DIY Salt Wash Paint / Create Vintage, Chippy, and Aged Wood Finishes

[@OurUpcycledLife]

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[@vvggfhhcfdzhjzn]

The music is fine. Disregard the haters. I'm not sure why people think their own criticism is their gift to this world. I was taught, "If you can't say anything nice then don't say anything at all." I never comment on tons of videos that have taught me a lot however, I'm getting older and I guess I'm getting a little tired of mean people who complain. They should go make their own videos instead of complaining about those who are actually teaching, sharing and giving their time. Your teaching and skills teach me how to do things that I can do IF I only knew how to do it. Now I do know thanks to you taking your own time to teach us. Thanks for your time to do this! I appreciate you! PS, Turn the music up! See, I told you I was old. 🙂

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for the compliment! This was one of my very first videos I had ever made and didn't really know what I was doing ! Over the past year I have learned lots and hope my newer videos are better to watch! We all have to start somewhere... :)

[@vvggfhhcfdzhjzn]

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[@rejanerejane2049]

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[@elenalatici9568]

So glad I found you. What I love most is that you're not selling products that cost the earth, but are giving recipes. Very much appreciated,

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes lots of recipes here for DIY projects. I am all about saving money if we can .

[@Cindy-ng6sx]

Exactly so many of these you tubers get taken into the big brands and its so annoying to see them partner with people like Anny Slone rip off paint company

[@sherriemcintyre4082]

Yes, thank you so much appreciate you. God bless you and all you do

[@alicejump2290]

I keep thinking what is it going to look like? WOW! Unbelievable how great it came out! Blessed and safe days!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@busterbuster8193]

Love your works of art. Hate the music. Annoying. Distracting. Totally not needed. Simply watching and listening to your instructions is all we need. Thanks for sharing!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

This is one of my very first videos and my editing skills were not good! I have lots of new content that is much nicer to watch :) I should redo and edit this one :)

[@mapa5992]

I was going to buy a sign from amazon for my yard that would take 6-8 weeks, but now I think Im going to make my own :) You make it look so easy & fun to achieve your desired look. Wish me luck!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Ahh!! Perfect ❤️ glad to inspire . Would love to see it done 🌞

[@rejanerejane2049]

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work! I love these techniques! ❤️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching.

[@Karen-ey2dc]

I have never woodworked before watching you. Thank you. I have the bug now and have started buying tools and having a go. It is surprising what I have achieved. Good but surprised the heck out of me. I am truly grateful. Laser printer next on list. No stopping now. Cheers from Down Under- Australia

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh thats amazing - love when you can find new hobbies that bring you joy :)

[@ginaredscott4602]

Amazing! For my Family this will make perfect Christmas gifts for each of their homes and styles. Florida residents LOVE these southern style antique looking chippy signs!!! So so Cool. Can’t wait to dive in with this One! Love Love Love!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching! My favourite technique to age wood🌿

[@thanaahassan7928]

Great job thank you for sharing🌷🌷

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You’re so welcome!

[@mimimd9652]

Love this technique! It's the most authentic, aged paint finish that shows paint layers. It's interesting that you alternate the chalk & salt wash paints. I've used Elmer's Glue (the regular school glue) thinned slightly with water & brushed on prior to the top coat to create authentic cracks - very inexpensive. The top coat also needs to be thinned down & brushed with a loaded brush (brushing back & forth removes crackle). Thank you for sharing your tips!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes I find it is most authentic also!! Love layering lots of colours ! ❤️ thanks for watching

[@maxinealcock7020]

Thanks for all your help!

[@maxinealcock7020]

Can you also tell me the brand and name of poly outdoor sealer you use? I cant tell from the video. It looks like interior varathane, but not sure cause you say its polyacrylic. Thank you

[@OurUpcycledLife]

My pleasure!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You can use either as long as it is water based

[@maxinealcock7020]

Will they both work for outdoor use?

