Shabby Chic; Volume III

Surbybird

I went down to The Range today and bought myself a box of Plaster of Paris and on Sunday while I am watching the rugby, I am going to make my own chalk paint and attack a large gilt framed mirror.



I've also just picked up a G-Plan nest of tables from Freecycle which are in a quite poor condition so I think I'll repair them and then paint the legs and decoupage the tops. As the tops are flat, I shall call into Homebase and get some wallpaper samples for the decoupage bit.

:T

I'd be so much more productive if I didn't have to go to work, you know.

K

hmo

Scotdee wrote: »

What is rag quilt, is this different to a patchwork quilt, sorry if I sound ignorant.

Also if ou do a google images search or Pinterest you will see loads they are great I have another pinwheel quilt to make as an order but will be doing a rag quilt too just need to decide in fabric for it

sootypea

I am going to try and turn this

into this

sootypea

I made it a few years ago using Cath kidston fabric. It now lives in the loft another project to overhaul I think. I am really liking rag quilts.

hmo

What are you going to do, un pick it and re sew it

jumblejack

Surbybird wrote: »

I went down to The Range today and bought myself a box of Plaster of Paris and on Sunday while I am watching the rugby, I am going to make my own chalk paint and attack a large gilt framed mirror.



I've also just picked up a G-Plan nest of tables from Freecycle which are in a quite poor condition so I think I'll repair them and then paint the legs and decoupage the tops. As the tops are flat, I shall call into Homebase and get some wallpaper samples for the decoupage bit.

:T

I'd be so much more productive if I didn't have to go to work, you know.

K

There's loads of printables for decoupage on Pinterest.

Here's a few I've seen over the last few days:

http://pinterest.com/jumblyjack/printables/

sootypea

hmo wrote: »

What are you going to do, un pick it and re sew it

Yes I think that would be the best idea. I really like the rag effect.

hmo

need help with AS paint i went out today and found a shop with Authentico paint and another with AS, so I bought the AS in duckegg blue although it looks more green anyway thats not the problem.

i didnt buy the AS brushes as they were expensive and its only a small clock i am doing for now.

this is my first coat is in meant to look like this

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/75375060/Photo%2009-02-2013%2016%2046%2056.jpg

and here

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/75375060/Photo%2009-02-2013%2016%2046%2051.jpg

the brush i am using may not be the best either.

how do you clean your brushes too is it a water based paint or do i need white spirit.

missmilly

hmo wrote: »

need help with AS paint i went out today and found a shop with Authentico paint and another with AS, so I bought the AS in duckegg blue although it looks more green anyway thats not the problem.

i didnt buy the AS brushes as they were expensive and its only a small clock i am doing for now.

this is my first coat is in meant to look like this

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/75375060/Photo%2009-02-2013%2016%2046%2056.jpg

and here

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/75375060/Photo%2009-02-2013%2016%2046%2051.jpg

the brush i am using may not be the best either.

how do you clean your brushes too is it a water based paint or do i need white spirit.

Don't worry, it'll be fine , and I really like this colour and use it a lot.

Gently rub down any lumps or deep brush marks with a very fine sandpaper,
then apply another coat, thin it down with water so it's quite runny, then do the same thing all over again if needed. If you are doing it inside, then it'll be dry in 30-60 minutes.

I use synthetic brushes with AS paint, and they wash out in soapy water, if I am using them for a few coats, I just wrap the brush in clingfilm and wash it out when I've finished.

Hope this helps put your mind at rest.

Scotdee

Hi, you wash your brushes in soapy water as its a water based paint.
Im sure you should be able to cover in one coat according to instructions. However I found it hard to work with, Ive just finshed a second coat of AS paint today on some cabinets. I found the AS paint a bit thick so I watered it down for a smoother surface and it did look a bit like this after 1st coat.
Another coat should even it out.