Mr Ormsby just posted tips on how he does transparent white finish. I'm just going to copy dump it here


David's white wash over maple.

How to do it? Easy.

1. Stain your maple black.

2. Sand it back so the grain is highlighted. 400 grit works well. You want the curls or figure to be black and clean maple. Photo below.

3. Clear coats or sealer to seal it. Make sure the finish is flat.

4. Add a very small amount of white paint in with your next coat of clear. I mixed white with 'intercoat clear' by House of Kolor. Regular clear works too.
The 'white clear' needs to be mixed so it's very translucent. In the mixing cup it will just appear to be white. I used three thin coats to achieve this depth. Use scrap to test as you spray!

6. Regular clear.

7. Buff!



Alternative?