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Due to a huge stash of furniture and need to move things more quickly, I finally took the plunge and decided to try chalk paint! Only I made my own using Plaster of Paris. It was really easy and I didn't have to sand OR prime! Giddy!
Anyway, I found this gem at Goodwill a few weeks ago. Solid wood, dovetail drawers and a leather inlay top. I quickly painted the table in three coats...less than an hour between coats because the chalk paint dries so quickly. I sanded it lightly just to make it feel more smooth...and then I waxed it with Fiddes Wax in Jacobean to age it out.
There were only 5 of the 6 original pulls, so I improvised by using these 2 antique knobs on the bottom drawer.
~Allison
14 comments:
Gorgeous. How did you make the paint? I need to make some black. Love it, so pretty. Hugs, Marty
that is awesome!!! i love the shape and style!
What a unique piece Allison! Great finish, you are a whiz with the dark wax! I like homemade chalk paint option too!
That is a beautiful piece, the dark wax really brings out the color, great choice!
Beautiful! That is a great Goodwill find!
That is really cool!
I made my own for my last project and loved it more than ASCP. Did you?
What a fabulous find! Looks lovely!
I love this table. It looks so good! I'm visiting from Hooking Up with HOH :)
Carolyn
{my simple messterpiece}
I have been wanting to try making chalk paint. Now you've inspired me!
Thanks, Deb@LakeGirlPaints
Great color! And especially love all the hardware. I am dying to try chalk paint--just need the paint and the time. :)
This piece is fantastic. I really like the hardware that you chose as well. Megan
Such a great find and you did a wonderful job making it a lot more appealing!
Could you tell me what your recipe for the chalk paint is?
Thanks so much!
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