Shabby Chic; Volume III

jumblejack

Florenceem wrote: »

Really like the transformation - 4 coats - was it not covering well? Have you waxed it?

With it being a large area of paint, I wanted to make sure it was well coated.

Not waxed it yet.

The paint that was used in the chalk paint was eggshell so its not entirely necessary to 'finish' it further as it is such a hard wearing finish.

I do want to wax the top at least though.

We were eager to get the room back to normal ASAP.

It was a shame but that also involved hubby sticking his media junk on top of it :eek:

pollyskettle

Florenceem wrote: »

I have been struggling with the new version of Photobucket too. Are you using AS or home made chalk paint?

It's just got two coats of all purpose primer at the moment, but I have some 1829 eggshell in Regency White which needs using up so I shall probably use that. I was thinking of using chalk paint of some description, but as I have this, I may as well try with that.

TiddlyPom wrote: »

I have a passion for chiming clocks, particularly Smiths ones! I've got a little collection of them

Me too. He worked there years and whenever I see one I think of him. Like I said he worked on aerospace instruments, but I was only 10 when he died and the distinction never made it into my brain and I will always associate Smiths clocks with him! I want one of the bakelite ones next, they were about £5 when I last looked at them a couple of years ago, and are now going for up to 10 x that! I love my mantle clock though, it's similar to this one, but mine has no wood on the face, nicer hands and no plaque!

Lovely scarf by the way!

TiddlyPom

LOL Pollyskettle, that's almost the same as one I have on my window ledge in the living room. My treat was an Art Deco styled one with a floating balance. It's packed away at the moment through as I've put away most ornaments as part of a large decluttering exercise.

May I just ask - with home made chalk paint, does it keep at all or do you have to use it, finish the project and discard the rest? Hoping to make my first lot tomorrow, time/life allowing.

emma_kate

missmilly wrote: »

Sorry to disagree Emma Kate, but I have used knotting solution under chalk paint and F&B paints very successfully. It is the way The Barristers Horse recommends to cure bleed through, as does Annie Sloan on her webpage. Also I have recently painted mahogany coloured more modern pieces and the colour has actually bled through which is why I mentioned it.

We all have different ways of doing things and I was only trying to help by explaining what I do.

Er, so was I!? It's also what is recommended by Andy Crichton (traditional painter) as you can have adhesion problems with water based paints over knotting solution. Just saying! It doesn't surprise me that Annie Sloan recommends it as her paint is different in its adhesion despite being water based.

Jackie at the Barrister Horse only uses chalk paint so that's why knotting solution would do.

jumblejack

TiddlyPom wrote: »

LOL Pollyskettle, that's almost the same as one I have on my window ledge in the living room. My treat was an Art Deco styled one with a floating balance. It's packed away at the moment through as I've put away most ornaments as part of a large decluttering exercise.

May I just ask - with home made chalk paint, does it keep at all or do you have to use it, finish the project and discard the rest? Hoping to make my first lot tomorrow, time/life allowing.

It keeps brilliantly. Put it in a lidded jar. If it thickens slightly through storage, just dilute with a tad more water.

Florenceem

jumblejack wrote: »

It keeps brilliantly. Put it in a lidded jar. If it thickens slightly through storage, just dilute with a tad more water.

How much do you mix up at a time?

jumblejack

Only small amounts, Florenceem.
I do a batch at a time. 1 1/2 cups paint, 1/2 cup plaster of Paris and 1/2 cup of water.

deborah007

TiddlyPom wrote: »

Just finished knitting a pal a huge Dr Who scarf and about to start a lacy mobious strip scarf for myself with some cheap yarn I also picked up today. This shabby chic is getting expensive in accumulation!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/92927554@N04/8447137763/in/photostream
Dr Who Scarf

Beautiful - that looks like professional knitting!

D x

vicsterlou11

chalkysoil wrote: »

vicsterlou11 -



I've done a dresser in AS Old white. The thing with chalk or emulsion paints is you can put a little bit of poster paint or other emulsion paint in with it and mix well and get the colour you want.

I've also mixed water based silk gloss with other paint but that's harder.

Waxing will change the colour a little bit. Occasionally I mix in a bit of dark wax (no name stuff I was given) in with clear wax to age the furniture more. The shade of white you want is up to you, I spend days angsting over colour charts and my husband says they all look the same white to him!!

i am driving everyone mad comparing whites..... i just want it to be perfect... i think i will go for AS old white and will get some pictures up once i have done it... thank you x

TiddlyPom

deborah007 wrote: »

Beautiful - that looks like professional knitting!

D x

Wow. How good do I feel! That's the nicest thing anyone has ever said about my knitting. Thank you.

Have had no time for crafting today. Booh!