Small vanity bench painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®. Duck Egg Blue for the base coat, followed by a layer of Duck Egg mixed with Old White. French Linen added for depth and shadows.
Very pretty. I see a little shine on the left leg. Do you have any tips for polishing/buffing. My peice just looks matte even after a lot of buffing. Maybe I did something wrong with the wax. The surface was completely dry so not sure what my problem is.
Hi Mary, I almost always use wax unless it is a table top. You could go back and try buffing it again, sometimes it just needs a little more brisk rubbing. Beyond that, just make sure you wipe any excess wax off right after you apply it. There is a new "buffing brush", it reminds me of the brushes used to polish shoes, but I haven't tried it yet. It is supposed to give the finish a higher sheen. hope this helps. Thanks. Warmly, Leslie
Sorry Mary I just saw your second comment. That is the result of several light wash layers.I just like gradual color transitions rather than strong contrasts. Hope the waxing is going better! Cheers, Leslie
For a chalk Paint wash dilute your paint about 2 parts paint to 1 part water. It will be more translucent when it drys.Brush it on the same way as the first coat/base layer. Thanks, Leslie
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Very pretty. I see a little shine on the left leg. Do you have any tips for polishing/buffing. My peice just looks matte even after a lot of buffing. Maybe I did something wrong with the wax. The surface was completely dry so not sure what my problem is.
ReplyDeleteDid you wax or use another finish?
Hi Mary,
DeleteI almost always use wax unless it is a table top. You could go back and try buffing it again, sometimes it just needs a little more brisk rubbing. Beyond that, just make sure you wipe any excess wax off right after you apply it. There is a new "buffing brush", it reminds me of the brushes used to polish shoes, but I haven't tried it yet. It is supposed to give the finish a higher sheen. hope this helps. Thanks.
Warmly,
Leslie
Thanks. I guess I just need more practice.
ReplyDeleteAnother thing I like about this is how subtly the gray and blue transition.
ReplyDeleteSorry Mary I just saw your second comment. That is the result of several light wash layers.I just like gradual color transitions rather than strong contrasts. Hope the waxing is going better!
DeleteCheers,
Leslie
I am new to chalk paint. How do you do a "wash" of a new color over your base color? Thx.
ReplyDeleteKristen, Hi
DeleteFor a chalk Paint wash dilute your paint about 2 parts paint to 1 part water. It will be more translucent when it drys.Brush it on the same way as the first coat/base layer. Thanks,
Leslie
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