Cabinets, Furniture, Woodworks/painting knobs

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Hi Eileen - I just finished painting a wood dresser, including sanding, etc.  Now I'm down to the knobs.  I know they need to be sanded, but how on earth do I paint them so they aren't all streaky from the paintbrush?  Is there a process for dipping them?  

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Hi Rachel
Nice to hear from you.
I know exactly what you mean.
Been there LOL
Now I use a foam brush for knobs. Still a pain to do but fewer marks.
I guess you could dip them but I have never done that and think you would have a big mess.
Hope this helps
Regards
Eileen

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