off the excess with a lint free cloth. Repeat this process if you would like more color on your piece.
The video below shows a turquoise colored glaze being made and then painted onto a piece painted white to get a beachy colored vibe.
Step 4.
Bask in the new-found possibilities.
The Modern glaze has a great beachy vibe. I think it would look great “washed” over white patio furniture if you are into that beachy look.
I was planning to use the modern glaze above on an actual piece of furniture, but got so excited about all the color possibilities, I just pulled out more paint and started making glazes in all different colors to show you.
A.K.A. my ADHD took over.
I love the Glamorous glaze – I think it would be so fun in a little girl’s room. Enchanting glaze is bright and seems very boyish.
The Vivid glaze reminds me of faded lipstick – which I like the look of – I know – I’m weird. The Exotic glaze is pretty light – I think it has a beachy feel too.
I’m dying to try these glazes out on some glass jars too.
What do you think they would be good for?
What glaze colors would you make?
P.S. Velvet Finishes Glaze also doubles as a protectant topcoat!
More colorful furniture makeovers to get you inspired…
How to Get a Layered Caribbean Blue Look – a gorgeous layered look for furniture makeovers.
How to Make Colored Wood Stain– yep, in any color too!
How to Create a Beachy Colored Look (with Video Tutorial) – a washed out beachy feel on furniture makeovers.
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Debbie says
Love the work you’ve done. Thanks for sharing your tips for different ways to use glaze. Love it!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Debbie! These were so fun to mix up! I couldn’t believe how cool they were!
Lindsay Eidahl says
That is so great! The possibilities are endless, but it looks to me that you have the workings for some glazed Easter eggs!!!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Lindsay, that is a FABULOUS idea!!
Deirdre J Owens says
Did I MISS WHEN YOU TOLD US WHERE TO GET VELVET FINISHES ? I CAN’T WAIT TO GET STARTED, BUT WOE IS ME, HOW TO FIND VELVET FINISHES SO I CAN HAVE THE SAME BEAUTIFUL FURNITURE THAT YOU HAVE SHARED…HELP !
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Hey Deirdre! There are links throughout this post on the Velvet Finishes products. You can order it all online at velvetfinishes.com I hope that helps!
Kellie Smith says
Can you believe how easy it is??? Love!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I am still baffled at how simple it was!!
chris aka monkey says
you sure impressed this old bird i love the blue and the green really cool xx
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I impressed myself, Chris! Thanks!
Kitsy Keel Smith says
Hey, you changed the look of your blog. I love it, it is so you. Like Lindsey’s idea for glazed easter eggs. Will have to find some wooden ones at Michaels.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Kitsy! Yes, wooden ones from Michael’s is a great idea!
Ashley @ Simply Designing says
Oh wow! This is so much fun!!! I love the bright colors!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Ashley! I am crazy over those bright colors too!
Meegan says
Wow! So impressive Jenna! I love the varity of colors and the finish looks incredible! Thanks for sharing. I can hardly to order my own 🙂
Have a great day!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Meegan! It was so easy to do and I’m loving all the colors!
[email protected] says
I am eager to try this technique. Hope you’ll soon share a few furniture projects using these colors.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I’m planning on it, Paula! So many fun colors to try!
Melanie says
Wow! The color possibilities are endless here!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I know, Melanie!! Its so much fun!
Heather says
Great tips! Love how easy this is!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Heather!
Amy Anderson says
This is pretty amazing! Those colors are gorgeous!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Amy! I love how cool this stuff is!
Emily @ Two Purple Couches says
These glazes are gorgeous! How awesome that you can use them as paint or turn them into glazes!?!? I can’t wait to see what you dress up with these gorgeous glazes, Jenna 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Aren’t they so cool, Emily?!
Jessica says
I love the idea of a custom colored glaze! So smart!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Jessica! It was so fun and easy to make!
Jeanie @ create&babble says
Wow, custom colored glaze? Those colors are gorgeous! I think I need to get some of this.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I know!! Its crazy and amazing all at the same time!
Rachel Paxton says
The possibilities are endless… I love it! xx
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Rachel!
Jamie says
Wow, Jenna. I love these glazes! Perfect for someone like me that doesn’t like too much color 😉
Hugs, Jamie
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Absolutely, Jamie!
