I have always loved the versatility of folding screens and making one has been on my radar for a while. They are easy and inexpensive to make and I like the idea of creating one that is unique and designed to fit right into my home....Read More
Showing posts with label #DuckEggBlue. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #DuckEggBlue. Show all posts
Video 41 Painting Shadows & Highlights Part 3
In Part 3 of this video series, Painting Shadows and Highlights, I show you how to seal your chalk paint finish, and discuss the benefits of using wax vs polyurethane..... Read More and View Video
Patina & Verdigris - 1 Year Later
Going Coastal Gray
Even furniture built to remain outdoors year round, needs to be refreshed. Originally the same color as the deck, this favorite glider had become faded and dirty. The only prep I did was spray it off with the hose and let it dry..... Read More
A Lovely Duck Egg Blue
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You may remember this armoire. I talked about repainting it here. I was a little tired of the blue, but still needed something that would work in my foyer (we have no coat closet). Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® Duck Egg Blue is a color..... Read More
Reader Request
Louise, a reader of Colorways, found some inspiration photos on Pinterest and asked for my help in getting a similar finish..... Read More
Video 32 - Let's Do Stone Adding Age And Patina
In this tutorial we add age and patina to our painted garden pots with chalk paint. This extra step gives our pots authenticity as well as depth and interest...... Read More
Always a Favorite
This weekend I was working on this chest of drawers for a friend of mine, when my husband walked by and said, “Didn’t........ 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
Gustavian Bedside Chest
At first glance this Gustavian bedside chest of drawers looks simply white. But upon closer inspection.....
Read More...Swedish style furniture is a particular favorite of mine. For more Gustavian inspiration see my posts, Swedish Gustavian Chest, Swedish Country Style, and Country Blue Wardrobe
Ikea Inspiration
Color inspiration from Ikea. See the full post on
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If you love Duck Egg Blue as much as I do, you can see more ideas in my posts, Duck Egg and Louis Blue, Patina and Verdigris, and On the Side
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Chippendale Commode on Colorways at LeslieStocker.com
Commodes are very on trend. For more commode inspiration see these posts you may have missed. If you love anything Rococo, you will want to see these posts you may have missed. Rococo Commode, Past Perfect, and Scandinavian Pink
Chalk Paint Colors
New Post on Colorways @ LeslieStocker.com. Head over to see who inspired this Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® color palette.
To see another finish inspired by Restoration Hardware see my post, Restoration Hardware Finish, Dark into Light, and Mirror Image
On the Bench
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.
On the Side
Inspiration for today's color palette comes online catalog Soft Surroundings via Pinterest.. I love the combination of soft neutrals on this vintage style sideboard. Even a basic used sideboard can be transformed with paint and decorative moldings can be added to create interest.
Using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® start with a coat of French Linen. Over that layer Duck Egg Blue. Add Coco for shadows and Old White for highlights. Next time you consider purchasing a factory made reproduction also consider picking up something secondhand from a consignment shop or craigslist. Chances are it will be a fraction of the price and you can make it yours with a little paint.
I receive many questions about the techniques I use when working on old furniture. New things are happening behind the scenes at Colorways! A newly designed website will be launched, hopefully this month. One of the new elements will be a series of short videos on how to do the techniques I use: paint layering, washes, color mixing, drybrushing etc. And to start things off there will an exciting contest/giveaway. Look for more details in upcoming posts.
I love consoles and sideboards. For more of my posts on these great serving pieces see, Country Sideboard, French Sideboard, and Country Console
I like Annie Sloan Chalk Paint for my craft and furniture projects, but for walls nothing compares to Pure & Original Fresco Lime Paint. I love the natural variations of shades and tones the lime creates within one paint color. You have to see how gorgeous it is! Checkout my most recent interior design make overs with Fresco. It can be purchased online at www.502paint.com
P.S Pure and Original also makes a chalk based paint called Classico in 140 colors! Its amazing too!
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.
Patina and Verdigris
The original finish of this outdoor light when I purchased it from Horchow several years ago ( I think they still sell them) was a dark bronze. I wanted to take some the "newness" off and give it a more vintage look. It is easy to create a verdigris finish with a variety of products. Some are easier to use than others and they vary in durability. I have tried many of them, but my favorite is Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®. Since this light fixture was already a dark finish, I skipped painting it with a first coat of Graphite that I usually do for brass. Using Duck Egg Blue ( you could also use Provence, Florence, Louis Blue) and a small sponge I dabbed it on, still allowing some of the bronze to remain visible. To add some highlights, a mix of the Duck Egg and Pure White was lightly added.
That was all! Maybe 30 minutes from start to finish. No wax, no polyurethane, no topcoat whatsoever. Also no touch up needed since painting it 3 years ago. An easy, fast way to create a look of age and patina with Chalk Paint verdigris.
Color Choices
In addition to the color options shown in yesterday's post for the chest of drawers, here are six more Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® colors to consider.
Sometimes it can be difficult to make a color decision from a small swatch of paint. And although not an exact color match, these images are based on actual paint samples scanned into my computer. So what would you do? Would you paint it in one of these colors? Would you do something completely different? Or would you leave it the way it is now, painted in Paris Grey with dark wax.
Mixing standard colors in different amounts and combinations is a great way to create a diverse and unique color palette. To see some the custom colors you can make from Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®, see my posts, Mixing for Green, Mixing for Purple, and Mixing for Orange.
I like Annie Sloan Chalk Paint for my craft and furniture projects, but for walls nothing compares to Pure & Original Fresco Lime Paint. I love the natural variations of shades and tones the lime creates within one paint color. You have to see how gorgeous it is! Checkout my most recent interior design make overs with Fresco. It can be purchased online at www.502paint.com
P.S Pure and Original also makes a chalk based paint called Classico in 140 colors! Its amazing too!
Mirror, Mirror
The original color of this mirror was a bright yellow. Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® was layered and blended starting with French Linen in a solid first coat. Paris Grey, Louis Blue and Duck Egg Blue were added for depth and texture alone and mixed with Old White. Clear and Dark Wax. Gilding wax provided gold highlights.
Mirrors are some of my favorite pieces to paint. For more mirror inspiration see my posts Another Sunburst Mirror, Mirror Image, and DIY Sunburst Mirror
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