Step 3

Finishing Touches

3. While the burgundy paint is still wet, sponge on the pink. To do so, dip a side of the sponge into the paint and blot it on a paper plate or paper towels to get rid of the excess paint. Lightly press the sponge to the surface. Repeat until the surface is covered. The paint should look uneven.

Step 4

4. While the paint is still wet, continue sponging on colors in this order: green or blue, gray, burgundy, white, black, and pink. Sponge on paint more lightly as you progress through the layers. If the colors haven't melded when you've finished, dip a small sponge in mineral spirits and wring it dry. Dab the sponge lightly over the entire surface. Finally, coat the surface with two or more coats of high-gloss polyurethane.