All New Shabby Chic Thread!

Metranil_Vavin

oooh pretty material! How exciting!! you'll have to post up some pics of the quilts progress!

jamtart6

yes so happy! well done for restarting!

In_Search_Of_Me

will of course post progress...after I get my seams straight !! (story of my life lol!!) Forgt to say fab re finding old sewing maching! There is a quidco linked company I think called espares who do alot or you could contact singer direct or look on ebay for cheapie? I had a missing piece from blender (never used to use it as did food shop in m&s!!...see signiture for result!) and espares were great!

jamtart6

i have just bought a house and having it completely renovated. Want the house to be "traditional with a modern twist" anyway, got to be honest, not that keen on 2nd hand furniture from unknown sources (had it drummed into me as a child dont ask!lol!) but have just inherited loads of furniture from family which is just ASKING to be rubbed down and painted.

Anyway, have no idea where to start! Or what paint to use? Does it chip off?? etc.

In_Search_Of_Me

First thing is to get your head round the not wanting stuff from unknown sources which I can understand...way my brain got round it was to thoroughly antibacterialise anything I got so I knew that any nasty germs were gone!!
Secondly in terms of stripping furniture I tend to use nitromorse (most diy places have it) but make sure (unlike me!!) that any surrounding surfaces are covered/protected cause it really does strip fast!! My floorboards are evidence! Also maybe get books from library or do internet searches and see what you like/dont like...most of all dont rush cos you then tend to do sommat decide you dont like it and have to start again! Car boots are also fab for getting bargains..as are freecycle and ebay! Also old furniture is generally far better mad ethan new stuff...ie bedside table I got for 50p has beautifyl dovetailed joints...would never get that on new furniture!

jamtart6

i have got some lovely stuff that has been given from family (which isnt so bad as know where it has come from!!!) is eggshell a finish of paint is it? is it sort of matt with a tiny sheen?? i will post some pics of the naked furniture!

Callum_

"is eggshell a finish of paint?" From what I understand its a colour, and it looks absolutely beautiful on stripped wood. I made up a floor standing lamp with F&B eggshell paint (felt I could justify the paint because i'd got the lamp for £1). And it looks stunning. Everyone who comes round always comments on it. I have made up loads of furniture in a shabby chic style for my new flat and I suppose I would say that its always best to spend a little more on the paint to get a nice finish, especially when the furniture was free or of negligable(sp?) cost.

Ishtar

Eggshell is a colour of paint, but it is also a paint finish - usually solvent-based, like gloss, but with a more matt appearance. Having said that, they are probably moving towards a water-based fomula these days.

I prefer it on doors, etc, rather than gloss...

HTH
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luxor4t

98jdougl wrote: »

thats great and you were right lou, is a 99k, good eye (made in 1958)

so was I!

98jdougl

sorry luxor, didn't/can't see your post about it!