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Sunday, March 18, 2012

Crusty Old Bookshelf

I'm kicking myself because I think I deleted the before photo of this piece. It came to me in a mahogany wood with a very old finish. Shayne wanted it in a "crusted out" finish. After painting it white, I used two different waxes and a heat gun to achieve this finish.

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Crusted out top a la heat gun
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Hoping you had a fabulous weekend!

~Allison














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13 comments:

  1. StaceyMarch 18, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Cute, cute, cute Allison! Very nice job!
    Stacey :o)

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  2. Good Time CharlieMarch 18, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Looks great! I forgot about the magic of a heat gun! I loaned mine to a client eons ago.....I think it is time to get a new one!

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  3. Julia @ 551EastdesignMarch 18, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    I've never heard of using a heat gun, but I'm loving the look it gave. Where do you buy one?

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  4. Our Country BungalowMarch 19, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    The shelf looks awesome. Great job!
    ~cathy

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  5. ScribblerMarch 19, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Interesting. What's it like working with a heat gun? I would probably have set it on fire, given my track record.

    The shelf is very cute -- looks like a very useful size, too.

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  6. STARDUSTMarch 19, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Allison hi! I found you through the blog hop and I'm very glad I did! Both our blogs have the same topic that I enjoy reading. So I'm now happily following!
    Would love to see you over at my place too!
    Love, Olga
    www.stardust-decorstyle.blogspot.com

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  7. KathyMarch 20, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Love the look that the heat gun gives this piece. Great job! I am a follower now and will visit your site often.

    http://pearlsinparadise.blogspot.com

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  8. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.March 20, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    That heat gun is a nifty little tool! Love the crusty look you achieved! And thanks for joining the party!

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  9. Cassie BustamanteMarch 20, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    i don't even own a heat gun... i think i am going to add it to my list of necessary power tools! this looks very cool!

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  10. Claire @ a little something in the meantime . . .March 20, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    I'm another reader who had not heard of using a heat gun to achieve a distressed finish - great tip!

    Your shelf looks fantastic!

    Claire @ alittlesomethinginthemeantime.blogspot.com

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  11. Maureen WyattMarch 20, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    I thought I'd used everything out there to age paint but the heat gun is new to me. Thanks! ~ Maureen

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  12. Amy@BuffaloRoamMarch 23, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Very cool! Love the finish on it. Not something you see every day!

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  13. Hege MorrisMarch 23, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Really like it!
    Thank you so much for the comment on my console table! Have a great weekend! Hege

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Thanks for commenting! My heart goes pitter-patter!