How to faux burl wood-Artisan Rooms

[@Telelikeitis]

This video is worth a million dollars to the wood grainer. Thank you very much for showing it to us.

[@josephconsoli4128]

I can't wait to use this on trim areas of a vintage radio I'm working on! Excellent vid.

[@alanlawler6106]

This has brought joy to me as a painter/decorator....I loved graining and always practice on absolutely anything I could fined....I'm going to do this on a mould lion I done in cement....this will wood effect will look class on it.....cheers man for this👏🏼👏🏼☘️🎨

[@artisanrooms4701]

@@alanlawler6106 That sounds awesome! Share pics when you finish it.

[@lesliesmall2581]

Move over Bob Ross! What a greatly presented clip. All information clearly conveyed and demonstration confident and clear. Very realistic and beautyful end result.

[@c.golden7292]

You can tell you are a pro. Thank you for sharing. And thank you, thank you, thank you for listing the products used. So many faux how-to's fail to do so. Great work.

[@iamtomkills]

This is the best thing I’ve watched in a long time. Let old stuff in the garage breathe new life. Thank you so much for this.

[@artisanrooms4701]

Way to go Tom! Breathe some new life and sell some of that!!

[@OBrienDesigns]

Wow this video is amazing. I just searched the internet and KZbin for literally 3 hours trying to find instructions on what you've just explained better than I ever could've hoped for. Thanks so much!

[@artisanrooms4701]

Thanks David, disappointed it took you three hours of searching before our video came up. Thought we were doing better in the search algorithm. Glad you liked it. Good luck on your project.

[@OBrienDesigns]

@@artisanrooms4701 haha nah don't blame the algorithm, blame me and my stupid habit of not using the correct search terms. Thanks again!

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

It's insane how good that looks.

[@bjewing723]

Excellent work. I didn't know I had this talent until I was in my 40's. I was hanging wallpaper in Vegas at the Bellagio during its' construction and watched a "special finisher" doing marble. I took to it like a fish to water. I wound up doing all aspects of faux in a dozen casinos over the next 5 years from granite pillars at the Venetian, all of the cherry finish in the piano bar at the Paris and repairing damage to a zebra wood wall at the MGM Grand. You couldn't see where the natural grain stopped and my repair began, It wasn't work at that point! I was being paid to do art I would have done for free! Beautiful burl. I'm going to wow the neighbors with a burl wood panel on my front porch. Love your technique!

[@bridgetteclifford5539]

This is exactly what I needed! I’m a theater scenic artist and while we use tinted water based sealers to achieve these faux finishes, the demonstration is perfect and exactly the same process.

[@joselacera8716]

THANK U SIR FOR THIS VIDEO IS THE BEST ONE I EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE GOD ANSWER EVERY QUESTION I THOUGHT THAT NO ONE CAN DO THIS I WAS WRONG YOU ARE MASTER I THANK U AGAIN SIR FROM A DAVETERAN

[@rosemary9489]

This is by far the best demonstration of creating a faux burl finish that I've seen, and I have been looking for a good one for a long time. I am a miniaturist, so I'm going to have to figure out how to reduce your techniques and tools for one-inch scale pieces, but it should be fun trying. Thanks!

[@meme-du8xj]

Same. I'm a miniaturist and I've seen beds made with burl wood. I can't wait to try this

[@jimh3362]

BEST wood graining video I have seen!! Thanks.

[@artisanrooms4701]

Thank you Jim!

[@maleamunoz229]

This video is SO informative and extremely comprehensive. Thank you!!!

[@artisanrooms4701]

Thank you! Glad you found it informative.

[@lauraforconi9111]

By the way, it's fantastic that you answer, I find that that, all real Master like you, answer and help. THANK YOU.

[@TheMaddog809]

best wood graining video for burlwood! thank you!!!

[@artisanrooms4701]

Your welcome, glad you liked it.

[@flyurway]

I have this Jag convertible that has a pair of subwoofers in the back, outboard of each side of the back seat. In order to add some mid/tweeters I had to build out so I made basically speaker fronts out of MDF that house the tweeters and encircles the woofers where the original grills went. It's about 1 3/4" thick so it sticks out, so I have this great brainstorm that I'll paint these fronts to match the wood burl in the dash. Thx for the tip! :)

[@50LOVESIT]

Stunning, I did the back of our entry door and with an Art Deco vanity , old timer relatives were very confused as to how it was faux painted! Getting inspired to do this again! Great help!

