Friday, September 28, 2012

Ballard Inspired Finish

 I scoured the internet looking for a bit of inspiration for this.

I was stumped what to do with it...French Provincial w/ large hammered hinges. I saw this Ballard piece....different than mine but I loved the finish.

Love Ballard but not the price tag.

Sanded, lightly primed, painted and charcoal glazed. I love glazing. It seems so much easier to me than dark waxing. I'm sure there is a learning curve that I just can't get down. Practice makes perfect.

Here's my version without the hefty price tag....




Tomorrow I'm heading to a town wide garage sale down the shore.Yes, I'm from NJ. Standing up my flea market in hopes of finding some good trash to turn to treasures. Have a great weekend!

Linking up here...






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10 comments:

  1. Layn @ reignalayn.blogspot.comSeptember 28, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    Great job! Love how you finished it. What is your glazing technique? Love your transformations. Always a great job. Have fun at the flea market!

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  2. The Polka Dot ClosetSeptember 29, 2012 at 1:50 AM

    Every thing you do is always fabulous! l love the color!

    Carol

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  3. Sherry HicksSeptember 29, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    You completely recreated the ballard look on this piece love it!!
    Sherry

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  4. ColleenSeptember 29, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Oh my gosh, such an improvement! You made it look so pretty, I'd love to have that in my house!!

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  5. deborah@confessions of a craigslist junkieSeptember 29, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Turned out beautiful!

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  6. Allison@FabRehabSeptember 29, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    That is your best piece to date, IMO! Perfection!

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  7. DeeOctober 4, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    I like your version better. I agree, sometimes glazing is easier but then you still have to seal it with poly. With wax you get to skip that step. Beautiful job! Dee from My Painted Stuff

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  10. PamelaOctober 9, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    Beautiful piece!!! Thanx for linking up to THT!

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