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Were sharing the secret to effortlessDIY distressed paint using Vaseline.

Learn how to create unique, shabby-chic pieces in no time!

So if you want to add a touch of rustic charm to your home decor?

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Keep reading for the simple step-by-step tutorial.

Just think about the projects you could create with this easy DIY technique!

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From everyday household items that have seen better days to budget-friendly dollar store wood pieces and more.

This tutorial is perfect for anyone who wants to explore their creativity and bring new life to old wood.

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Wooden maple leaf cutout painted and distressed with Vaseline.

Materials Needed

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Next, apply a thin layer of Vaseline on the areas where you want the distressing to occur.

Wooden maple leaf cutout painted and distressed with Vaseline.

you’re able to add it to the edges, corners or throughout the entire sign.

Apply a top coat over the entire wood sign and let dry.

And then add more Vaseline overtop and paint again with the next color.

Close up of distressed paint with Vaseline.

Continue the process until youve layered the colors you want.

Take a paper towel or clean cloth and start wiping off the spots where the Vaseline was used.

This will reveal the colors underneath and will look like distressed paint.

Close up of distressed paint with Vaseline.

Thats all there is to it!

A beautiful, distressed piece full of layers and texture.

What is the first project you are going to make with this Vaseline paint technique?

Painting a wooden maple leaf white.

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Painting a wooden maple leaf white.

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Easy DIY Distressed Paint with Vaseline

Materials

Instructions

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Adding orange paint over the red and Vaseline.

Adding orange paint over the red and Vaseline.

Adding orange paint to the wooden maple leaf.

Adding orange paint to the wooden maple leaf.

Adding yellow paint to the wooden maple leaf

Adding yellow paint to the wooden maple leaf

Rubbing off Vaseline.

Rubbing off Vaseline.

Rubbing off Vaseline.

Rubbing off Vaseline.

Close up of distressed paint with Vaseline.

Close up of distressed paint with Vaseline.

crackle paint with glue

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crackle paint with glue

coffee paper

Coffee Paper

coffee paper

stained wood beads

Stained Wood Beads

stained wood beads

drying roses

Drying Roses

drying roses

dying sola wood flowers

Dying Sola Wood Flowers

dying sola wood flowers

preserved leaves

Preserved Leaves

preserved leaves

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