Antiquing With a Sponge on a Dresser

Remove all your dresser drawers. Paint the body of the dresser first and the drawers last, as they will take less time to dry.

Paint or sponge on your paint. You will add more texture with your sponge when you apply the glaze, but the method of application is up to you. You can apply one or two coats as desired. Allow to dry well.

Sand with a fine grit sandpaper to buff. Dust off the dresser well to remove any particles.

Mix paint and water in a 4:1 ratio to make a glaze. Use a wash if you like. Simply paint on the wash and allow to dry. If you want less of your bottom layer to show through, paint on a top coat instead. This helps prevent the two colors from blending.

Dab on the glaze quickly with the sponge. Use a clean rag to soak up any too-wet areas of paint. Continuing dabbing the glaze and then blotting it as needed.

Blend areas when wet so you avoid any lines and ruin the effect. If an edge dries too much and shows lines, you can use another wet sponge to dampen the area and blend it again.

Apply a third glaze if desired for extra rich, deep dimension and color.