Chalk Paint/Gilding Wax...

[FataMorgana]

...and the like.

Have any of you cunts restored any furniture with chalk paint 'n stuff? I've bought some Annie Sloan chalk paint and gold gilding wax. Going to experiment with a pic frame, then if I don't fuck it up I'm going to try doing the fire surround and a big mirror.

Post any pics if you can.

 

[FataMorgana]

Mona you've inspired me, I tried the gilding wax again, on a picture frame...not so bad this time. Dries in quick.

Due you have Farrow & Ball paint over there? The bloody names are hilarious. My kitchen cupboards are going to be done in Mole's Breath (wtf) and the trim in Wevet. Which apparently is an old Dorset word for spider web...not sure how I feel about that.

 

[FataMorgana]

Oh and have you ever dyed any material with chalk paint?

 

[stickygirl]

YouTube is best - I learned how to fibreglass that way so here's one on gilders wax

Post before and afters and have fun.

 

[thør]

Is this the Home and Garden thread?

 

[stickygirl]

Is this the Home and Garden thread?

I bet you have a raffia chair needs fixing

 

[FataMorgana]

I bet you have a raffia chair needs fixing

Raffia! Blast from the past.

 

[FataMorgana]

Is this the Home and Garden thread?

Me & Mona like to distress old things even more. Then gild the lily a bit. We're going into business in September.

 

[JohnnySavage]

I'm already plenty distressed.

 

[Conager]

...and the like.

Have any of you cunts restored any furniture with chalk paint 'n stuff? I've bought some Annie Sloan chalk paint and gold gilding wax. Going to experiment with a pic frame, then if I don't fuck it up I'm going to try doing the fire surround and a big mirror.

Post any pics if you can.

Defiling furniture is not "restoring" it.

Furniture should be made of wood and look like -wood.

 

[FataMorgana]

Defiling furniture is not "restoring" it.

Furniture should be made of wood and look like -wood.

Shut the fuck up Gepetto.

 

[Conager]

^clickety

 

[MonaLittle]

Me & Mona like to distress old things even more. Then gild the lily a bit. We're going into business in September.

You bet your sweet booty we are. They’ll come from miles and miles, from far and wide to take a gander at our goods.

 

[MonaLittle]

Mona you've inspired me, I tried the gilding wax again, on a picture frame...not so bad this time. Dries in quick.

Due you have Farrow & Ball paint over there? The bloody names are hilarious. My kitchen cupboards are going to be done in Mole's Breath (wtf) and the trim in Wevet. Which apparently is an old Dorset word for spider web...not sure how I feel about that.

Nope, not that Ive ever noticed. We have Annie Sloan and a lot of knock offs. Good stuff

 

[MonaLittle]

I’ve dyed fabric with tea. Put about 40 tea bags in a large pot, bring to a simmer and leave them for about 10 minutes. Remove tea bags. Put fabric in for 10 minutes. Remove fabric into ice bath. Then put in a hot dryer and the dye will. E waterproof for washing etc.

THEN - you chalk paint through stencils or freehand designs. It’s amazingggggg. Will post some pics


Ive chalk painted lamp shades, fan blades, furniture (duh), Mirrors, candlesticks and chair cushions.

 

[FataMorgana]

I’ve dyed fabric with tea. Put about 40 tea bags in a large pot, bring to a simmer and leave them for about 10 minutes. Remove tea bags. Put fabric in for 10 minutes. Remove fabric into ice bath. Then put in a hot dryer and the dye will. E waterproof for washing etc.

THEN - you chalk paint through stencils or freehand designs. It’s amazingggggg. Will post some pics


Ive chalk painted lamp shades, fan blades, furniture (duh), Mirrors, candlesticks and chair cushions.

I've dipped some material in chalk paint and water, when it's dried I'll iron and see how it looks. Re covering kitchen chairs.

 

[FataMorgana]

Nope, not that Ive ever noticed. We have Annie Sloan and a lot of knock offs. Good stuff

Farrow isn't chalk paint btw, the names are hilarious. Mouse's Back, Downpipe, Elephant's Breath...

 

[Adre]

You bet your sweet booty we are. They’ll come from miles and miles, from far and wide to take a gander at our goods.

And then we’ll look at some distressed furniture.

Ba dum bum.

 

[MonaLittle]

I've dipped some material in chalk paint and water, when it's dried I'll iron and see how it looks. Re covering kitchen chairs.

I'm definitely going to try that. Great idea.

 

[MonaLittle]

And then we’ll look at some distressed furniture.

Ba dum bum.

HA! Perv

 

[MonaLittle]

Rainy - FYI

 

[surdeep]

Raffia! Blast from the past.

https://images.sk-static.com/images/media/profile_images/artists/262390/huge_avatar

 

[FataMorgana]

Got some new Sloan colours today Mona, Louis Blue and Svenska Blue. Samples for wardrobe and blanket chest. Might try the black wax on the carved bits of the chest too.

 

[raindancer]

Rainy - FYI

Thanks!
Some me some photos, ladies!
I'm a virgin.

 

[HisArpy]

Never heard of "Chalk paint" unless you're describing what's known as "milk paint" here in the US.

"Spider web" is probably the same technique known as "crackle" here.

Pics would be helpful to see if I'm right.