How to achieve a light stained finish on a vintage oak bureau with Dixie Belle products

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After my video a few weeks ago, using the new Voodoo Gel stain shade 'Au Naturel' on some pine bedsides, I had a few followers ask what it would like on oak...so here it is!
I picked this bureau up at a local charity shop (actually my mum did!) and thought this would be a really good piece to strip and stain as it was in such good condition.
As always, let me know if you have any questions on the process. All the products used are listed below.
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All paint products used are from Dixie Belle Paint company.
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Dixie Belle products used:
White Lightning Cleaner
Voodoo Gel Stain 'Au Naturel'
Applicator Pads
Mister Bottle
Tide Pool Silk Mineral Paint
Synthetic Brushes
Silkscreen Stencil 'Botanical'
Endless Shore Silk Mineral Paint
Clear Coat Flat
Artists Brushes
Big Mamas Butta Orange Grove
La Petite Natural Bristle Brush
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[@trudyeby464]

I love that, thanks for showing how that gel stain looked.

[@faffdesigns]

You’re welcome!

[@teresagriffin]

Thank you Connie!

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[@marybethadams1690]

This secretary is just lovely! I never would have thought to use the products and technique you used, but they were perfect.

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Thanks so much! Glad you like it 😃

[@kathleenhernandez2292]

It's beautiful Connie

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Thanks so much!

[@marynellessen8790]

BEAUTIFUL 🤩

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Just found you!! Love it!! Subscribed!!❤❤❤

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Aww thank you!!

[@MrsJax304]

Gorgeous

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[@Lisa-dn8ph]

Beautiful

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Thank you

[@crismorcu]

Gorgeous!!!

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Thank you!

[@christineessink702]

I love it!

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Thank you!

[@trinapatterson8872]

Lovely!!! I really like that look

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Thank you!

[@cindybelt589]

Love this so much and love your videos

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Thank you Cindy! ❤️

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

I’m gonna have to try that. Love it

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Thank you!

[@lesleystanley7698]

Another master piece. Thank you so much for taking time to share your knowledge with us ❤

[@faffdesigns]

That's very kind - thank you!

[@trudyeby464]

I love that Tidepool. The cubbies would be easier ( not easy!) of you could take the back off.

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Yes they would!

[@lisakingsbury4116]

Amazing as always ❤

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Thank you!

[@christinedivecchio]

Enjoy your videos! I like the finished product!

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Thank you!! Glad you like it!

[@lifebeelifebee9214]

Beautiful transformation.

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Thank you!

[@mariamidura3089]

Love your makeovers, always easy to follow and I learn something every time 😊

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Thats lovely to hear! Thanks so much!

[@donnatrobaugh1676]

I love your channel, I always learn something amazing ❣️

[@faffdesigns]

Aww thanks so much for the lovely feedback!

[@allavery5206]

It is official! You are my favorite furniture artist! And I love this bureau! Blonde wood looks so pretty next to turquoise 😍

[@faffdesigns]

Well that’s a huge compliment but I will take it with thanks! I love turquoise and blonde wood - match made in heaven!

[@emilykrahn3185]

It looks wonderful I like your attention to all the detail

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Thanks!

[@VintageAndPainted]

Love your channel Connie and this piece. Love that bleached effect on the oak 🥰

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Thanks so much!!

[@fortierdawn]

What a gorgeous transformation. Tide pool is such a beautiful color. Thanks for sharing!

[@faffdesigns]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching! 😃

[@emilykrahn3185]

Thank you for this post. Just a helpful health tip
please use a mask when you're Sanding. thanks.

[@emilykrahn3185]

I see you have the vacuum hose but I think it's still a good idea thanks

[@faffdesigns]

It’s a dustless sander but thanks for your concern

[@bonniebryant3238]

Wow! This is phenomenal! I love how it turned out. Do you think the Silk paint would work on kitchen cabinets? I want to paint mine and would love a one and done paint.

[@faffdesigns]

I've painted a kitchen using SIlk - its perfect for it!

[@adriennecopeland8165]

Hi Connie. Really enjoying learning some techniques and ideas from you! Could decoupage be used on the 'leather' writing pad? TIA Adrienne.

[@faffdesigns]

Yes it can!! My friend Laura has a video on it
ua-cam.com/video/q6A-jRi_FZU/v-deo.htmlsi=VWKjoghqohF299mh

[@adriennecopeland8165]

@@faffdesigns thanks a bunch x

[@christineessink702]

Did you wipe back the stain at all after applying?

[@faffdesigns]

I just allowed it to soak into the grain and worked it in using the applicator pad

[@paulaprice2863]

Well done, loving this look of natural sanded/bleeched look, well I think it just looks very natural, hence the name I guess! 😂. One question, did u wipe the stain off at any point? the excess I mean, or did you just apply and then left it to dry, no buffing, no wiping off the excess?? Sorry, Just checking, I'm pretty sure u would have said if u did... but sucess is in the detail! Beautifully finished. ❤😍

[@faffdesigns]

Thanks for your lovely comment! No, I didn't wipe the stain back as it was absorbed very quickly into the dry wood. You can wipe back for a more sheer look or you can layer this for a more solid colour. It's a very versatile product!

[@carolbouche5809]

Can’t we buy the products from you or give you credit somehow?! Also where can we get you donations or other tokens of appreciation for you and your work!!!

[@faffdesigns]

Aww that’s super kind of you - I don’t sell the paint products but I do get paid for my UA-cam channel so the more views and subscribers I have, the more it earns me 😀