Are you looking to add some personality to your furniture with a bold and creative finish? An ombre effect with milk paint is a fun and easy way to do just that. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to blend three colours – Toasted Coconut, Millennial Pink, and Gotham Grey – to create a soft lavender ombre effect on a bare wood dresser. Here’s how to get started.

Step 1: Applying the First Coat

Before you begin blending the colours, you’ll need to apply a base coat of paint to the top of the piece. It’s easiest to do this on a flat, horizontal surface, as the paint can soak into the wood more easily. If you’re painting a vertical surface, be careful to avoid drips or runs. To apply the paint, soak your brush in the milk paint and then wipe off the excess on the rim of the container. This will help prevent drips and runs, especially on a vertical surface. When applying the paint, use long strokes from end to end for a smooth, flawless finish.

Once you’ve applied the first coat to the top of the piece, you can flip it on its side and paint the front. Be sure to let the paint dry for 20 to 30 minutes before moving on to the next step.

Step 2: Blending the Colours for an Ombre Effect

Now it’s time to blend the three colours together to create the ombre effect. Be sure to use clean brushes for each colour, and remember to keep the brush flat and in the same direction when blending. This will help create a seamless transition between the colours. To blend the colours, mix them together with a bit of water to keep the paint activated, and then brush over the two colours to blend them together. Milk paint dries quickly, so you’ll want to work quickly to blend the colours before the paint dries.

Step 3: Finishing the Piece

Once you’ve blended the colours to your liking, let the paint dry for 20 to 30 minutes until it’s fully cured. If the surface is a bit rough, you can use a light-grit sandpaper to smooth it out. Then, it’s time to add a finish to protect the paint and give it a beautiful shine. We recommend using a furniture wax, which goes on smoothly and leaves a soft satin sheen. Simply apply the wax in circular motions with a natural bristle wax brush, and then remove the excess with a lint-free cloth. This will bring the colour to life and give the piece a finished look.

To complete the look, you can add some modern gold hardware and enjoy your newly transformed piece of furniture. This ombre milk paint technique can be applied to walls, canvases, or other furniture pieces, so the possibilities are endless. What will you paint next?