How Do You Embellish Wood

Decoupage it. With your favorite papers and a pot of Mod Podge, you can completely transform a wooden surface.Draw on it. … Engrave it. … Make it shine. … Paint it. … Polish it. … Stain wood with liquid watercolors. … Stencil it.

What can I use to decorate wood?

Antique glazing or flyspecking will create an aged or worn wood look. Wax gilding adds a gold color to a furniture’s shine. Stencils, paint stripes and decals are simple and economical ways to add decoration to almost any finish.

How do you write names on wood?

I recommend using a pencil on the wood first, then fill in the letters with either acrylic paint and a brush or an acrylic paint marker. If you use a fine liner or an alcohol-based ink, the color will bleed when you’re writing. However, avoid using alcohol-based ink on your wood.