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Friday, February 10, 2012

From Plastic to Fantastic with Furniture Wax...and a cabinet door repurposed

This entry isn't about a great piece of furniture, but I wanted to show you the magic that is Fiddes wax!

See these frames? They look plastic (though they are made of something a bit heavier) but have a great shape.
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With a little white paint and Fiddes wax in stripped pine, here's what they look like now! Aged to perfection
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I've had this cupboard/cabinet door in my garage for almost 2 years. I finished this sign yesterday for a friend but chickened out on giving it to her because it's super heavy and kind of big and I never want anyone to feel like they have to display something I give them. But I do think someone will like it....I love that quote!
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What are you transforming this weekend?

~Allison

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33 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteFebruary 10, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    oooh i really love that sign!!!! it is awesome!

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  2. TiffanyFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Oh MY! Your plastic does look fantastic! ;) and I love that sign. I have a cabinet door- actually two. My little ones kept sitting on them??? and they came off the hinges to their entertainemtn cabinet(it's a built in in their room).I was going to give it to Goodwill...no more!

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  3. TiffanyFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    * um...that was "entertainment". WOW. ha

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  4. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Wow, amazing transformation!

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  5. KelseyFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    I LOVE your frames that you did with the wax. Where do you buy it at? I love the effect it gives :) And your sign is way cute too, I'm obsessed with redoing cabinet doors!!

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  6. Julia @ 551EastdesignFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Wow those frames look super high end now! Behold the power of wax!

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  7. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyFebruary 10, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Wow! those turned out great!

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  8. Full Circle CreationsFebruary 10, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Love 'em!

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  9. AndiFebruary 10, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    those frames are so cool!! And the quote on the cabinet is wonderful! I would totally hang it up :)

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  10. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.February 11, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    You achieved such a great patina! Dark wax still gives me fits. And I love that quote!

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Love the frame transformation! WOuld never guess they were plastic!

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  12. Elle and LouFebruary 11, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    They looks so much better.
    Lou

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  13. CraftygyrlFebruary 12, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    These are beautiful!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    This one is really beautiful and wonderful cupboards creations.I really like this furnitures.

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  15. Okio B DesignsFebruary 13, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    Loving how you made over your frames! Can't wait to see what you add to them! Coming over from Between Naps on the Porch and your newest follower!

    Jeanine

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  16. The PinwheelerFebruary 13, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    we just got new cabinets. can't wait to repurpose our old ones! thanks for the idea!

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  17. UnknownFebruary 13, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    I love your frames! Such a great job!

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  18. Jan@southernjunkin'February 13, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    Awesome frames and love the sign! Visiting from MET!! Drop by to see me sometime!!

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  19. Crafty Texas GirlFebruary 13, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    OH My! I love this project. I am pinning it! Please link up to my party- “Cowgirl Up!”. It is a linked linky, so when you post it on my site, your project will appear on 4 different blogs. I know everyone will love this! Thanks for sharing! http://www.craftytexasgirls.com/2012/02/cowgirl-up-2.html

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  20. ErinFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Those kinds of frames are always stunning with some paint and antiquing! Beautiful!

    And I love the sentiment of your sign--what a great saying!

    Erin
    (visiting from the Be Inspired party - link #21)

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  21. Donata @ DK's Craft CafeFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    I love and want to try this!
    Thanks for sharing.

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  22. chateau chicFebruary 15, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    Amazing how beautiful those frames turned out. Love, love, love the end result!
    I'm your newest follower, Mary Alice

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Pretty. They don't look like the same frames.

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  24. Lauren @ mercy(INK)February 15, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    I haven't tried furniture wax yet--- you'll have to post a tutorial sometime!!! :)
    blessings,
    lauren
    www.SummitStreetJoy.com

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  25. UnknownFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    Gorgeous! Must try this wax!

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  26. StaceyFebruary 16, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    Hi Alison!
    Love this project as well as everything else you do! Please come by and link some things up - I am hosting my first linky and would love to have someone there as talented as you!
    Stacey of Embracing Change
    http://stacey embracingchange.blogspot.com

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  27. LornaFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    Love the transformation! They look great, nice job1

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  28. Rosemary@villabarnesFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Love the finish on the frames, and the sign is pretty cool too.

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  29. lvroftiquesFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    I LOVE the finish on those frames! Is Fiddes (SP?) wax different from others in some special way? I'm not a DIY'er so sorry if I sound dense. Oh and the sign is adorable too! Vanna/your newest follower

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  30. The mum of all tradesFebruary 17, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    what a really useful post!

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  31. RuthFebruary 19, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    I love how these frames turned out. I will have to find that wax. I have a few projects that it would look great on. Can you find it at Home Depot.
    Ruth

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  32. marissa | Rae Gun RamblingsFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    looks great. I'm your newest linky follower I hope you'll stop by and do the same

    marissa
    http://raegunwear.blogspot.com

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  33. AnonymousMarch 27, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    interesting post. Now you can use this directory of international manufacturers to promote plastic furnitures import & export business.

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