Distressed Wood WITHOUT Sanding! Packing Tape Trick

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[@mariaphilomena1422]

I really like the turquoise and yellow. That’s my favorite.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Love that colour combination!

[@UnicornDustDesigns]

I love that you make it so easy!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It is so easy to achieve a great look . Love layering lots colours. Key is really pressing the packing tape done hard before you pull off. 🌸 have a great day Sammie

[@shannonmarie6227]

I really enjoy watching your videos. You have the best techniques around!! Please never stop sharing them.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ awww thanks for the compliment. I’m kinda new to all this video stuff so glad you are liking them

[@cherylmarrantclmfarm8264]

I can’t thank you enough for sharing all the easy, inexpensive, techniques 😊 I learning so much from you !!! Thanks again

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching!! That’s perfect ❤️ glad to help out 🌸

[@kristinacleveland1805]

Always something here that I've never seen anywhere else!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ glad you are finding lots of good content

[@kristinacleveland1805]

@@OurUpcycledLife I've been wondering if you watch Sherry from Canterbury Cottage? She does a lot of great stuff, too!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

No I haven’t ❤️ I will def check it out

[@bluenoser1567]

Never underestimate a wax candle. That was fun to watch ... Cheers

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching! Yes this technique works fabulous ❤️

[@doggiemama7192]

Another great easy way to get a chippy finish!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I agree! Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed

[@nicoleperron3315]

This one looks really easy and I have everything, I just have to decide what to make. Thanks 😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Have fun with it!

[@Artchick1972]

I just tried this and it worked great!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it certainly does !!

[@sandys7118]

I found the best tape for this process is the Gorrila brand. It is strong and adheres to the paint well.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! I will have to try that!

[@sharonjansky3877]

Love this technique. Will be using this for sure.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It works perfect!! Especially around corners 🌸

[@amparoardila272]

Great job!! 👍 👏 Awesome tutorial, I really enjoy watching your videos and learning a lot!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🌸

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching! Love new crafting friends 🌸 gladly to have you follow along

[@gertgerenser1975]

what a very cool idea to use packing tape! thank you for sharing!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ it works perfect!!!

[@mastiffmom2592]

I’ll definitely be trying this. TFS

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ it works great

[@donwilliams1193]

Very nice work! Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed

[@maggiejames5626]

Love your techniques

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching!!! ❤️ glad to inspire

[@peggyparks2692]

How cool!!❤. Love your little dog in the beginning of your video too🥰

[@OurUpcycledLife]

😊 thank you

[@janecottonaro9060]

Love this idea!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Me too!!

[@marierenstrom3884]

Love the things you do🤗😍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

This is such a fun technique 🌸

[@barbarajeanbraceletlady3090]

🦋What a great technique. Thank you for the video.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching 🌸

[@monikakierkowicz1204]

... beauty texture...

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Monika

[@saltlifegull4091]

Oh Heck Yeah!!! Awesome video and thanks for sharing!! Subscriber from NW FL.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed

[@elizabethwestmoreland7069]

Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ such a easy technique

[@backwoodsgirl8519]

This is great. Thankyou!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you liked it!

[@janetfitzgerald9752]

Thanks for the tips.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Happy to help!

[@marierenstrom3884]

Love this!😍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks ♥️

[@lyricwritertoo]

I love simple. Thanks for this instructional! Packing tape idea. I leave it wrapped around a small pair of kids scissors I still had and leave with it.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching! I always rushing so forget to fold over!!! Gets me every time 😜

[@hansdegroot8549]

That looks great. Thanks for sharing. I wonder if the tape with the paint can be used for other creative things. For example to stick it on glass (from an old window) or plexiglass at the back side.Then put a nice picture frame around it and you have modern art.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ yes that would be wonderful

[@Artchick1972]

That’s awesome!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Lisa

[@NedaNeda]

Thank you. Soooo cool!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like it! It is so easy :) Thanks for watching

[@yvonnebaldin2222]

Love this so much, thank you for sharing, for my first coat on light coloured wood can I just use a brown acrylic paint

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Certainly

[@yvonnebaldin2222]

@@OurUpcycledLife thank you for replying, have a lovely weekend 🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@TheLovelyummh]

Woo i like it 👌👏🏻

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ it’s a great technique

[@beckylynn209]

Very impressive!! I have a barn wood looking board like yours that I want to do something with, but not sure.. I'm turning my dining room color's turquoise and yellow, but I don't think I want to paint the entire board.. It's really rough n I don't have a sander.. Idk, I'll keep watching your videos until I find what I want and can do.. This will be my first time.. 😶

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So many techniques! Yes just see what one will work best for you. Some are hard to achieve if you don’t have a sander. 🌿

[@yvonnebaldin2222]

Can’t wait to try this, love your videos so much, do you think I could do this on a canvas panel? ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can!

[@terryshryack5753]

Awesome

[@judemclean1522]

Hi, such a unique way to distress. I am practicing on some old kitchen cabinets. Can I do this with painted cabinets? I would layer paint, having my last color a metallic paint (modern masters) would that work? Also I have the good wax that I use for chalk paint could I not use that up? cheers, Jude

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, absolutely! Thanks for watching Jude. I use a poly acrylic to seal all my projects so not familiar with a wax

[@caroleferreira2846]

Love your videos. What colors do you suggest for a outdoor pumpkin made from pallets? Thanks

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Are usually go to Home Depot and just pick out the closest colour that I can find to resemble a pumpkin

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Are usually go to Home Depot and just pick out the closest colour that I can find to resemble a pumpkin

[@julianrodriguezcadena1086]

Excelente

[@kathysalsbury690]

We are going to do this on “barn” door that we use for entrance into our bathroom. Should we seal the doors after the process? What sealant would you suggest if sealing the doors is the way to go? Thanks in advance.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I would water based polycrylic sealer

[@kathysalsbury690]

Thank you! We have finished the doors and they look great! We’re going to seal the doors tomorrow.

[@tvdeavers]

Was the wood sanded before staining and waxing?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ this was salready sanded when purchased but you could def give it a little sand before staining

[@sll-tt6bj]

Do you seal the wood with anything so paint chips won't fall off

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes I seal with polycrylic sealer! Thanks for watching

[@sll-tt6bj]

@@OurUpcycledLife thanks

[@christinestonestreet1631]

help !! I am having problems my second time round. First was perfect but now I'm getting no removal of paint when peeling off tape? Could it be because I let the paint stay on too long? This is the only thing I did different from first batch? How can I fix this? Heat it up? Put another layer of wax and paint? Thanks Chris

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You could try heating a bit then use tape that might help

[@christinestonestreet1631]

@@OurUpcycledLife Thanks for that. I did try , didn't work too well, maybe I used too much wax or paint? Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks Chris

[@maryalexander1122]

Do you put a varnish over them

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can put a poly acrylic sealer on top that is what I like to use thanks for watching Mary

[@robinhood3112]

I want to do a multi colored flag. How would I go about making it look weathered?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Is it going to be a painted flag?

[@robinhood3112]

@@OurUpcycledLife yes painted and want to give a weathered look

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I would used candle wax to deidre as the paint

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Distress ! Lol

[@ianmodernist.7038]

Is packing tape cellotape

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it is. We call it packing tape here and it is clear.

[@jodydarby]

Seems pointless to paint 3-4 layers of colors.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I find it gives it more character

[@jeffhildreth9244]

Scraping the edges of the wood with the back of the scissor blade removed the dark stain and de-antiqued the piece, ie it lost any semblance of realism.