I’ve never heard of stain shading before, so when I saw this project I was literally amazed. I started looking for some beautiful projects and was fortunate to get in touch with Misty.
So, today I would like to show you an amazing project created by Misty from Memaw’s House which is a very talented artist and agreed to share with us some more details on how to make a similar one.
![DIY Sunflower Table Stain Shading. How to transform an old boring table into a gorgeous dining table with stain shaded sunflower. #diy #stain #table #makeover #decorhomeideas](https://www.decorhomeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/diy-sunflower-table-stain-shading-1.jpg)
She loves to stain shading anything and everything she can and it looks like there is a good reason for doing so, as her projects are really cool.
For this project she had a table top because she had used the legs for on another project and a base that she had sitting around just waiting for a top.
She feels it definitely leans towards the primitive style and she just loves how it turned out. So are we!
She has sent us a few pictures of the process.
![DIY Table Sunflower Stain Shading](https://www.decorhomeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/diy-table-sunflower-stain-shading-1.jpg)
She started by sanding the top using a 120 grit paper and did not go higher as she likes how 120 grit sized paper leaves the surface for shading a design.
It’s not too ruff which makes the stain bleed but it is smooth enough that when she is finished she gets a nice clear image and it seals perfect.
![DIY Table Sunflower Stain Shading](https://www.decorhomeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/diy-table-sunflower-stain-shading-2-1.jpg)
This is how it looks with all surfaces sanded and ready for the image to be applied.
She is drawing the sunflower on top freehand with a regular pencil, making sure to do it lightly.
As she adds the stain and finish the pencil marks disappear.
![DIY Table Sunflower Stain Shading](https://www.decorhomeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/diy-table-sunflower-stain-shading-3-1.jpg)
Table top is all set up to start shading with the stain.
Tip: Do not do this with a stain that has poly in it as it will not work and you will have a mess.
![DIY Table Sunflower Stain Shading](https://www.decorhomeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/diy-table-sunflower-stain-shading-4.jpg)
This photo is after first layer of stain is done. She usually goes over 2 times.
![DIY Table Sunflower Stain Shading](https://www.decorhomeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/diy-table-sunflower-stain-shading-5.jpg)
Finished. It’s sealed with Varathane poly acrylic, 3 coats.
![DIY Table Sunflower Stain Shading](https://www.decorhomeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/diy-table-sunflower-stain-shading-6.jpg)
Another shot of the table top.
![DIY Table Sunflower Stain Shading](https://www.decorhomeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/diy-table-sunflower-stain-shading-7.jpg)
Looks incredible.
![DIY Table Sunflower Stain Shading](https://www.decorhomeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/diy-table-sunflower-stain-shading-8.jpg)
You can see more of her projects at Memaw’s House