Louise, a reader of Colorways, found some inspiration photos on Pinterest and asked for my help in getting a similar finish..... Read More
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Showing posts with label #Graphite. Show all posts
Video #21: Transforming a Brass Chandelier with Chalk Paint and Wax. Part 3 of 3
This is the last installment of our 3 part video series where we transform an ordinary inexpensive brass chandelier using chalk paint. In this tutorial I demonstrate how to add the final touches.....Read More
The Colorways Swing
Wow, you guys are incredibly observant! So many emails have come my way asking about the image we used in the..... Read More
Black and Blue
This is a first time color combination for me and I am so surprised how much I like it. Old and battered and needing.......... Read More
Kneehole Desk
This small kneehole desk was given a new look for the New Year with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®. Louis Blue was..... Read More
A Matched Pair & A Birthday
Old and New
In the spirit of New Year New Look, some of my old standbys are getting refreshed with a new coat of paint. Although this..... Read More
Graphite, The New Black
Graphite is a rich dark charcoal, the black in the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® color palette.... Read More
Combining Function and Beauty
I love all things design, so when I spotted this vintage flat file cabinet at a local thrift store, I couldn't............ Read more
Safari Cupboard
A non-traditional interpretation of a safari theme on a vintage cupboard using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and a............ Read More
Past Perfect
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If you would like some other ideas for using Florence Chalk Paint, you can see them in these posts:
Rococo Commode, Going Green, and Console Table
Pink in the Garden
Ways to add color in the garden. See how on today's post @ lesliestocker.com
I love to use Chalk Paint on outdoor projects. To see other ways to use Chalk Paint outside see my posts: Weathered Zinc, Patina and Verdigris, and Garden Bench
A Supporting Role
This heavy old mirror was a dark walnut when I found it in at a flea market. Due to age, some of the silvering has worn away (most noticeable in the top left corner) and it has a wavy look you sometimes see in old glass. At first, before I painted it, I used it as a tray on top of a table to add some light to a darker area of the room. It served well in that role for a few years.
I need something to fill a spot after some of my pictures that had been mounted with Command Strips, fell off the walls and broke (The walls had been freshly painted and I didn't want to put new nail holes in the wall.. Big Mistake!). Thus, the mirror lost its supporting role and needed refreshing with a coat of paint. I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®, Paris Grey for the first coat and followed with a wash of French Linen. Graphite and Old White were added by dry brushing for additional depth.
*If you would like more details on the process I used on the walls (Royal Designs Stencil and Chalk Paint), I posted about it here.
For more mirror projects see my posts, DIY Sunburst, Sunburst Mirror Step by Step, and Mirror Image
Another Sunburst Mirror
For more mirror projects see my posts, DIY Sunburst, Sunburst Mirror Step by Step, and Mirror Image
Weathered Zinc
Today's post is a follow-up to Monday's Patina and Verdigris. I appreciate everyone's patience as I continue to learn how much information is too much and how much is not enough. My mailbox was full of questions so I'm going to interpret that as not enough.
When I first started using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint there were very few retailers(stockists) in the US. Virginia Weathersby of The Southern Institute of Faux Finishing was one of the few who sold it online. Many times included in my orders were suggestions for new projects with step by step instructions. One of the projects was for an outdoor planter. I don't remember all the details, but basically, you painted your planter with 2 coats of Graphite and maybe another color. The instructions were very clear to not use wax on anything left outside. I tried this on a few planters and they looked great not only that summer but every year since.
I have also painted wrought iron tables and chairs, a porch swing, my potting bench, plastic pots and many light fixtures with Chalk Paint. I am never disappointed. The light below was originally a plated brass, that had seen better days. Graphite was used as the base coat (no primer or sanding). Since I wanted this to have a weathered zinc look, more blue, I used mostly Louis Blue and Louis Blue mixed with Provence and Old White. If you want a copper, verdigris(turquoise), color you can use Florence, Provence or Duck Egg Blue. For highlights use a mix of Old White and your color and brush it on the edges. Fast and easy.
A Denim Blue
This mirror was probably originally part of a dressing table, or vanity, but on its own I thought it still had interesting lines. I wanted to paint it a denim blue that looks like old faded blue jeans. I used Graphite for the first coat. Aubusson Blue and Greek Blue each in light layers and also each mixed with Old White. Coco was used for additional shadows and Old White for highlights. Finished with clear wax.
If blue is a color you just can’t get enough of… you will love these posts, Trying Something New, Chair of Many Colors and Pop of Red
French Curves
This lovely antique chandelier was covered with grime when I found it in a small local shop. Made of wrought iron and 36 inches in diameter it was very heavy and quite sturdy, with lovely, graceful lines. However, the paint was peeling and it needed new wiring. I almost left without it.
After cleaning and rewiring, I painted it in layers with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, using Old Violet, Louis Blue, Paris Grey, and Graphite. Gilding wax was used for the gold accents.
One of my most satisfying and successful projects.
Today it's a Console
In my entryway stands a table that has served many purposes. Besides a console it has been a sofa table, a server in the dining room, and a makeshift desk. Once it even filled in as a dining table. And it wasn't always painted. It was one of the very first things in my home to receive a coat of Annie Sloan Chalk PaintⒸ. This beautiful blue is a result of layering and blending all the colors above. It was finished with Light, Dark and Gilding wax.
Something Blue
Studying the finish on vintage furniture and antiques is an invaluable source for understanding how patina and wear patterns develop over time. This image of an antique pine cupboard was found on Pinterest. Around the edges and knobs the paint has worn off through continued use. The blue has become faded in some areas and darkened in others. If you are trying to replicate this beautiful blue, you can use Annie Sloan Chalk PaintⒸ in the colors above, layering and blending them. It takes a little more work but the result is oh so worth it!
If you love blue as I much as I do, check out my posts, Chinese Apothecary Cabinet where I use a combination of ASCP blues, Country Blue Wardrobe and how to make a Denim Blue.
Bachelor's Chest
Mahogany chest of drawers painted in layers of Annie Sloan Chalk PaintⒸ. Graphite, Old Violet, Coco, Paris Grey, and Old Ochre. Clear and Dark Wax
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