MASTERCLASS- POTTERY BARN finish (pt 1)

Hi! Welcome to part 1 of the Pottery Barn finish masterclass series!

Products used:
Sand paper 220 and 400 grit
Clear shellac
Benjamin Moore Advance Satin finish in color Bar Harbor BIEGE (sorry I accidentally said gray in the video)
Rustoleum Decorative Glaze
2.5 inch angled brush
4 or 5 inch Deck Staining Brush
Rubber dog grooming brush
Snow scraping brush (hacked)
Foundation makeup brush
Crevice cleaning tool/brush
Shamwow cloth

- Biggest takeaways from part 1 -
Make sure your surface is the same sheen all over before paint goes on (either Satin or Semi Gloss) You can achieve this by making sure to sand with a higher grit like 400 and then sealing with clear shellac or primer. Sometimes I have to spray 3 coats of clear shellac on raw wood areas where I have sanded through the old finish or used wood filler.

Use less glaze

Always use the deck staining brush and add dabbing into your technique to blend the glaze more evenly

Use a foundation makeup brush for small areas

Use dry brushing with several colors to pull your piece together and hide flaws

My SIsters Instagram page for celebration printables
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Her Etsy page

[elizabethalvarez]

There’s a lot of people that are copycatting you on TikTok, but I consider you the “master“ thanks again for all that you do

[loribeach]

Let me start by saying I love how you paint, I love your paint recipes, your style & all your special tools & your personality overall.
I do the pottery barn painting like you do & I even use some of the same “special tools” you use to make that happen. I Love doing those.
I am trying to start a small refinishing business, and perhaps a YouTube channel as well. I started this over a year ago, but I had to put it on hold for a little while to help my daughter. She lost her battle to cancer on February 21st. Painting is my Therapy.
I am watching your master class videos & hoping to learn lots of new stuff. Thank you for helping us all out with your videos. ❤

[rockshot]

As an old man who has been doing this finish for at least 40 years, I am very impressed with you. This in no way is "new" or novel. It goes back even further than Versailles.
I have never dry brushed with a highlight though, but I take your word for it and will have to see for myself. Sooo MANY don't understand this, but you have indeed mastered it. I won't reiterate the mistakes I see others do now. Most are terrible, but you have mastered it.
One thing that really irks me is graining the wood horizontally when it obviously should be vertical. The sides of a dresser like this should run up and down, NOT, left to right. You understand this.
I DO go a step further. Example, if I have a door front with mitered corners, I actually tape those diagonals off, wait 3-4 days to dry, then come back tape it the finished part, then glaze those verticals. Yes, it is a pain.
YOU most certainly have to try using a "graining tool", less than 10 dollars. The effect is fantastic. But as you will see, you will have to feather it out since the dark glaze against the light paint is too much. I can already see you would have NO problem with it.
Not so much this graining technique, but have you ever thought of doing some "fly specks"? They add a lot if they are not overdone.
Thanks.

[christypotter]

Thank you so much for this! I'm a beginner and have tried this finish on two nightstands. I'm going to try your gray wash finish next. You are so generous to share your techniques with us. Thank you!

[lollygee]

I swear i was just thinking about you as i walked past Pottery Barn! Great to see you back!

I’m so happy you are doing this master class. My dining room is full oh a half done dining table and my bedroom nightstand that I’m just not happy with. I’m sure I will be able to fix it by the time I watch all your classes! Thank you!

[littledixiepeach]

I can second how *amazing* these furniture pieces look in person. I’m in awe of your talent and great eye for furniture technique and design. Also, if anyone wonders if Shannon is as cool and sweet in real life as she seems to be in her videos… the answer is YES. Plus she has a witty sense of humor and more hidden talents than you can imagine! Sure love you girl

[sheronlewis]

Welcome back darling...glad to see you and your lovely daughter!!!

[denise]

I have missed seeing your content so much Shannon! You are my all time favorite! I learn something everytime I watch you!❤❤❤😂

[re-inventedbymaria]

Thank you for sharing all your tips!! You are the best 👏👏👏

[urszulaswietlicki]

I love this finish. And the fact that that you are so generous with sharing your hard work with the world. I would love to try it myself and just wondered how to prepare my piece that was painted with the chalk paint. DIY chalk paint I might add. ❤

[flaminbird]

This is so thoughtful and kind of you to do this for everyone. This is how I learned how to do it.. from watching your videos 😊

[lisahowe]

I am truly impressed with your homemade woodgrain accouterments.

[carladowell]

I watched your tutorial on the Pottery Barn finish and used it on three pieces of furniture in my house. It was so easy and came out exactly as I envisioned. Thank you so much for your video.🎉

[genna]

Thank you for sharing Shannon this beautiful technique. Clearly this is so valuable in achieving the PB results.

[karenbutcher]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I’ve seen you do this before but never had the guts to do it myself. For some reason, this is the video! I’ve written everything down that I need and am going to the store today. I’m going to do a practice go of it on some small items I have in my workshop. I’m so excited 😊

[yany]

I am so glad that you are posting back again. Your tips are always so so good. Thank you very much. GBU

[jerrimclaughlin]

This piece came out awesome. I used to do this 25 years ago. I did my mom's bedroom set but I did not take any pics of it came out beautiful.

[helencole]

This video is super helpful. I really appreciate you adding the list of materials as well! Thank you!!

[j.clements]

I’m in the middle of my first flip. I decided to try your pottery barn finish since it’s so forgiving and neutral. I really appreciate your detailed class on this finish. Thank you soooo much.

[susanmcewan]

Missed seeing you. Glad you are back ❤ LOVED the way this furniture turned out - Beautiful ❤