Hi everyone, it’s Tracey from Tracey’s Fancy!

This is not my first fancy painted knife block. However, I can say it is both the easiest and my favorite!! This knife block was updated with the use of just paint and a single mold!

Why is this easier than my other knife block projects?  Because I didn’t spend the time or energy making all those dang molds with clay like the last two!  This time…..I used the amazing WoodUBend molds.

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Materials List:

Here are the exact steps….that you can follow to change your boring knife block into a show-stopper like mine:

How To:

Step 1:

First, I cleaned my 20-year-old greasy knife block with White Lightning per instructions.

Step 2:

Next, I heated my WoodUBend mold of choice using my heat gun…until soft (you can also use a blow dryer or warm it on a griddle.)

Step 3:

After that, I applied Titebond wood glue to the back of the mold and immediately placed it on the knife block where I wanted it.  It bends easily while it’s warm and it just folded right over that corner without any effort at all.

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Step 4:

Once in place, I warmed it with the heat gun again for just a few seconds and gave it a final press into position. This last warming and pressing really secures the mold to the substrate.  You may paint immediately.

Step 5:

Next, I painted the entire mold and block in one coat of Caviar with a pouncing motion and let it dry.

Step 6:

Then, I pounced a layer of Fluff over the Caviar making sure to keep the coat light so the Caviar would offer a shadow effect.

For more information on how to create this fancy-painted knife block, head over to Tracey’s Fancy here!

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About the Author

Traceys Fancy

Tracey Bellion is well known for her innovative, brilliant, and over-the-top furniture designs that encompass a Whimsical Wonderland. She loves to paint with playful colors and infuse multiple mixed patterns and textures not usually seen together. Tracey’s signature black and white checkerboard pattern is not only one of her favorite patterns to use to add visual interest, it also serves as a neutral in her furniture designs.

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