How to Use Chocolate Glaze for Furniture

Set the furniture on a painter's tarp. Remove all knobs, pulls and hinges from the furniture with a screwdriver. Wipe off all dust and dirt buildup with a damp rag. Sand the furniture lightly with a fine-grit sanding block. Remove all dust with a damp sponge.

Mix together one part glaze and one part paint in a bucket. Stir with a paint stick until one solid color forms. Add additional glaze to the mixture for a more translucent look or additional paint for a more opaque appearance.

Brush on the glaze onto the furniture, using a paintbrush or chip brush. Immediately manipulate the glaze with a sea sponge, crumpled plastic wrap or even wrinkled tissue paper. Blot and wipe at the glaze until it falls into the crevices of the furniture. Each tool will give a different glazed look. Remove as much of the glaze as you like, while leaving the remaining glaze in the crevices of the furniture. The glaze must be manipulated while still wet. Allow to dry 24 hours.

Brush on a clear coat of water-based polyurethane to protect the chocolate glaze treatment. Always brush on with the grain of the wood. Add on a second or third coat for additional protection.