Looking for a way to give your painted projects a professional finish? Rachel from Tea and Forget-me-nots is here to share one of her favorites—Velvet Touch by Dixie Belle. This easy-to-use finishing product gives your furniture a smooth, velvety feel that sets it apart from the rest. Whether you’re painting a large piece or a small accent, it’s a beautiful way to elevate your work with just the right touch.
(The following is an excerpt from Tea and Forget-me-nots. Read the full article here)
Adding a velvety surface to an object is a simple way to create a luxurious or sleek look. It can be used to cover an object completely or to highlight shapes just like a raised stencil.
Just like with witches’ capes, velvet conjures up ideas of Halloween and moody, dark vibes. So, to demonstrate this new product, we’re going to follow the steps on a plastic skull.
You only need two products for Velvet Touch to work. The velvet powder and an adhesive to attach it. Simply shake it onto the sticky surface and let dry to easily create the look.
Materials Needed
How To Use Velvet Touch Step by Step
Step 1: Safety Precautions and Workspace Preparation
Prioritize your safety when working with Velvet Touch. You should work in a well-ventilated area to prevent inhaling the fine powder. It’s a good idea to wear gloves and a mask to protect yourself from breathing anything in.
Additionally, place a sheet of paper under your project to catch any excess powder. This is also an easy way to return any extra to the container for future use.
Or if you have a 3D object like this skull, you can apply it over a plastic pot like a Tupperware. This will easily catch and contain the powder that falls off of the object as you coat it.
Step 2: Paint Black Base Coat (if needed)
To make the black velvet appear the densest, start by applying a black base coat. For example the black paint, Caviar, from the Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint range.
This can help you achieve a solid dark foundation for your velvet texture.
A Terra Clay Paint like Onyx or the Dixie Belle Silk Paint of Anchor would also work well.
A first coat of paint is enough coverage as long as you use high quality, pigmented black paint.
Step 3: Apply the Adhesive (Stick With Me)
Stick With Me is the recommended adhesive for working with Velvet Touch. This is the glue that you use with the gold-leaf-like product, Dixie Shine.
Apply an even, thin coat over the entire area you wish to cover. It’s best to apply Velvet Touch while Stick With Me is still wet. This gives you the best adhesion to get a rich black colour.
This also prevents the velvet from rubbing off once it’s dry.
If you wait until the adhesive is tacky rather than wet, the results will be less dense, with some velvet coming off after drying.
An alternative to Stick With Me is the Dixie Belle’s Satin Clear Coat. Apply a thin layer of clear coat in the same way and the sealer will act like glue on the velvet.
Step 4: Sprinkle on Velvet Touch
Velvet Touch has a dual-lid system. One half is fully open and the other side has three holes. The side with holes lets the powder come out more slowly for a more controlled application.
Choose which side to use based on the size of the project you’re covering.
Sprinkle the Velvet Touch powder over the wet or tacky adhesive. Gently shake the project to allow the powder to settle evenly.
Tap down the powder to create a velvety, smooth texture.
With these steps, you can master the art of using Velvet Touch to create a stunning, velvety texture on various surfaces.
It’s a quirky way to add a touch of sophistication to your DIY projects.
Velvet Touch is the perfect way to add that silky, velvety feel to your painted furniture projects. We hope Rachel’s tutorial inspires you to try it out and see just how simple it is to achieve a gorgeous finish. Have you used Velvet Touch before? Share your experience or photos with us—we’d love to see your projects! And a big thank you to Rachel for showing us just how easy and rewarding it can be. For another fun and easy Halloween decor idea, check out our blog, DIY Easy Halloween Porch Sign with Dixie Belle Paint.
