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WHO DOESN’T ENJOY A LITTLE CANDY OR DESSERT NOW AND THEN?
Price: $40
Time: 2 hours
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Set Up
• Once the primer on the drawers is dry, start
painting the desk and drawers with the
• Set up the desk in a ventilated area.
purchased base color. Two coats may be
• Take out all drawers and remove the knobs.
necessary but will depend on your preference.
Prep for Painting
• Using a medium grit sand paper or an orbital
sander, sand down the larger areas on the desk.
• Using a sand block and medium grit
• Use a roller for larger areas to ensure a
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the desk/drawers.
edges of the drawers until all original paint is
• Using the painters tape, outline the design
removed.
protecting the base paint from being effected
• When all sanding is complete, use a tacky
in unwanted areas.
cloth to wipe down any residue left behind.
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• Begin by painting one layer of primer over
the entire desk, including the drawers.
• Let this dry based on the manufacturer’s
instructions.
• While the primer is drying, take the original
knobs and rough them up with steel wool. This
will take off any top coat or residue that will
OPTIONAL: Custom Design
• With a pencil, carefully draw your design on
sand paper, sand down the faces and
Paint
smooth finish.
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• Paint the accent design and let dry.
Assembly
• Put knobs and drawers back in place for a
completed look.
• Arrange the desserts on the desk using various
heights and colors.
• Place small “doggy bags” or boxes for guests to
take the desserts home with them as favors!
effect painting.
• Spray paint the clean knobs and let dry.
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