How to Get This Easy Blended Gel Stain Look!

Today I'm showing you a full furniture makeover using Lilly Moon's new Ole Smoky Gel Stains. I'll use two stains on this buffet top to achieve an amazing, easy blended finish. Watch through to the end for a ton of tips, tricks, and my first impressions of this new product. A HUGE thank you to Lilly Moon Paint for sponsoring this video. They were kind enough to send me their brand new line of Ole Smoky Gel Stains that I use in this video AND they're now available for purchase! This is a great video for anyone curious about sanding and staining with gel stains, painting with mineral paints, and troubleshooting projects! Use my discount code "Borninabarn10" to get a discount on your order! http://www.lillymoonpaint.com/ Want to go even more in-depth on all things furniture painting? Check out my classes at borninabarnboutique.net/learn-with-kimberly Products used (contains affiliate links): 0000 Steel Wool - https://amzn.to/3L7ufR5 Tack Cloths - https://amzn.to/3uZq97P Box of Rags - https://amzn.to/3xKjsIO Earlex 5500 - https://amzn.to/3LkNFBZ Festool Dust Collection System - https://amzn.to/3v3aS5V Filters - https://amzn.to/3LhH5fm Mirka Deros 5.0 Orbital Sander - https://amzn.to/3v3aZhR Abranet sanding discs - https://amzn.to/3OrxrJk Lilly Moon Paint in Cozy Latte- www.lillymoonpaint.com - DISCOUNT CODE: BORNINABARN10 Lilly Moon Gel Stains in Wood Barrel and Natural Cork- www.lillymoonpaint.com - DISCOUNT CODE: BORNINABARN10 Foam Brushes - https://amzn.to/37CXRY7 Paint Foam applicators - https://amzn.to/3KhQToq Key Hole covers: https://amzn.to/3EIuLm2 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro + Furniture Prep 02:37 - Today's Products (featuring Lilly Moon Paint!) 03:37 - Priming and Spraying the Paint 09:33 - Why Paint Before Staining? 11:21 - Tips for Painting Hinges 12:53 - Sanding the Top (and sanding..and sanding) 18:54 - Why Do My Stains Turn Out Blotchy? 20:44 - Staining the Top 24:09 - All About Lilly Moon's Ole Smoky Gel Stains #furnitureflip #furnituremakeovers #thriftflip Want to learn more? Go to my website to purchase a one on one virtual lesson with me! Join the Barnyard! - https://www.borninabarnboutique.net/join Shop Born in a Barn Boutique - https://www.borninabarnboutique.net/shop Born in a Barn Boutique has everything you need to learn the art of furniture painting—as a business or a hobby. Whether you're a seasoned furniture flipper or embarking on your first furniture makeover, we're here for you. My name is Kimberly Cook and I am the furniture artist behind Born in a Barn Boutique. I am a full time furniture artist—selling furniture, teaching other artists, and creating videos to teach you, my amazing YouTube community! I love reviewing new products, showing you how to achieve my favorite looks, and giving you behind the scenes tips that I've learned over my years in business. Born in a Barn Boutique is based in Northern California. In addition to the wealth of information available on our channel, we offer finished painted furniture, custom work, one-on-one virtual lessons, and a brand new membership group!