You know that weathered look, like the wood you're gazing upon has had a really rough life? Like it's been around a long, long time and it just KNOWS things. That's a look you can achieve through "the feather weather". Your grandma probably called it dry brushing. And while it is very similar to dry brushing, it takes a whole lot less product and only minutes to achieve.

The Feather Weather is like a delicate dry brush, using only a few drops of product at a time.

It doesn't work so great with latex paints, but it's a crafty dream come true with SeaPaints. If you're new here, the Ultimate SeaPaint Guide is a great place to start before diving into techniques.

It looks kind of like that.

It's not for everyone, but if it sounds like your vibe, here's the tools you will need.

 

1) A SeaPaint or SeaPaint Secret shade- for your base coat color

(apply with the SeaCult brush or soft bristled brush of choice)

2) A SeaPaint Secret shade- (sometimes referred to the original name- SeaGlaze)

The Feather Weather comes into play here.

HOW TO: dip a chippy brush into a few drops of SeaPaint, wipe off the excess of the brush- crucial step.

Next, hover the brush over the surface of the item you want to weather.

Barely touch the surface and follow your brush in one long, delicate swoop to the edge of your item to imitate a weathered finish.

3) Weathering Sponge- Rub dry painted surface with a weathering sponge to soften and blend for a natural look. If you got too heavy handed on some areas, you can use this sponge to gently rub those areas away.

4) Water- to rinse brushes (don't forget to wash your brush, but if you forget- SeaPaint will come out of your brush)

5) SeaGlass TopCoat (optional)- to protect your painted finish.

HOW TO: use a soft bristled brush, to brush on topcoat. (optional, but needed on furniture)

This technique works best with the products that the word secret as part of their name.

See shades below. 

 

The feather weather can be used to achieve various looks depending on color choices, application pressure, blending pressure, and chosen SeaPaint shades. 

 

While the outcome can be very diverse and appears complex, the application process is easy.

Here's some tips to make it even easier.

1) Use SeaCult Brush or makeup-like bristled brush. The softer the better.

to brush on your SeaPaint.

2) Brush paint on in one direction using long smooth strokes. Start at the edge of your piece and follow brush stroke all the way to end of the piece for the best results.

3) When applying a tiny bit of your weathering shade, use the bare minimal amount. No seriously. A few drops really will do. Any more than that and you'll have more regrets than a one night stand.

4) Dab as much excess off onto a plate as possible before sweeping the chippy brush (at an angle) very lightly over the painted surface.

5) Warning: this is a FUN craft, but it is also addictive. SeaPaint makes it VERY easy. You may find yourself feather weathering items you've left untouched for years. It may even ignite a creative spark within you. Don't say we didn't warn you.

 

What other product lets you craft this fast? With this much forgiveness? We haven't found one yet so if you do, let us know.

If you need a fast crafty game changer that saves you hours upon hours, or you're just a lazy bum like me that hates to do things the hard way, welcome to the SeaCult!

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