Keep reading to find out how to make wooden dowels look like black wrought iron metal!
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In order to remove as much wood grain as possible, sand the piece with 120 grit sand paper. Then apply the primer meant to fill small scratches. This will give it a super smooth finish that will mimic the surface of metal very well.
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In even coats, spray the primed wood with the faux metal spray paint of your choice. I used a satin nickel finish. Allow it to completely dry.
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Lightly brush black stain over the metal. Repeat as many times as needed to get the desired look.
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To mimic the sheen of metal, apply crystal clear acrylic finish to the wood dowels. This will also protect the finish from chipping.