Blending is a fun and easy way to add a custom touch to your painted furniture. With a few colors and the right technique, you can create soft transitions and eye-catching effects that make your piece feel one-of-a-kind. Whether you’re going for a subtle ombré or a bold color contrast, our Chalk Mineral Paint makes blending simple—even if you’re brand new to it!

Small cabinet painted with a blend of blue paints sitting on a wooden floor in front of an off-white wall with several pictures and other wall decorations hanging above it. Tot he left of the cabinet is a white wooden crate with a white lamp sitting on it; a potted plant sits on top of the cabinet. A jewelry box painted with a blend of pink paints sits on a table runner that is burlap and lace A painted dresser sits on a brown wooden floor in front of a blended painted wall. 3 candles sit on top of the dresser

What You’ll Need:

A photo collage consisting of an open jar of Amethyst Chalk Mineral Paint with a paint brush leaning up against it; an open jar of Lucky Lavender Chalk Mineral Paint with a paint brush lying across the top and open jars of both Amethyst and Lucky Lavender with paint brushes in the bottom photo

Step-by-Step: How to Blend Like a Pro

  1. Start with a damp surface.
    Use your Mister Bottle to lightly mist the area you’re working on. A damp surface helps the paint move and blend more easily.
  2. Apply your first color.
    Paint one section of your surface with the first color. Work in manageable areas and keep the edge wet so the next color will blend smoothly into it.
  3. Add your second color.
    While the first color is still wet, apply the second color right next to it. Mist again if needed to keep the surface workable.
  4. Blend where the colors meet.
    Use a clean, slightly damp brush or blending brush to gently move the two colors together. Use soft, crisscross strokes or a gentle back-and-forth motion to blur the line where they meet.
  5. Adjust as you go.
    You can always go back in with more paint or water to refine your blend. If the transition is too harsh, mist and blend again. If one color takes over, layer the other back in.
  6. Let it dry.
    Once you’re happy with your blend, let the paint dry completely before sealing your piece. Choose a top coat like Clear Coat, Gator Hide, or Best Dang Wax to protect your finish.

Want to see the technique in action? Watch this YouTube video for great tips and a full step-by-step walkthrough using Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint.

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Tips for Better Blending:

  • Use similar tones (like Drop Cloth and Driftwood) for a soft blend, or high-contrast colors (like Cobalt and Peony) for bold drama.
  • Always work while the paint is still wet.
  • Don’t over-blend—sometimes less is more!
  • Practice on a sample board to get comfortable with the technique.

A painted buffet with several Chalk Mineral Paint colors blended sitting on top of a wooden floor in front of a white painted wall A nightstand painted with an ombre blend of blue and turquoise paint sits on a white floor, in front of a white painted wall. A blue painted candlestick sits to the left of the nightstand and a white statue of a face sits to the right. A buffet painted with 3 different colors blended sitting on a wooden floor in front of a white wall

Give It a Try!

Blending Chalk Mineral Paint is all about having fun and getting creative. Whether you’re updating a dresser, headboard, or canvas art, this technique gives you tons of freedom to play with color. Share your blended projects with us using #DixieBellePaint—we’d love to feature your work!  Not sure which colors to blend? Take a look at our blog, 2025 Color Trends: Must-Try Dixie Belle Paint Shades, for inspiration!

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Dixie Belle Paint Company

Dixie Belle Paint Company provides a line of chalk mineral paint that is high quality, easy to use, and most importantly priced so every DIYer can create and discover the joy of painting.

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