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Paint a Faux Hammered Pewter Finish

The shimmering look of pewter finish can be yours in only four easy steps. Follow our how-to below.

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The Basics

Although it looks like hammered metal, you can create this chic silver finish by topping a dark silver base coat with two lighter hues of metallic silver paint.


What You Need

Instructions
  1. Sand the wood with medium-, then fine-grit sandpaper. Apply wood sealer and let dry.
  2. Using a household paintbrush, apply two coats of dark metallic silver over all surfaces, allowing the paint to dry thoroughly between coats.
  3. Using a sea sponge, apply metallic silver in a medium, then light hue, allowing the dark metallic silver to show in some areas. Let dry.
  4. Varnish as desired.

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