[@artisanrooms4701]

Glad you were inspired, thanks for watching

[@richardbradbury9105]

Good work That’s a very old technique and was used in Victorian times especially with quartersawn Oak Grain. ‘Scrumbling’ 👍

[@clydelewis850]

For a long time i have admired the wood grain burl wood in the high end cars, Jaguar, Bently and always thought i what a wonderful addition to a car rebuild. With this video, channel i think i could do this. This is sooo good!!! Thank you for a great video!

[@artisanrooms4701]

Thank you Clyde, many rebuild enthusiasts have used this video to do their own finishes and we love seeing the results. Good luck with your project!

[@coburnlowman]

It's a great day to live in. I've worked I. machine shops that the owner had sectioned off because he was afraid we would take his ideas and run off with them. Now days folks care enough about what they do to share with others to keep their craft alive. This is great work and "looks" simple by the master but I'd probably make a mess the first several times.

[@englishrose4388]

That is very impressive. I’m new to this channel-if you don’t already, I would love to see how to do a variety of faux woods and burls. This is amazing.

[@lauraforconi9111]

AS I TOLD YOU SOMETIME AGO, YOU ARE THE BEST, I HAVE DONE AN AMAZING TABLE UNDER YOUR INSTRUCTION, I AM ABOUT TO DO ANOTHER PIECE, YOU ARE A REAL MASTER, PLEASE KEEP MAKING MORE VIDEOS, BY THE WAY, THE YOU EXPLAIN IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AGAIN LAURA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@artisanrooms4701]

Laura Forconi , thank you!! So glad you found the video useful.

[@jetlaggedchef6806]

WOW! That came out AMAZING! As a woodworker hobbyist, this is invaluable! Great video.

[@yaseminguler]

here is the video I am looking for. I have a bedroom set made in this style. I can now do my dining table like this. Thank you for teaching the technique.

[@artisanrooms4701]

You are welcome, glad you found the video helpful. Good luck with your dining table.

[@armandocast924]

WOW, I have been looking for something like this for I project I have at home, It will be my first project of this kind, but thank you for your insight as to how to go about applying the finish, and most importantly the medium to use.

[@vitaliykrutchenko8454]

wow, that was very impressive technique, I've learned a lot from just watching the video thank you for sharing Vitaliy

[@artisanrooms4701]

Vitaliy Krutchenko , Thank you Vitaliy.

[@chiefcaptainmoroni1]

How could you not be impressed by this? Super job.

[@artisanrooms4701]

chris little Thank you Chris!

[@lauraforconi9111]

WOW, WHAT AN INCREDIBLE WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@seanmccall7277]

Awesome video. Thank you for your altruism in sharing hard won knowledge.

[@bettegregory4960]

This is how to use stain! Best video ever!

[@momzilla9491]

Hey Say. Was very glad to hear that you finished the project, and that you shared your opinion --- on your final results! Sorry that you weren t able to get your color right. I have a Burl Wood Credenza which is so lovely, It doesn t really get the lighting it deserves. Maybe... it wasn t that you didn t get the color right, but you didn t have the right lighting to showcase your hard work! hehehe EzEZFauxDecor countertop cover is a great alternative if Wallpapering soothes the nerves! I think it would be great to do this Burl with a virgin hardwood tree stump serving as a patio

[@arrowheadart3459]

looks great! Ive used an artist medium, Liguin and artist oil paints before to make burl wood. Long open time and extremely scratch resistant I did it on my golf club driver to give it a super exotic wood look, and it holds up better than the factory paint process.

[@artisanrooms4701]

Arrowhead Art, I love liquin! I agree it's a great medium. How long did you have to wait for it to harden up enough for clear coat, and what did you use for clear coat? My golf swing needs work, I would probably ruin the finish.

[@arrowheadart3459]

Liquin drys faster if it is exposed to some heat or wait about 4 hours. Top coat was a tinted Liquin. I also did a set of TaylorMade white R-11's woods in quarter sawn oak 7 years ago and still play them. .Made the shafts look like old school hickory wood. Need Liquin i to be thicker?, mix some of the other stiff paste mediums to get just the right viscosity. Check out Arrowhead Putters. www.golfelites.com I make those putters with extreme adjustability. They say Liquin is not a good top coat for oil paintings. I have never seen any issues as a top coat, on my oil paintings or even exposed to the sun in other faux wood jobs that have direct south exposure. Normally I use tinted clear acrylics for faux wood projects. Real fast dry time. My faux site is www.artfauxdoors.com just a hobby so to speak

[@royrussell8531]

TOTALLY AWESOME VIDEO AND DEMONSTRATION, LOVE IT!!!

