I received some ASCP for Christmas...no wax just the paint. Anyway, I'm a glazer so I just figured I'd glaze over the CP and forgo the expense of wax. Let's just say that didn't really work out the way I had hoped.
The paint sat until I found a Syroco mirror at the flea market. I gave it a coat of duck egg and really wanted that glazed/dark waxed look. The cheap Mom caved and off to buy wax I went. Not only did I buy both the clear and dark wax, I bought the brushes and a can of Louis Blue too. I splurged and it felt good!
The mirror was my practice project so I wouldn't screw up this beautiful piece I scored off CL. Practice makes perfect so they say.
I cleaned up the piece w/ TSP and sanded down the top to get it ready for some new Minwax Provincial stain. Then I mixed up some Paris Gray and Louis Blue because you know I love blue gray. It was so nice not to have to sand or prime.
I love the way it turned out and think it's my favorite piece to date. So, money well spent :)
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| I skimmed the pulls w/ Old White and left the original patina to peek through....LOVE! |
How's that for a little photo overload?
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Wow-we-wow! I love them both. I am working on a huge buffet too and I'll let you know how it turns out...you have inspired me to highlight mine too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dresser! I caved too and bought the AS dark wax, I use the clear minwax though and make my own chalk paint, I do love the dark wax!
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Absolutely gorgeous - love how you outline the design in white on the dreser!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job
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that mirror turned out really nice and i love what you did with the pulls=)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...Dee from My Painted Stuff
ReplyDeleteLove the mirror, it turned out great...but that dresser...yummmm! Don't you love ASCP?! I seriously have issues painting with anything else now...I do it, but when I go back to the chalk paint, I remember how much I love it!
ReplyDeletewow it looks beautiful. The highlighting is so pretty No picture overload I enjoyed every one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful job you did... just gorgeous! - Susan
ReplyDeleteman, how I love those french pieces! You did a great job with the two tone colors. and that mirror is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love this piece and how you finished it. Believe me this wont be the last time you use ASCP. You did a fantastic job.
ReplyDeleteWow, both are beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the handle with old white too.
Great job!!!
What a cool idea; paris gray and louis blue mixed! Don't you just love ASCP? It's absolutely my favorite!
ReplyDeleteOh my! They are both real beauties! I would be delighted for you to link it to Potpourri Friday, in progress and register for the $50 gift card from Shabby Apple!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely job you did! I think the white accenting is so pretty and well done.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out so GREAT - love it!!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out beautiful! I am wondering though how all you wonderful blogger ladies paint the trim like that a different color? Cause without taping all the curviness, I'd be worried of getting the white all over the gray. Do you just have a SUPER steady hand to do it?? Let me know any advice on that, thanks!!
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