[@preciousjewel7297]

I don't even like the color red and I'm IN LOVE with this! I've never heard of salt wash painting. You're so creative and talented.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much!! Appreciate it ❤️

[@susansmith1740]

I just bought an large, antique apothecary cabinet that when it was advertised, it had the best 100+ years of patina on it but when I went to go see it, they had painted the cabinet a bright white and sanded the drawers, all that patina GONE. I still bought it tho and was thinking how I was going to make it look like it had a 100 year old finish on it. This will be what I’m going to do with it. I know it’s going to take me a LONG time since it has 18 drawers and it’s a large piece but I think it will be worth it to do this project on a large scale. Thanks for all your painting tutorials.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh sounds wonderful

[@s.goebel4404]

By far best crafter I have seen thanks

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Well thanks so much! What a compliment :) I appreciate it

[@calliefox6656]

Love the music. I’m country girl made! Love the videos!

[@kaycrunkilton2817]

Great sign and nice to see the technique to make it .

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Kay!

[@sylviamullan3572]

Looks amaxing.. thankyou for sharing your expertise and knowledge.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching 🌸 love this technique

[@monicaschultz6827]

Wow this is something I must try

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I love this technique it gives a really chippy vintage look thanks for watching Monica

[@lilybecerra2035]

Beautiful 😍

[@lindalary7760]

Awesome 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks! ❤️

[@Aihumanchat]

4;00 recipe Awesome content! Creative, and love the colors and ideas

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed thanks for watching

[@pookieb1612]

Wow I’m totally making this sign

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@WooHooCrossStitch]

Thank you so much! I have 40+ pieces of embroidery to frame and this just really opens the door! I could see doing this on cardboard if it was layered and, oh my! THank you!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

That would be a amazing idea❤️

[@LeaLopez-777]

Beautiful 😻

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you liked it!

[@thethriftychristian82]

By far the best technique that I've found thus far. Love this lady!❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ yea this technique is fabulous and you can create such cool textures

[@thethriftychristian82]

@@OurUpcycledLife can't wait to watch more if your videos if I had a TV in my shop I wouldn't get any work done. Lol!😁

[@myrnamelfor6837]

Wow, I like it, nice

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@leannepearce1977]

Work of art! Beautiful.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks !!

[@blackbelly5876]

Thanks for the insight. Great job.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@J-D248]

Wow that's absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@alvinadesir5801]

Super cool 😃❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@YayasWhimsicalBrush]

Wow, that's really awesome!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It creates such a fantastic distressed look🌿

[@kelleneellexson1962]

This is soooooo fun!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ it is such a fabulous painting technique

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

So cool! You definitely got your groove together. Love your tips.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you liked it!!

[@Nana1959.]

I loved your diy! I'm glad you added blue, love it!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes the blue finished it off great !

[@stoneinthefield1]

Thanks for the great tutorial. I can’t wait to use on my glass panel door project. Only thing I will do different is my last coat I will do the glue crackle technique too.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh sounds beautiful thanks so much for watching

[@traciyancey6704]

Amazing! I’m inspired to try. Thank you for sharing ~

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ it is a fun painting technique

[@donnaraebenz3664]

Excellent. Can’t Waite to get out to the garage. T. Y.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Have fun! Its a awesome technique

[@lignum2007]

Beautiful, thanks so much for sharing. I use to make my own chalk paint some years ago, and forgot. Now that I'm getting back into painting, it's nice to remember I don't have to spend so much money on paint.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Wonderful!

[@mayjor11]

thank you kindly. I learn a lot from you.