[@lauraforconi9111]

I watch your videos very often, you are my HERO!!!!!!!! I THINK I ASKED YOU BEFORE, WOULD YOU DO THIS TO A ROLL UP DESK OR KITCHEN CABINETS???????????????? THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY BEST LAURA.

[@JohnRR]

How cool. I'm going to try this on a $100 guitar kit. Thank you for demonstrating this step by step. I feel confident i can do this.

[@carybrown3192]

You're just amazing,I can't wait to try this technique,bravo!

[@artisanrooms4701]

@@carybrown3192 Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@charliegr202]

Thank you for making this video. I purchased a burl wood console table and want to do a small table, that I already have, to match my new piece.

[@ATimeToBeBorn1]

Great tutorial! Thank you!😊

[@artisanrooms4701]

That would be a really cool look on a guitar! If you are doing both sides, try rigging something up so you could hang it from somewhere on the neck so you could work all sides at once. Good luck, you're gonna rock this.

[@JohnRR]

Thanks, i could easily rig the body and access the surface from any angle. I guess i'll have to practise your technique a bit. Will check back when i finish the project. Starting in the summer vacation mid june probably.

[@10MinutestoRouletteFortune]

Outstanding work. Thanks for sharing the colors too!! My garage door will look awesome.

[@artisanrooms4701]

Oregon's Lonewolf, I bet it will, e mail or post pics on our Facebook page when you are done!

[@toneywoody6856]

very wise man, I respect this guy

[@cindyherget5196]

You Made that look so easy I guess I'll just jump in and try it I'm more of a craft projects person I'll try this next time I do up a wood storage box. Now to figure out how to apply some of your techniques to some of my mixed media and paper projects I have going on in my head. Thank you.

[@t5l239]

Burl wood is back!

[@user-bt1su7dn7p]

Great video!

[@brianmurphy2382]

Good job,thanks for sharing!

[@xpoxydesignz5003]

Thank you very much for this tutorial.

[@artisanrooms4701]

You are welcome! So glad you found it helpful.

[@jewelbell5]

I thought it looked great after the bagging technique. Beautiful job!!

[@artisanrooms4701]

Thanks! The devil is in the details and the little extra stuff.

[@jaychan2649]

thank you for this, sir! i just did a custom faux burl on my guitar and followed your guide... except instead of orange satin primer, i used a red glossy enamel.

[@jasonkeene6779]

dude what products did you use ? i wanna do my guitar too

[@CraigLafferty]

Best video I have seen in a long time!

[@artisanrooms4701]

Craig Lafferty , Thanks Craig!

[@artisanrooms4701]

Use shellac or any acrylic clear coat spray with a satin or semigloss sheen from Home Depot or Lowes. If the oil glaze is not sticky you can brush on satin Lenmar Aqua plastic (it's my favorite).

[@artisanrooms4701]

Faux does mean false or fake so.....

[@141cee1212]

You do a great job of teaching this technique. Great project. I am getting ready to try this on a Model A dash.

[@rickb9118]

Incredibly AWESOME! Trying tabletop this week. Wish me luck!

[@artisanrooms4701]

Hope all went well, and if you have not started yet...good luck on your project.

[@rickb9118]

Turned out AWESOME! I messed up the first time and started over. Everyone that's seen it has really liked it. I think I did too many spots, too small. But now I know how. The next one will be amazing. Too bad we can't post pictures here. You explained it PERFECTLY!

[@artisanrooms4701]

Glad it went well. My first attempts really sucked, but the more you do the better it gets.

[@jonnybravo2418]

dude David Cross is a beast at faux finish

[@thomaslcrawford]

Superb instructional video! I am so excited to try this now.

[@stewartfurini]

Great video - thanks for sharing in such detail! Cheers.

[@mele9627]

Pure Artistry! Thanks for sharing

[@kindarts2743]

very nice tutorials for learn.......great job.....

[@Sam-gb2hq]

I've got a wooden triumph dash project, this might work very well on!

[@mikebrodie6407]

love it,cool process

[@darrenwalton836]

Wow I have an old defiant vintage radio I have just renewed, the finish has gone.so I will try this great technique.....thanks for the video... Dw

[@saqibmian2010]

Great work!!!!

[@lauraforconi9111]

JUST WATCH YOUR VIDEO AGAIN, YOU ARE JUST AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW, I WISH YOU LIVED IN NY, I WOULD CLASSES FROM YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@artisanrooms4701]

Thank you Laura!

[@say11911]

This is EXACTLY the technique I have been searching for on my countertop project. How to get that blended, organic faux look with the randomness and pattern that resembles granite. Between this and the feather technique for veining I am exited to get started. And if I mess up, I can just go over it again, or sand/prime and start again. Grabbing a test piece of MDF after typing this.

