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   Jed_C. | Mar 20, 2000 03:27pm | #1

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   It's probably paint. Manufacturers call this technique "distressing." It's accomplished by flicking your wrist while holding a wet paint brush from several feet away.

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   John_B | Mar 20, 2000 05:47pm | #2

   *Jed,Thanks, but what kind of paint is it, water or oil base, is it put on top of the stain or first?

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   Jed_C. | Mar 20, 2000 10:46pm | #3

   *I used oil-based paint, but latex would probably work fine. This step should follow stain and precede your clear finish. I'd recommend you practice this technique first, using some white poster board to get a good reading on your results. The mistake a lot of people make (me included--the first time I tried it) is that they overdo it and splatter too much paint. You only need a little.

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   John_B | Mar 20, 2000 11:24pm | #4

   *Jed,What kind/size of brush did you use? How long in between stain, paint, and clear finish?

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   Don_Nichols | Mar 22, 2000 04:43am | #5

   *Jed's method will work, but I get better results by dipping a toothbrush in the stain/paint, shaking off the excess, then, holding the bristles up, I rake the bristles with my thumb. The bristles fling the stain/paint on to the surface. Experiment over a piece of cardboard, first.

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   John_B | Mar 22, 2000 08:12pm | #6

   *Thanks all,I think with everyone's response I have a pretty good idea of how it is done. A toothbrush probably would give more control for applying the size I am looking for.

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   Drew_Nyman | Mar 23, 2000 11:38am | #7

   *Don's method will work great. If you have alot to do you can make a spraygun spit paint.