Sarah says
I am LOVING this Jenna! So many possibilities!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I know!!
Krista says
This is such a great tip- I would love to try this stuff!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Krista! Its so much fun!
Mary says
I’m in love with your glamorous dresser! The color is so awesome. It’s perfect! I’m going to try to make something that color but I’m a novice, I hope I can pull it off. Thank you for sharing everything!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Mary! Honestly, it was easy. Just paint your color on, then do the glaze in small sections and wipe off excess. Put a little amount of glaze on until you get the hang of it. You can always add more.
Mary says
I’m getting ready to order now. Thank you! Fingers crossed.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
It will be AWESOME!
Bobbie Gordner says
Like everyone else, I love these! If I were to use them on kitchen cabinets, I should use clear glaze to finish so I could wash them?
Thanks!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Hey Bobbie! So, the glaze that is used in mixing also works as a topcoat. However, with something like kitchen cabinets, I would definitely give them another final topcoat with polycrylic. Velvet Finishes carries a topcoat, which is just that and called Protect. It only takes one coat. Kitchen cabinets can take a beating, so that will just give them a little more protection. 🙂
Bari says
love his! I have a white ikea night stand that needs some revamping. Did you do anything to the dresser to prep for thr painting (like sanding) or did you just paint it directly onto the dresser? What is the finish of the costing, smooth or gritty? How many coats did you have to do to get such a dark and vibrant color?
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Bari! What dresser are you talking about?
Bari says
Either of the dressers picutred in the post. I am looking to do this with a white ikea Hemnes night stand (like this one http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90121234/#/70121230)
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Got ya! If you look at that post, there is a link under each of those pieces to the full tutorial on what I did to the pieces! They give all the details!
shophofindia says
Oh wow! This is so much fun!!! I love the bright colors! I would love to try this stuff!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
It is pretty fun and easy to do!!
Jela says
Hi, May I ask what Kind of Color you used for the pink commode. Thanks. Greetings from Germany.
Jela
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Hi Jela! Do you mean the pink dresser? If so, it was Glamorous by Velvet Finishes with a dark glaze over it.
Carol says
Can you put this over a chalk painted piece of furniture and no wax?
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I haven’t tried that before, Carol, but I don’t see why you couldn’t!
Tammy Bushnell says
For the samples above, Glamorous, Excited, Vivid and Exotic, were the samples just white/ivory and then glaze was added?
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Hi Tammy! Do you mean what color the piece of wood was before the glaze was painted on top? If so, yes, all the wood samples were white and then I added the glaze over them.
Heidi says
Oh my!!!!! Who would have thought. I had no idea you could do this. Soooo excited to try it!!!!!! Thanks for sharing. I do a lot of furniture painting and still had no clue until I saw your pin. I just thought I was stuck with what I could buy mixed up. This is going to be so fun!!!!! Can hardly wait!!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Yay, Heidi! I hope you have so much fun with it! I’m about to do a piece with colored glaze!
barb macaskill says
OMG!! i think i am going to be in trouble! Hubby hates it when I learn new ways to add color to furniture or walls or floors or clothes or well… anything! I always seem to go a little gaga over adding color to anything that moves and sometimes things that move get color added too! Like our dog was turned mermaid blue and shocking pink at one point in her life! What a beauty she was!
I am definitely getting some of the clear glaze and starting my new relationship by adding color to a table that needs some love desperately! Thanks for the new way to add color!
Jenna says
hahaha!!! I am so glad you are excited to try this, barb! I think it’s so much fun!
Hannah says
This is so awesome! I was wondering about the cleaning spray primer ready? I can’t find it anywhere but need something to clean the furniture right before painting. Where do you buy it?
Jenna says
Hi Hannah! You can find Ready on VelvetFinishes.com!
Jade says
Is polyurethane the same as glaze? The guy at Home Depot said it was but I’m just not sure if I trust in him…
Jenna says
No, polyurethane is not the same as glaze.
Jyoti says
Great!
Megan says
Can you do this technique straight on brown wood or does it need to be painted white first?
Jenna says
I haven’t tried it straight on brown wood before, you could give it a whirl. The colored glaze most likely won’t show up as crisp though as it would on white.