Acrylic paints are the most popular type of paint for different types of woodcraft projects. The paints are water-based, have little to no odor, and are also easy to clean.
Chalk paints are used on distressed furnishings and give you a soft subdued aged effect on your piece of furniture and are ideal for use on wooden items such as tables.
Stains are great to use for finishing your woodcraft projects. Stains are semi-opaque and tend to make the natural color of the wood deeper, allowing the wood grain to show through.
Maple is a hardwood that has a smooth surface and is less absorbent to paints than softwoods. The wood is very durable and can endure everyday wear and tear.
Pine is a very soft wood, is easy to work with, and can take paint very well. This wood is pale-yellow and can brighten any interior space, and it is also very easy to carve or drill.
Try to avoid making use of oak wood for your wood-craft projects, as it is a very porous wood and will act like a sponge, soaking in any primer or paint you may apply to it.
Redwood is fairly soft, so it is easy to work with, has a slightly reddish color, and is extremely resistant to dampness, making it ideal for outdoor furniture.