In order to create a vintage finish similar to the one on this little chest,
start with a coat of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Duck Egg Blue.
Once that is dry, using a light touch, add some areas of Louis Blue
with a dry brush to create shadows. Use a clear wax on the entire piece
when finished painting. The wax helps protect the paint,
but also contributes to the look of an aged patina, like that seen
on antiques and vintage furniture.
For more Blues, see my posts, Duck Egg and Louis Blue, Out of the Closet, and Porte a Saint Emilion.
Leslie, Your eye for identifying the various colors in these patinas is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing with all of us!
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