Got a steal on this dresser from our neighbor...
loved the original paint...
but couldn't get Chalk Paint® on it quick enough!
So I broke out the Louis Blue and Old White...and away I went!
Once I had it painted it was time to wax.
I gave it one coat of Annie's Soft Clear Wax...
...and then I distressed the piece using #3 steel wool to my liking.
Allow the wax to dry overnight and buff with a lint free rag to a lustrous sheen.
Allow the wax to dry overnight and buff with a lint free rag to a lustrous sheen.
I love the detail work on this dresser.
The dresser must be old because it had been painted white, green, and a blue.
I stenciled the two drawers with Gilding Wax in color King Gold.
To make a Gilding Wax glaze...take a small amount of Gilding Wax out of the pot
and thin with a few drops of mineral spirits.
Blue tape the stencil where you want it. Take a stencil brush or a small
artist brush and apply the Gilding Wax glaze sparingly.
Gilding Wax dries very quickly.
No need to apply Clear Wax over the Gilding Wax because it is a wax.
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Karla,
ReplyDeleteLooks really pretty - love those details! I have an old buffet table with very similar details - wonder how old it is? Great job!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Karla ~
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful!! I am dying to take a class someday from you!
xoxo
Lori
I love the dresser! Your color choices are perfect for it! The details really stand out!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Susan and Bentley
The detail on the dresser is great - looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThe dresser turned out nice, I too love those details.
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Wow, so pretty!! That detail is exquisite...love your new paint job as well!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dresser makeover! I'm on the hunt for a dresser like that!
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Stunning! Those details are truly to die for!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!!!! Blue & white are my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI am loving this Chalk Paint. Your project is beautiful. I just can't wait to see exactly what will be painted next at the old house. I love it that I will never have to prime again! Yeah.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job! Your dresser turned out beautifully!
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