[@artisanrooms4701]

say11911 I hope it went well.

[@momzilla9491]

Hey Say, I am on line doing exactly what you were searching for. A unique way to refinish my countertop! Have you finished this project yet? Would love to know how it turned out!

[@say11911]

I did finish the project and the more I did, the better I got. The biggest part was finding the paint I liked. I had practiced with different colors and in the end it was difficult to get the color I liked - the technique was good, but I wasn't happy with the end look. So I went with EZFauxDecor countertop cover - the white marble. My longest countertop run was 15 1/4 ft. What are your project particulars: (countertop material, backsplash, total sq. ft.) Now for my carpet to hardwood stair project THIS WORKED LIKE A CHARM! Because my stairs were intended to be carpeted in my two story home, they were beat up too much to sand away problems and stain the natural wood. So I put down Kilz original (2 Coats) over treads and runners tinted a lighter orange than what he used in the video, and did a faux wood technique over smooth, patched stairs, with 5 total coats of poly, - 3 coats diluted 3-1 parts oil semi-gloss. Smooth and shiny.

[@say11911]

+1Artisan Rooms Thanks, I definitely learned a lot on this project - as I seem to on most of them actually. The color I could never get to look right with the contemporary cabinets and traditional backsplash. But I used this on my carpet stairs to hardwood project and it worked perfectly! I was shocked to see how effective, random, and beautiful each tread came out. Working with wet and blending gives that natural look, and the oils are so strong. 5 coats of semi-gloss poly (3 diluted to 3-1 oil/mineral spirits) and they really accentuate a part of the house that was common. Thank you, this technique really gave me remarkable results.

[@DanDDirges]

Thank you for sharing this. I`m going to try this on a douglas fir wooden statue carving I just did since I blotch up the stain so bad hopefully this will cover it all up.

[@afzaalkhan.m]

Wonderfully done and explained the process clearly .Thank you. Afzaal in .pakistan

[@artisanrooms4701]

you’re welcome

[@KolesarTUBE]

Awesome instruction! Thank you so much!!!

[@donteatthepaint8412]

Absolutely amazing video. Thank you so much

[@vociferonheraldofthewinter2284]

Bless you for putting the products list.

[@paulbriggs3072]

Very good! Historically, varnishes were meticulously done, usually using shellac or shellac and oil in French polishing for a very rich and certain appearance. I wonder what your finishes would look like if someone did French polishing or even a hand rubbed shellac finish over it. Maybe do a video of a sample where it's French polished.

[@charlesbell752]

Beautiful thanks for the tutorial.

[@seambrose27]

I'm so glad I found this video. do you have any other faux wood demos? This is brilliant! thanks so much.

[@artisanrooms4701]

Currently we do not, however, we plan on doing a bunch of how to videos in the future. Check out our instagram in the meantime @artisanrooms

[@artisanrooms4701]

We do have this one on there though… kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKvXp5KFhcaEq6Mfeature=shared

[@artisanrooms4701]

Debora, yes you can, I get a lot of questions and e-mails from folks restoring cars and wanting to do the dash in burl.

[@trivigonzales]

Can these products you used be applied to metal (classic car interior trims and dash) And will I be able to apply automotive clear coat over these products? Can you contact me @ [e-mail] thanks

[@artisanrooms4701]

Trivi gee , yes to all. Good luck with your project.

[@Msez3aj]

Awesome awesome thank you so much 💃🏽💃🏽

[@MrMass-jm4ku]

That was awesome. Thanks Michael! How do you reckon this would have been done in the early 1800's? I've been trying to find out for a while, any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

[@artisanrooms4701]

Mr.Mass , they would have used artist oils mixed with a thinning vehicle such as linseed or flaxseed oil. Water based paints like gauche could be mixed with beer to form a glaze as well. Clear isolation coats would have been done with varnish or shellack. Many decorative artists still use these techniques today, they may just take longer but the alchemy is still the same. Modern products just make consistency of color and speed a possibility. Thanks for your comment and question.

[@MrMass-jm4ku]

Artisan Rooms, thank you so much, I have a ten week project with the university of Brighton which I'm trying to recreate some of the beauty seen in the royal pavilion. I tried the linseed and oil paints, but hadn't ever thought of mixing water colours with beer to create a glaze. Coffee and vinegar mixed with a pinch of ink worked okay. But not what I wanted. I'll get my digging game on. Thank you so much again, really helpful.

