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Restore Outdoor Wood with Artist Oil Paint
Bird Feeder Rescue
© Stephie McCarthy
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We rescued our old bird feeder using artist oil paints mixed with linseed oil.
Oil Paint Recipe for tinting outdoor wood:
1 part artist oil paint
4 parts linseed oil
2 parts odorless mineral spirits (optional)
Use the mineral spirits if you want a very thin paint which could also be used as a stain.
Any artist oil paints will work, plain or fancy. We've even found large sets at Walmart for just $10 for experimenting with colors on wood. Here's a big set from Amazon, check the price at this link:
During the restoration process, we used the bird feeder in this nativity scene at Christmas.
By new year's eve, we had it back in the garden looking band new.
We added berry charms to the top of the feeder using tiny eye hooks and jump brings.
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