[@mayjor11]

I love your sign.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@senyagwynn8121]

I love love this technique!! It is beautiful!!!❤❤❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes I love this technique :) Senya

[@IMOO1896]

I was looking for another technique and this was recommended, and I’m so glad. This is a new technique to me, tho I’ve tried my own “aging” technique. This takes it to a whole new level. Great job!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Wonderful! Glad this video was helpful! Thanks for watching Sandi

[@VintagePrincess27]

Thank You 🌸

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@chuscaace6321]

Gorgeous

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 😊

[@joannalexa2531]

Thank you Diedra I’m going to try this technique. 💕

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching!! I love this technique ❤️

[@saltlifegull4091]

Beautiful job and good instruction:) You can use Vaseline for the edges, much cheaper than bees wax. Also, for even more cracks, paint with Elmer's glue before a final coat and it will make huge cracks:) Love your salt idea, you go girl!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes I love the glue technique!! ♥️ Thanks for watching

[@pookieb1612]

Thank u

[@monkfishams]

Which Elmer’s glue would that be. There seem to be quite a few types of the same name on Amazon. Fab vid by the way!

[@MabruBlack]

If you don’t have Vaseline, you can also use a regular white candle, It works really well too! And since it’s smaller, you have more control if you want to do some designs or outline in small places

[@MabruBlack]

@@monkfishams regular white glue, which is PVA. Any school glue that’s white will do.

[@tracykehoe8292]

What an amazing technique. Love it.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching Tracy

[@wendystringer523]

Beautiful

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ it’s a fun painting technique

[@rmparra1]

Love these colors🥰

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Me too!! Thanks for watching!

[@marywood8241]

Awesome, thank you for sharing this ❣🥰❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ it is such a cool technique

[@cherryzenmusicchannel4885]

Thanks for sharing! I love the finished look! I just subscribed to your channel 😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for subbing!

[@graceptacek9637]

This is awesome! Can’t wait to try this!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@Hybrid1961]

GORGEOUS!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much ♥️

[@Hybrid1961]

@@OurUpcycledLife You're very welcome. I like your vids. Straight and to the point! Here's how it's done, now go do it! hahahaha. :)

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Perfect! I I'm new to this so glad it is informative 🌞

[@cindylemons7248]

Love it!! I had one saved that was a beachy sign and love these techniques!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed Cindy

[@vivianbennett2701]

Absolutely stunning! I’m so excited to have found your channel!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad you found me! Love new crafting friends. Hope you find lots of great content Vivian

[@staceyposey4929]

Love this!!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Stacey♥️

[@Marcos-74]

great tip. one more follower

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for the sub!

[@heidilosier824]

Great tips! Love this 👌

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@Bohemian-Nilda]

Amazing technique! I SO needed this tutorial! Thanks for another great DIY!! 🌹

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ it is such a great technique to create chippy

[@Daniela-lf2xy]

fantastic!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching Daniela

[@ginathompson5845]

Thank you! 😁

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Gina

[@theelizabethan1]

Her Formula in this project: I Cup Latex Paint - Matte or Satin 2 Tbsp. (heaping) Salt - "pickling" type 1 Tbsp. (heaping) Plastic of Paris Preparation/Instructions: Into a container pour the paint. Measure and toss in the dry ingredients (Salt & Plastic of Paris). Stir until well mixed. I kept wanting to see the Yellow peep through in this project.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@NdnUrbanCat]

Okay to use something else if you don't have plaster of paris?

[@jooosterbroek964]

What was the wax she applied first called please?

[@NancyClark-qq6yl]

@@jooosterbroek964 bees

[@AngieMGibbs]

I love this! 😊 Good work sister, nice job ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed thanks so much for watching

[@nobolt7]

Music was like sedated chipmunks and scary but the instruction was great and will try it soon.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

lol...... This was one of my first videos and really didn't know alot about editing. Learned alot in a year and hopefully my newer videos are more pleasing to watch

[@Lourdes-Ambrosio]

great video! Love the sign!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much!!🌲

[@wulfclaw4921]

New sub. Already liking your work and instructionals. Thanks ! Wulfy

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Awesome, thank you! Glad to have you following along . Hope you find lots of great content

[@Thatsinteresting363]

Fantastic! Thank you!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you for watching Katrina ! 🤗 Happy Holidays

