Doodledash News, Tips & Info
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IKEA Lazy Susan hack!
Ikea Lazy Susan makeover using IOD Decor stamps and Frenchic Paint Take one plain lazy susan from IKEA and see how you can make it into a unique home accessory using Frenchic Paint and IOD decor stamps. Create the paint effect of your choice as a background using Frenchic chalk...
Using IOD stamps to revamp coasters
DIY coaster makeover I had a few Christmas coasters left over in the shop stock so decided to revamp them using Frenchic Paint and IOD decor stamps. I chose Wedding Cake as the background colour and the Bohemia stamp with black ink for the print. Here's a quick video of...
Reducing brush strokes with chalk paint
The main reason you get brush strokes on your work are: Brush quality Too much paint on your brush Using too much pressure when painting. Here's a quick video talking through technique whilst painting with chalk paint: If you have any further questions please do join my Facebook Page Doodledash...
Image Transfer with Frenchic Finishing Coat
Doodledash Image Transfer Tips - using Frenchic Finishing Coat Firstly, paint your project with the colour of your choice from the Frenchic Chalk & Mineral paint range. Seal your piece, with Frenchic Finishing Coat, and allow to dry. Sealing first will allow you to complete the image transfer process...
Preparing your furniture for painting
Before you paint with Frenchic: One of the beauties of Frenchic is that you don't need to use a primer before painting but you DO need to prep! By that I mean that your item needs to be clean and keyed, be it a PVC door, kitchen cupboards, Grandma's old...
New Product Announcement - Frenchic detailing brushes
⭐️⭐️NEW Detailing Brushes! ⭐️⭐️ Our Frenchic Detailing Brushes are a set of 4 smaller brushes for the decorative painter to reach the parts that other brushes cannot reach! ⭐ Handcrafted in Italy, they are ideal for using on ornate carving and finer detail when Frenchic'ing your furniture. ⭐ Made of quality, soft synthetic...
Frenchic Finishing Coat
Frenchic Finishing Coat - The Magic Potion! Did you know that water resistant Frenchic Finishing Coat (FC) is nicknamed 'The Magic Potion'? Why? Because it has a multitude of uses! Yep, it serves as a Finishing Coat that can be applied over painted or unpainted pieces by using sponge...
2019 A Review
Looking back at photos on my camera of 2019 makeovers and these ones in particular were a lot of fun. Using Frenchic Chalk & Mineral paint throughout my upcycling projects (I'm a stockist, of course!) has made it a pleasure. Adding Iron Orchid Design products into the mix now is...
DIY handmade wrapping paper
Want to create something special for your friends & family this Christmas? How about some hand printed wrapping paper! Brown kraft paper is cheaper than shop bought and also recyclable so not only are you being creative but also helping the environment. All the goodies you'll need, bar the paper,...
Kitchen Makeover using Frenchic Al Fresco
Our kitchens are the one room in the house that gets used and abused on a daily basis. It's the hub, where we all congregate and share food, drink and stories.
It's the one room that estate agents will tell us can help sell a house and it's the one room where it's common place to spend thousands.
But what if you haven't got thousands to spend? Does that mean that you have to put up with an outdated kitchen space? Not any more!
It's the one room that estate agents will tell us can help sell a house and it's the one room where it's common place to spend thousands.
But what if you haven't got thousands to spend? Does that mean that you have to put up with an outdated kitchen space? Not any more!
Pimp your pumpkins!
Halloween fun with pumpkins! So who saw the ITV This Morning programme with Phil & Holly the other day. They were pimping pumpkins and featured Frenchic Frensheen to help add a touch of metallic sparkle to your creation. I decided to have a go at doing mine and took photos...
Iron Orchid Designs UK Stockist!
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We are very pleased to announce that we are now an Iron Orchid Designs Stockist!
We are stocking their amazing transfers, moulds & decor stamps, along with air dry clay.
SIGNS OF WOODWORM
SIGNS OF WOODWORM WHAT EVERY UPCYCLER SHOULD KNOW WHEN BUYING VINTAGE FURNITURE When it comes to designing and decorating homes, a trend that is becoming increasingly popular is upcycling furniture. Upcycling is environment friendly; reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills and reducing the production of raw materials. It’s...
Ombre and blending techniques - take your projects to the next level!
Ombre with Frensheen Metallic powders
Do you want to learn how to do this?
Check out my upcoming workshop list...you could learn these fab techniques and take your projects up a notch!
Book HERE!
Frenchic Paint Stockist, Banbury
❤This is why we stock the #bestpaintintheworld and the reason it's the #brandindemand ❤We are fully stocked with every single colour, so if your thinking of painting some furniture, sprucing up your outside space, or fancy giving your kitchen or front door a makeover.... then look no further! Call in...
Painting plastic furniture with Frenchic Al Fresco
Updating these faded plastic garden chairs could not be easier with Frenchic Al Fresco!
Revamp a vintage suitcase
If you've got an old leather suitcase, a very quick way of revamping it is to use Frenchic's virtually odourless, solvent and toxin free Browning Wax. Clean it down with sugar soap and then apply the wax all over before giving it a good buff up to a beautiful Frenchic...
Upcycle your empty paint tins!
I love a collaboration with a shop neighbour! I was thinking what I could do with my empty paint tins and it came to me that it would make a great flower pot! So I popped the tin over to my florist neighbour, Flora Bella, and this is...
Doodledash Stencilling Tips
I'm constantly being asked for perfect stencilling tips, so here goes . . . • Firstly, seal your piece and allow to dry. Sealing first will allow you to wipe the stencil off easily without damaging your paintwork if you make a mistake. • With your stencil in place (I...