[@jsliveedgedesignwoodworkin2602]

Looks great man

[@PerfectWoodGrain]

Very cool. Though I prefer modern acrylic faux finishing glazes vs the toxic oils... Still nice work.

[@susanbellinger8313]

Thank you! Wow!

[@choosejoy1464]

So beautiful really!

[@megweiss1736]

I was wondering if and how to faux paint a burlwood finish that looks like a Restoration Hardware piece. This is a great video. I have two matching RH tall armoires that I would love to try this on. It might be too big of a project. Maybe there is a faux paint expert in San Diego. If anyone in SoCal knows of anyone let me know please.

[@ClauduArteSa]

Great job! Thanks!

[@britneydaniels6294]

Sir, you are amazing!!!!!

[@anthonylemus629]

THANK YOU

[@user-ds8jp8fj8m]

Absolutely wonderful work! I’m trying to find what colors you used on your first two stains, I’m dying to try this!

[@stevieanderson4685]

that was amazing. thanks

[@Wisteria_Lane]

Genius!!!

[@nedstar7378]

Excellent video, thanks a lot.

[@artisanrooms4701]

ned star Thank you Ned!

[@robertozaya4476]

Thank you lord!!!!

[@tejana225]

I am in love with this look and your fantastic instructional video! I am trying to refinish my grandfather's 1930-40s era dresser, which oddly enough has an original faux finish and I didn't realize until I completely stripped the drawers to bare wood. (It's very damaged so that was needed, anyway.) Which base coats, gel stain, and wiping stain did you use on the featured TV cabinet? (I think only the base coats were different colors.) That is EXACTLY what I want to do with the dresser, but since I am a growth-mindset individual with no natural talent in art... I just have to mimic what I like, with guidance from pros. :-D

[@artisanrooms4701]

Unfortunately that was so long ago I don’t have the exact color numbers. The lighter areas were a gold color and the darker were a rust color. Glad you liked the video.

[@Kimshi4242]

This is very cool

Very nice, TY!

[@youssefsfofana3363]

nice work thank you for sharing this video

[@laurenmilbank3775]

Love this! Thanks for sharing. Letting the clear spray layer dry completely before final toning? Thinking yes, but better to ask than forge ahead and find out differently.

[@scotsman6712]

Lauren Milbank yes.each layer must be dry before the next is applied.

[@charlenemarino8580]

Wow. Incredible! My son has very EXPENSIVE taste for that style of wood furniture. After finding your video, I'm very tempted to paint his dresser the way u explained in this video. Can u please lmk if I can apply polyurethane instead of water based clear coat at the very end? Thank u for sharing

[@artisanrooms4701]

Charlene Marino, yes you can use any poly you choose just make sure everything has dried for at least two days before you apply the poly.

[@jasminebible9997]

This is so awesome! Thank you for such a great explanation. I can't wait to try it! Would you mind sharing the colors of gel stain and wiping stain that you used? I know you mentioned that both are by Old Masters, but I didn't catch the color names. Thank you!!!

[@jasminebible9997]

Ummm....I just realized the colors are in the description...duh. Thanks again for an awesome video!

[@joemihalchick2620]

I would really love to try this, my only question is it an oil base top coat you have to use though? Thanks for this great instructional video. i have a fore place mantel this would look great on.

[@prohm1]

Sensational, thank you for generous knowledge.I live in Sydney and have not been able to find any glaze or the products you use.Any suggestions on how to get it sent internationally?Thanks

[@shirenai]

Great technique! thanks! Try just not to move the camera so much, if possible, make it stand still. Will make your videos much better to watch.

[@bobcaller]

I was thinking the same thing. Have light behind the camera and zoom out a little.

[@johningardia7106]

I'm going to do this to my 95 Honda Civic

[@artisanrooms4701]

John, please send pics, that would make my day 😂

[@TheCecil64]

Thanks for sharing.

[@levipontin6439]

Hello Michael Boudreau, I'm from INDIA, NEW DELHI, You did great and great Artist, so many times I watched your videos and now I own want to do this. 1. So I want to know that what type of base coat (orange colour) you have done on mdf. 2. Can i do melamine for protecting because i notice on a horizontal base if water has kept on it(shellac) then water spots shows on shellac coating, this is my experience. 3. In INDIA I hardly found old master gel stain and wiping stain. So can I use both old master products or may I use gel stain from another make or wiping stain is from another 4. After so many searches I found MINWAX COMPANY GEL STAIN & OLD MASTER COMPANY WIPING STAIN. And I see this method is ecofriendly also, that we all are not to cut the wood/veneer.

[@samvikas9105]

hi as you had mentioned.its very hard to find the products he used in India. have you found any substitutes?