Shabby Chic; Volume III

emma_kate

pennib wrote: »

Great makeover Emma. I've never used that paint before. Do you think it will stand the test of time?

It's been around forever so I think it already has! I think the ancient Egyptians used it! (although not the Canadian brand!) The only problem we have is that it's imported from Canada or the US so it makes it blooming expensive whether you ship it yourself or buy it from a UK stockist with those costs already built in. It certainly has it's place and gives a very unique look in a sea of ASCP painted pieces!
The best place to look is Miss Mustard Seeds blog as she has used it a lot and is very inspirational.
You can make it yourself from milk and vinegar or something, there are tutorials out there on the interweb!
It's worth a try, but most people hate it until it's done, then it all comes good. Even Miss M/S has been there!

pennib

Wow, that is a long time for paint to be in use!
I wonder why it couldn't be made in this country to save import costs.
How many coats of paint did you use to coat the above item?
Will take a look at the bl*g you mentioned thanks.

emma_kate

pennib wrote: »

Wow, that is a long time for paint to be in use!
I wonder why it couldn't be made in this country to save import costs.
How many coats of paint did you use to coat the above item?
Will take a look at the bl*g you mentioned thanks.

There is a UK milk paint by Colourman and I did a review of it. It's a nice paint but it doesn't behave the same way as the Canadian/US version. I didn't get any chippiness. And for me, that's the beauty of milk paint, the way it chips off. The UK paint comes ready mixed so it's very different to the powder form.
The cheapest way to get the small packets is from ebay.ca (Canada) from a shop called Boisseries Lachute. They come up if you do a milk paint search.
Oh and it was about 4 coats. One small packet was enough for me to do a large TV cabinet and a dressing table stool. Just.

charlies_mum

Hi,

Have been readine this thread, and want to paint some furniture, so
Does anyone have any idea where I can buy some Annie Sloan paint in Staffordshire ?

lobbyludd

go on the site, punch in your postcode in the "find stockists" (or similar) - I found there was one 5 mins from where I work! which is fatal......

charlies_mum

Thanks for the info. I must still be half asleep as I can't find the bit to enter your postcode. I have looked on the map, but there doesn't seem to anyone around here

I take it the big DIY stores don't stock it ?

chalkysoil

there are shops at Shrewsbury, Atherstone, Loughborough, Sheffield, Bakewell ... my nearest one is 25 miles away from me - just as well or I'd be broke.
There's always mail order.

lobbyludd

http://www.anniesloan.com/acatalog/Stockists.html

sorry - realised I did a find on this page" firefox search for my city's name. I poped to my local one for a sample tin of graphite today

theonlynuttytart

Hi Everyone!

Been reading this thread with great interest and there are some fab transformations!
I need some advice. I bought a bedding box (hope you can access pic) and after stripping the material and wadding off the top that my daughter was sure was carrying some kind of plague on it :eek:(kids!) i am left with a problem with nails.

There are the old upholstery tacks/headed nails around the edge of the lid. They are rusty and 98% of them have no leverage around them to remove them. I dont want to dig into the wood around the nails for fear of damaging or splitting the wood. i cant hammer them in further for the same reason! My plan is to re-upholster the top with a foam piece and upholstery fabric with some decorative strip of braid to cover the tacks. I dont want the rust from the nails to leech into my fabric if i have to leave the old ones in? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/73794413@N07/

emma_kate

Hello,
I'd be surprised if they don't come out with a tack lifter and some pliers. Much better than a screwdriver!
We recently ripped off some skirting boards and were left with huge nails sticking out of the walls which I was attempting to pull out, when my dad in law showed me how to hit them with a hammer, in 2 directions, going up then down till they bend and snap off!
If you really can't get them out, and they are rusty, try sealing them with a squirt of rust inhibiting red oxide primer. Having a piece of braid around the edge adds an extra layer of fabric over the nails.
The rust shouldn't mark your fabric unless it's going to live in a damp environment like a bathroom.
I hope this helps! It's a lovely blanket box. Come back and show us the makeover?