tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560101349671834310.post3098799780890551991..comments2024-03-27T00:12:23.979-07:00Comments on For the love of white: Experimenting with Chalk PaintShabby chic Sandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823848210658888319noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560101349671834310.post-12117001635769549922014-05-23T01:00:08.241-07:002014-05-23T01:00:08.241-07:00Just to help you out on the blue show through. Try...Just to help you out on the blue show through. Try rubbing candle wax on the blue before using the top coat of paint. With Annie Sloan if you use a damp cloth the top coat will melt and you can rub it right off leaving the blue underneath to show through. Or instead ot the candle wax you could use Annies wax and just put it on the blue yoou want to show through, buff it, then the damp cloth will not harm the blue. Also using the damp cloth BEFORE waxing stops all that sanding dust! Hope these tips help JoanMadBirdDesignsUKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07005785569790410930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560101349671834310.post-82728410172459156962014-04-22T12:45:15.762-07:002014-04-22T12:45:15.762-07:00Hi! I don't have a blog but love to see all of...Hi! I don't have a blog but love to see all of the beautiful blogs on the internet, but more than that I like seeing the Heart in everyone. Your family and your daughter's blog are two I like to follow because I know I will be cheered up and love whatever you do. And I love, love, love, all of your animals mixed together and looking so pretty. You both have inspired me to make clothes for my 2 pom-chi's (Small like a chihuahua but furry and look just like Janae's babies. Onto the painting, I too have tried what you did to the frame and some are okay and some awful (to me) and some really nice! One thing I would do is do the base in the coat you want to show "thru", always clear wax the first coat, then do the second coat in the color you want to show most. So for your frame, paint it the white first, a good covering coat, then wax it, (can do the candle thing to areas you don't want blue on, but I distress so I don't do candle), then the blue color, then clear wax, then dark wax if doing both (Clear comes before dark), then distress as you like using a light hand unless you some of the gold to show thru, then another coat of clear to seal your work and done! Hope this helps! God bless you and family!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730155543337896515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560101349671834310.post-37795816765610289572014-04-21T10:50:53.183-07:002014-04-21T10:50:53.183-07:00Oh cool! Thanks for the tip on the Oxiclean!
Yo...Oh cool! Thanks for the tip on the Oxiclean! <br />You're so going to make that great old desk and chair amazing. I can't wait to see what you do with it. I think the frame turned out pretty! I use Annie Sloan too... and when i do projects i can never remember which combinations of what ends up making a piece look perfect! Old White over something, or under another color etc... so i know the feeling<br /><br />CindyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16980709067973460368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560101349671834310.post-27860333074260972172014-04-17T23:48:01.859-07:002014-04-17T23:48:01.859-07:00I love your blog!
UteI love your blog!<br />UteAtelier Wibahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06045203614411517060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560101349671834310.post-56781353136911826742014-04-16T16:36:18.026-07:002014-04-16T16:36:18.026-07:00Sandy love that you tried chalkpaint it looks pret...Sandy love that you tried chalkpaint it looks pretty! the crocheted piece looks handmade to me as well I have done a few pieces and this took someone a couple months to do probably can you imagine all that work at a yard sale it is someones family heirloom. what a find on that desk it is perfect!! Have a great evening!!Sherry Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06449454989209692707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560101349671834310.post-38161987450403467622014-04-15T08:40:39.855-07:002014-04-15T08:40:39.855-07:00I think your frame is really pretty and that desk ...I think your frame is really pretty and that desk is beautiful. I can see why you went back for it. I know it will be stunning painted.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408033468550145002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560101349671834310.post-14351854146055210182014-04-13T21:03:51.388-07:002014-04-13T21:03:51.388-07:00I'm also a huge fan of Oxi Clean!
