Brass Tacks WI
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On top of releasing seasonal collections, we also offer custom furniture painting and refinishing. Held every Spring and Fall.
05/11/2026
THE CLIENT: a very mature tween ✨
THE PROBLEM: her bold, fun bedroom set just isn’t matching her new vibe anymore
THE SOLUTION: …PAINT IT 🎨
Out with the old style, in with something a little more “grown-up”.
We can’t wait to show you the transformation, but first let’s hear your guesses 👀
What color do you think we’re going with?!
TIP TUESDAY 🛠️
Stubborn, splotchy wood grain ruining your finish? We’ve got a seriously handy trick for you 👇
If your stain is going on uneven (especially on softwoods), try using watered-down PVA wood glue as a pre-stain sealer. It helps control how the stain absorbs so you don’t end up with those blotchy, patchy spots.
Here’s how it works:
➡️ Mix 1 part PVA wood glue with 10–16 parts water
➡️ Apply a light, even coat to the raw wood
➡️ Let it dry completely before staining
This mix lightly seals the wood pores without creating a solid barrier, so the stain can still pe*****te, just way more evenly.
It’s simple, budget-friendly, and can save a project from going sideways 🙌🏻
05/02/2026
Stripping and staining projects… always a breeze, right? 😅
This bed looked like it was going to be an easy win. Strip it down, throw on a white wash stain, and call it a day. Easy peasy… or so we thought.
Plot twist: under that old finish is some VERY stubborn wood grain holding onto a dark stain for dear life. Wood bleach? Nope. White wash? Also nope. This piece said, “Not today.” 🙃
Now we’ve got a bed with attitude and a finish that refuses to cooperate.
So… what would YOU do? Lean into the drama? Go darker? Try a different technique?
Drop your ideas below👇
04/23/2026
Meet Alison’s Buffet Project 👋🏻
Alison is back for another project with us, clearly she didn’t learn her lesson the first time 😉 (kidding… we love a loyal customer). She’s an absolute blast to work with and is basically the dream client: open to all kinds of styles and ideas. The only catch? When you’re open to everything, we have to talk through everything. So yes, there have been approximately 47 messages and counting to make sure we nail the vision 😂
Here’s where we’re at with this hutch:
✨ Hardware? Getting the boot.
✨ Mirror door? Also making its grand exit.
As for the finish… your guess is as good as ours right now 🤷♀️
We might fully strip and stain. We might do a paint-and-stain combo. We will decide once we see what secrets this piece is hiding under all that finish.
So basically, it’s a furniture makeover + a little mystery + a dash of chaos.
Stay tuned… this one’s going to have plot twists 😏
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Sun Prairie, WI
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