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  • In_Search_Of_Me
    In_Search_Of_Me Posts: 10,634 Forumite
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    Thanks for that LL - wasnt sure if you could use a roller with eggshell?
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  • lessonlearned
    lessonlearned Posts: 13,337 Forumite
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    I've used rollers for eggshell and it was fine. I used the rollers recommended for gloss paint. They are made of sponge rather than the pile ones you use for emulsion.
  • flissh
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    I went into TK Max yesterday, and was amazed at all the stuff in there that fell into the shabby chic bracket. Didn't buy anything though as didn't seem very frugal.
    Am planning on visiting nearest town with three charity shops today, hope to find some nice fabric to kick start my plans for making a quilt.
  • pookiewoo_2
    pookiewoo_2 Posts: 12 Forumite
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    Hooray! New thread! Love it!
    Work has been thin on the ground at the mo, so I've been finishing all the handmade Xmas presents from last year....lavender bags, scarf, and X-stitch mirror for my auntie. Have also dragged out sewing machine and started making some clothes.Am feeling v.proud of myself :)
    ISOM, the sponge rollers are ok for eggshell but may leave air bubbles behind so a 'feather-light' brush over afterwards helps a lot. Otherwise the smallest diameter, shortest pile roller you can find works quite well. Tbh tho, I always find eggshell to be a complete nightmare - like painting with glue! Good luck and hope that helps, Pooks
  • EagerLearner
    EagerLearner Posts: 4,976 Forumite
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    This weekend I will finally pait the table... have some cream Crown matt paint for wood and metal... have sanded down the table. Now as soon as the sun shines, I can make a start!
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  • poppet
    poppet Posts: 253 Forumite
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    ok, here's our old pine bed which we gave a makover last year
    Before
    molly1montholdinourbed.jpg?t=1241797379

    After
    Painted with Fallow and Ball Estate Eggshell
    christmasstocking.jpg?t=1241797432
  • Patchwork_Quilt
    Patchwork_Quilt Posts: 1,839 Forumite
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    Lovely baby too
  • Gigervamp
    Gigervamp Posts: 6,583 Forumite
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    Patchwork_Quilt wrote: »
    Lovely baby too

    Lol, I didn't notice the baby at first! Very cute, and the bed looks good too!
  • poppet
    poppet Posts: 253 Forumite
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    Patchwork_Quilt wrote: »
    Lovely baby too

    lol, she's 7 years old now
  • mumoftwo
    mumoftwo Posts: 1,903 Forumite
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    Oh I like that bed Poppet, I have a pine headboard, you have given me a great idea!! Thanks.
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