I teach furniture painting, jewelry making and sign workshops at The Lazy Daisy stores in Chester and Williamsburg, Virginia. Students ask me all the time what my preferred products are so here’s my list, mostly listed by category:

Furniture Painting

Paint – Debi’s DIY Paint
Smooth Brush – Plaid Artist Brush, Wide
Texture Brush – Cheap Ol’ Chip Brushes
Heavy Duty Wax – Annie Sloan
Light Duty Wax – Debi’s DIY
Wax Brush – Annie Sloan Wax Brush
Flat Top Coat – General Finishes Flat Out Flat
Satin Top Coat – Debi’s DIY Big Top

Jewelry Making

Tools – Round Pliers, Flat Pliers, Wire Cutter
Glass Beads – Hobby Lobby, JoAnn, Michaels
Semi-Precious Beads – Etsy, Fire Mountain Gems
Sterling Silver Supplies – Etsy

Sign Making

Stencil Cutting – Silhouette Cameo
Light Duty Vinyl Material – Contact Paper
Heavy Duty Vinyl Material – Oracal
Transfer Tape – Best Crafts
Wood – Lowe’s
Paint – See Furniture Painting section above