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A Do Over



Many layers of shellac required to seal. Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® . French Linen, Versailles, Old White on base, hardware, and trim. Followed by clear wax, dark wax and gilding wax.  For cabinet doors, sides and top: Provence, Old White, Paloma and clear wax.

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  1. ImmiJuly 22, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    It turned out lovely!

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    1. UnknownJuly 22, 2014 at 2:18 PM

      Thanks Immi,
      I do like this better but I might not have been motivated to change the color without the bleed through problem. :) I appreciate all the encouraging comments you leave for me!,
      Leslie

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  2. karen@somewhatquirkyJuly 22, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    This turned out beautifully. I know it was a LOT of pain but I love this layer of color. I had the bleeding problem with a china cabinet I did a couple of years ago. I ended up using several layers of oil based primer (I had initially primed with water based primer - just to save paint) after the first primer and a couple of coats of ASCP in Pure White. So all in all I had maybe 8 coats? That's a lot of painting on a big piece! Anyway, thanks for sharing your beautiful pieces. I always look forward to seeing your pieces.

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    1. UnknownJuly 22, 2014 at 2:25 PM

      Karen,
      it would be daunting on a china cabinet. This was a relatively small piece. The few times I've had bleed through there were always signs that it could be a potential problem. Next time I will err on the side of caution because once it starts it seems like it is 3X more work to contain it. I say that now.... Thanks for commiserating!,
      Leslie

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  3. MaryJuly 23, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    My first reaction to seeing one of your posts always seems to be "Wow!". Beautiful work.

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  4. Fiona, Lilyfield LifeJuly 31, 2014 at 6:40 PM

    gorgeous, ignore my comment about the red and graphite. you've got it sorted!!

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    1. UnknownAugust 3, 2014 at 5:22 PM

      Fiona,
      It turned out ok in the end, but if I had known how many hours it was going take, I would have passed on it. Lesson learned.Thanks,
      Leslie

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  5. UnknownAugust 1, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    Thanks so much for this very helpful post! I'm preparing to tackle my first big project and found this very informative! After several small painting projects where I learned a lot about working with the colours and waxes I am now going to try my hand at reproducing the Restoration Hardware look on a vintage buffet and hutch that will hopefully grace our new mudroom. I'll write about it at www.newlifedecorandmore.com

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    1. UnknownAugust 1, 2014 at 12:51 PM

      Wallis, Can't wait to see it. Thanks, Leslie

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