[@briandalton5655]

Love it, Susan Dalton England

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Susan ❤️ hello from 🇨🇦

[@sandylavigne7200]

I just found this video today, over a year since you posted it! I love this look and plan on using it on my shiplap boards (before they're installed) when we do our front hall in the Fall. I love shiplap and I think your technique will take it up a few notches to get that 100 year old look! Great job! Where in Ontario are you, I'm also in Ontario, I live in Oshawa. So glad I stumbled upon your video!😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching 🌺! That would work great for shiplap. I'm just outside of Pembroke🇨🇦 happy you have found my channel

[@vickiejohnston3686]

Absolutely love this technique. So excited to have found your channel. Been binging on your videos between my upcycle projects. I too have a booth

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks Vickie! Glad you are enjoying

[@pennytripp1277]

Beautiful sign. It does look old and weather aged.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Penny!

[@janedoe805]

Another fabulous technique to add to my repertoire! Thank you very much. ♥️👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It works fabulous!!

[@sttomaz]

Perfect. Love your work. Been learning a lot. Greetings from Brazil.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you are enjoying!! Thanks for watching

[@marilynbreed6715]

It stated LATEX paint at 3:33 for salt wash paint... Can acrylic be used?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I find the latex paint works the best! Thanks for watching Marilyn

[@zencycled]

Thank you!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching 🌸

[@bernadette721]

Excellent

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed

[@magicgordo4878]

Great technique and instructional! We almost expected to hear the sign was flipped for 50,000 USD. :) The chamfering of the corners on new sawn cuts on new stock and on older commercial furniture pieces when repainting is done adds a little insurance that the paint or coating (s) will adhere. We did a similar finish years ago using gesso and polenta and a bunch of hand sanding.. Great job!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It does create a fantastic chippy finish! Thanks for watching

[@maryroney4209]

Hello this is a wonderful technique! Do you let each layer dry, and if so for how long, between layers? I also have a drawer I found in the trash somewhere, it is pre stained and finished, should i sand the stain off, or is it ok to work from there up? Thanks so much!!! Love your items

[@mattersofthehartbynat8815]

Hi there, this looks awesome when finished and looks fun to do!! Could you please tell me if I could use acrylic paint instead of latex paint? Thanks so much! ♥️♥️🇦🇺

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed this salt wash paint works best with latex paint

[@cindypatterson4752]

I am new here stumbled across your channel 10 mins before New Years Eve!!!!!!! I absolutely love this paint technique and all the beautiful colors picking thru gorgeous!!!!!! Hope to soon ya soon!!!!! Toodles ♥️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Happy New Year!! Welcome. Thanks for watching Cindy

[@cindypatterson4752]

@@OurUpcycledLife thank you sooooo very much sweetie!!!! Have a blessed and beautiful day ♥️

[@Ameylynn]

Thank you so much!!❤️❤️❤️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ it works fabulous

[@taramarion3301]

Love this one. Amazing that that came out of plywood!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks! Pretty eh!

[@RF-nq3vi]

new here. glad I found you - curious please do you seal your beautiful creations? if so, with what and how please? thank you kindly

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad you found me! Love new crafting friends. Hope you find lots of great content. I use a poly acrylic sealer water based to seal most of my projects

[@catherinebrowne336]

Wow I love this,! Thank you for sharing 💕 Could I use Epsom salt?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ yep you sure can

[@catherinebrowne336]

@@OurUpcycledLife 👍 thank you x

[@justdi3347]

This is great! Can this be done using a chalk paint instead of latex! Thank you.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching! This was done with latex paint made into chalk paint ❤️

[@UnicornDustDesigns]

Okay this might seem like a silly question but can we use the pink Himalayan bath salts from dollar tree 😂 it’s coarse and it’s salt haha

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching 🌺 yes Im sure you can use it!! Might give a really coarse distressed look

[@EmmaSmith-cm7qn]

This great.. how would you seal this?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You can seal it with poly acrylic sealer

[@EmmaSmith-cm7qn]

@@OurUpcycledLife Thank-you never done an upcycle, this will be my first!

