The Making Blog: Celebrating Colour & Craft

Exploring colour, material and finish through real projects, practical guidance and considered approaches to paint.

Super GILD vs GILD: Choosing the Right Metallic Paint

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Super GILD vs GILD: Choosing the Right Metallic Paint

Small Bathroom Update Ideas Using Paint and Colour

Discover small bathroom update ideas using paint and colour. See how a vanity cabinet, painted floor and Bunting Yellow transformed a compact bathroom beautifully.
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Small Bathroom Update Ideas Using Paint and Colour

Using Colour With Intention: Oxford Ochre

Discover how Oxford Ochre transforms a chest of drawers through texture, contrast and thoughtful design. A heritage-inspired furniture makeover using colour with intention.
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Using Colour With Intention: Oxford Ochre

Simple Summer Garden Paint Ideas

Discover simple summer garden paint ideas with Guild Lane. Refresh wheelbarrows, tools and outdoor accessories with beautiful heritage colour this season.
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Simple Summer Garden Paint Ideas

British Racing Green for Furniture and Interiors

Discover British Racing Green for furniture and interiors, with a real makeover, inspiration and guidance on using this heritage paint colour with confidence.
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British Racing Green for Furniture and Interiors

Colour in Continuity: Using Bleo Across Materials

A founder-led look at how Bleo works across wood, terracotta and fibre, creating consistent colour and continuity across surfaces.
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Colour in Continuity: Using Bleo Across Materials

Confidence in Colour | Guild Lane’s Creative Direction

Hear from Guild Lane founder Jeni about how to have confidence in colour. Learn how to pair bold colours to make a powerful statement.
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Confidence in Colour | Guild Lane’s Creative Direction

Summer Garden Makeover with Bleo

Marcie K Designs uses Bleo Dusty Rose to refresh outdoor timber and fabric, creating a cohesive, durable, and muted garden setting.
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Summer Garden Makeover with Bleo

Restoring American Porch Rockers with Bleo Dark Chocolate

Restoring traditional American porch rocking chairs with Bleo Dark Chocolate, bringing durable colour, breathable protection and renewed depth to well-loved outdoor timber.
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Restoring American Porch Rockers with Bleo Dark Chocolate

The Jubilee Bench : A Family Heirloom Restored in Gainsborough Blue

Honouring a 30-year family legacy by restoring a classic garden bench in the timeless, regal depth of Gainsborough Blue.
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The Jubilee Bench : A Family Heirloom Restored in Gainsborough Blue

Gold Metallic Furniture: A Statement Cabinet Makeover

This remarkable gold furniture makeover by Marcie K Designs embraces colour, metallic brilliance and artistic freedom to create a piece that feels vibrant, contemporary and unapologetically bold.
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Gold Metallic Furniture: A Statement Cabinet Makeover

How to Use Bleo Fabric Paint on Upholstery, Clothing and Textiles

Learn exactly how to use our fabric paint Bleo on upholstery, clothing and textiles, how to get the best finish.
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How to Use Bleo Fabric Paint on Upholstery, Clothing and Textiles

A Regency Revival : Painting Metal Garden Chairs in Verdigris

Revive weathered metal chairs with a touch of Regency elegance using a quick, two-coat Verdigris transformation.
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A Regency Revival : Painting Metal Garden Chairs in Verdigris

How to Paint and Upcycle Furniture: A Complete Guide

A complete guide to using Jubilee Fine Furniture Paint for transforming tired furniture into beautifully finished pieces.
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How to Paint and Upcycle Furniture: A Complete Guide

Spring Vintage Bicycle Revival : Bunting Yellow in Motion

Turn a well-loved vintage frame into a flash of sunshine with a quick Bunting Yellow revival.
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A vintage bike painted a bright sunny yellow with a basket of flowers leaning against a garden shed

How to Paint Wooden Garden Furniture

Transforming outdoor furniture doesn't need to be complicated using Jubilee, with no sanding, no fuss, and no compromise on beauty or durability. See our step-by-step guide.
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Wooden garden chairs on a lawn under a tree

What’s Inspiring Our Colour Story - Guild Lane’s Creative Direction

Guild Lane founder Jenifer Dapper reflects on the creative direction guiding Q1, from grounded colour choices to considered surfaces and quiet details.
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What’s Inspiring Our Colour Story - Guild Lane’s Creative Direction

Super GILD Mixing Guide

Learn how to mix Super GILD Gold, Platinum, and Burnt Copper to create bespoke metallic tones. Tips for achieving custom gold tones for your DIY projects.
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Super GILD Mixing Guide

Christmas in Colour

A captivating palette of heritage hues to enrich your festive season, inspired by Victorian craft, candlelit interiors and the quiet beauty of winter rituals.
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Christmas Napkin with Gold Hand Painted Holder

Celestial Bauble Decoration

The first signs of festive cheer are here, and there's no better way to welcome them than with a personal touch.
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Celestial Bauble Decoration