First i bought the thinnest wood planks i could find in Home Depot, 2nd. Construction adhesive , then Nails.. 1st..glued the woods on ,then nailed in ... After that Stained the wood Early American color from MinWax, Take a old rag and soak in stain, then wipe on all over ...right after the stain is on, take a small brush, like in the photos, nothing special $1.50 brush.. make quick strokes back and fourth, before paint and stain drys i get the sander out and start sanding.... then finished.. 
Hope This helps if not you can send me message... 
Came home with this New Lamp today, Found it in Walmart, Better Homes Brand, i just love it so much ..