[@mastiffmom2592]

I bet you’re right! Sea… salt. Sea Spray. The table I have is SUPER old. It is wood but I have no idea what kind. I cleaned it up and it’s one solid piece (on top) I’m thinking it’s going to soak up so much expensive paint. Do you any tricks up your sleeve for putting something on the top first before I use paint? I have stain, would that help?I forgot about this one but I did make your sand & plaster of paris. If ever I want to change it up, I can sand it off, right? I found a table “workbench” that’s going to look super cute using this technique. 💕

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes probably stain would work good to help make the wood not so porous before you do that technique ❤️

[@mastiffmom2592]

@@OurUpcycledLife thanks!

[@christinestonestreet1631]

Hi, I am writing to ask why use wax first on the wood before beginning process? I love your stuff. Thanks Chris

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It helps create more of a chippy finish

[@ReenieTee]

Love this! Where do you get the little black graphics from?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

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[@loubnahakim]

Thanks for sharing! Could I simply add coarse salt to ready made chalk paint (without adding plaster of Paris)?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

This technique will only work the best by using this exact recipe. Thanks for watching :)

[@maxinealcock7020]

Hi! I’m trying this process on uneven barn boards with slats. It’s quite uneven. How do you lay the graphic after it’s sanded to accommodate for the slight levels? Do you cut the graphic to fit each board?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It’s very difficult to transfer is board is not smooth. Might be tricky for you

[@ooohlaa13]

WONDERFUL! You are talented as a teacher as well as art. I am wondering if humidity would break down the paint? In humid Florida twice I tried using a salt lamp and there was a pool of water on the table because the salt absorbed moisture from the air. Anyone have experience with this issue? I supposed it could be sealed very well but then sometimes that looks plasticky, at least on chalk paint it does.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much! 🌸I appreciate it. We don’t have humidity problems here in Ontario 🇨🇦😜

[@justdi3347]

Hi Barbara, I'm in NC and when it's humid and I don't have my A/C on, my salt lamp sweats too. I first I thought there was a defect in it but then I looked it up and it is normal. I haven't yet tried any salt wash finishes but I hope to soon.

[@ooohlaa13]

@@justdi3347 The salt lamp is very messy and for that reason I stopped using it. But I love the atmosphere/ mood it creates and supposedly it is healthy. I have so many projects going at the same time that I totally forgot about this one. I will put it on my list. Thanx for your comment.

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

I typically don't like over chippy textures...but Deidre, this is stunning.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed

[@ambikachoudharymahajan1799]

That is so so gorgeous 😍. Pickling salt is not easily available and very expensive in my country. Would it be fine if I use sand instead?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Sample not work as well because you can’t use a sander to remove the sand. It will stick in the paint, but you could use any type of salt.

[@annet5916]

I love the result! If I want to make the salt wash from my chalk paint instead of latex paint would you still recommend using the plaster of Paris with the salt?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You probably could just add the salt to chalk paint!! Give it a try ❤️ thanks for watching

[@erikafroehlich7791]

What result did you get using chalk paint instead of latex? I will probably find out myself later ...

[@blessedloupinou9506]

beautiful result . is it a must to use latex paint? we don't have that in France. any other paint that could be used? thanks

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, absolutely you can use any type of paint!

[@lisacolwell6084]

Love it

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Lisa

[@judefowler7670]

Hi there, is Latex paint the same as acrylic paint?? I have lots of acrylic. Hope to hear from you. X

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching! No latex and acrylic are completely different paints but you can use either for this technique 🌸

[@YayasWhimsicalBrush]

Great question! I didn't know that!

[@soniabanwell6670]

Hi Deidre, can this recipe be done with chalk paint instead of latex? TIA

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Works best with latex chalk paint will get too thick