Your desk ...I'm also a huge fan of Oxi Clean! <br /><br />Your desk and chair are fantastic - and it's so funny because I just posted about my desk and chair tonight!<br /><br />I love your picture frame (and even moreso, the photo inside it!) You were right when you said to apply wax to the basecoat before applying the top coat of color. I use just a regular white wax candle and generously rub the candle over the bottom coat of paint wherever I want that color to show through once I've sanded. But yours does, indeed, look beautiful the way it came out!<br /><br />Have a wonderful week!<br /><br />DonnaDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07959146424077963520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560101349671834310.post-38119189241422660802014-04-13T03:35:49.532-07:002014-04-13T03:35:49.532-07:00love the finished frame, sandy! the desk was such...love the finished frame, sandy! the desk was such a find! it will be adorable painted and topped with the lace:) i need to try laundry oxiclean--hadn't seen that yet-tfs! have a great sunday!farmhouse-storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00032726701043723077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560101349671834310.post-56006043509365627832014-04-12T17:56:55.176-07:002014-04-12T17:56:55.176-07:00hi sandy,
as always i enjoy reading about what yo...hi sandy, <br />as always i enjoy reading about what you are up to! i know the desk will be stunners when you finish it. the frame looked very pretty to me and i appreciate the tip about the oxiclean. i love their other products and can't wait to try these. i appreciate you stopping by my blog and your encouraging words. thank you!<br />donnaThe Scarlet Petticoathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375614462721692975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560101349671834310.post-47981220719709834722014-04-12T06:19:09.184-07:002014-04-12T06:19:09.184-07:00Great frame, Sandy! When I've done two colors ...Great frame, Sandy! When I've done two colors I usually wind up sanding a bit more than I expected to get the color to show through. Not sure about the wax but I'm sure someone will have an answer for you.<br /><br />Love that desk you found! I'd love to find something that size and with drawers. I can't wait to see it made over!Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560101349671834310.post-9485059792363466272014-04-11T13:14:49.572-07:002014-04-11T13:14:49.572-07:00The desk will be lovely Sandy, can't wait to s...The desk will be lovely Sandy, can't wait to see it! Hate it when I have that wish I had bought something regret too! I have had this week over something I saw last week! <br /><br />The frame is lovely, you did a great job, but the picture inside the frame is even better! Have a great weekend!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08224641189444110135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560101349671834310.post-77498432806036389522014-04-11T07:25:41.449-07:002014-04-11T07:25:41.449-07:00great find on the old desk, it will be so pretty a...great find on the old desk, it will be so pretty after that chalk paint hits it i'll be watching to see her all finished up Curtains in My Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739180504953135365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560101349671834310.post-54850443387446138112014-04-11T05:28:19.822-07:002014-04-11T05:28:19.822-07:00I really like how the frame turned out, and am loo...I really like how the frame turned out, and am looking forward to the photo you will do with the kids...it will be great, I know, because you are a good photographer. I know you will make the desk beautiful.Grandma Caroleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08909623276839968039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560101349671834310.post-57601232774029916682014-04-11T04:10:44.640-07:002014-04-11T04:10:44.640-07:00Great scores, Sandy! The dresser scarf was a steal...Great scores, Sandy! The dresser scarf was a steal at that price for sure and I can't wait to see what you do with that desk and great chair. I think your frame turned out lovely and will look forward to seeing the new group photo you will "soon" be putting inside ;)<br />JPJP https://www.blogger.com/profile/12957581861259341657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560101349671834310.post-12256802428810476732014-04-11T04:07:25.181-07:002014-04-11T04:07:25.181-07:00I love these decorating ideas for frame,. The desi...I love these decorating ideas for frame,. The designs are so vibrant and the view is so happy and cheerful.<br /><a href="http://www.laurieflower.com/cozy-slovakian-crib-for-intoxicating-teenage-bedroom-design/" rel="nofollow">Teenage Bedroom Design</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06282122254733566009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560101349671834310.post-2325879636682522272014-04-11T03:56:31.239-07:002014-04-11T03:56:31.239-07:00LOvely frame Sandy. I think it's perfect the w...LOvely frame Sandy. I think it's perfect the way you painted it. I wouldn't put more blue on. Love the desk too. Can't wait to see what you do with it. Great price Heirloom treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05839739357705776792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560101349671834310.post-20792853477885976272014-04-10T21:48:19.465-07:002014-04-10T21:48:19.465-07:00The frame looks beautiful, I love that shade of bl...The frame looks beautiful, I love that shade of blue. I'm really new to painting stuff but I love it, it's always fun to experiment.<br /><br />LOVE the desk, can't wait to see what you have planned for it!<br />xo Jonni xoJasper's Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00783456806311239841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560101349671834310.post-17270909785586353262014-04-10T20:46:25.233-07:002014-04-10T20:46:25.233-07:00Well the gals before me had a couple good ideas, I...Well the gals before me had a couple good ideas, I love the blue and white.......$9.99 what a steal on the desk!!!<br /><br />CarolThe Polka Dot Closethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509900941899875184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560101349671834310.post-74075975627023972682014-04-10T19:34:38.948-07:002014-04-10T19:34:38.948-07:00Great job on the frame, Sandy! Love that blue and...Great job on the frame, Sandy! Love that blue and white combo. :) You could always water down some chalk paint and lightly wash it down that way, too. :)<br /><br />xoxo laurie Heaven's Walkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16632739764562279850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560101349671834310.post-22824411469844842112014-04-10T16:50:28.390-07:002014-04-10T16:50:28.390-07:00Your frame turned out beautiful. I like it the bl...Your frame turned out beautiful. I like it the blue maybe with dry brushing some white? I think it looks good just the way it ended up with the white a tad of blue showing through. Your items are always great. I can't wait to see the desk when your finished..<br />Hugs, <br />CindyCindy The Victorian Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18197917878404807911noreply@blogger.com