Shabby Chic; Volume III

Florenceem

While shopping today - I saw 1829 paint. I think it was chalky emulsion - can someone tell me anything about it please?

Scotdee

Its by Craig & Rose which is similar to Farrow and Ball Emulsion paint. They have some amazing colours based on different colours through the ages and cultures. The finish is a chalky matt I think, maybe not as chalky as Annie Sloan.

Ive been thinking of getting some testers of it and trying a few small pieces with it.

What are you thinking of doing with it?

Scotdee

Just want to add, I dont think specific for furniture like Annie Sloan is but I know some people have used emulsion with a wax or varnish over the top with success.

Florenceem

Scotdee wrote: »

Its by Craig & Rose which is similar to Farrow and Ball Emulsion paint. They have some amazing colours based on different colours through the ages and cultures. The finish is a chalky matt I think, maybe not as chalky as Annie Sloan.

Ive been thinking of getting some testers of it and trying a few small pieces with it.

What are you thinking of doing with it?

No plans yet. I do think that when we decorate - I want eggshell finish instead of gloss on the paintwork. I have dark wood skirting boards/door frames so need to lighten them up. I hope I will be able to cover the dark wood. Painter chap I spoke to - thought it would be difficult but I can't live with them anymore. I will buy new interior doors as they are flat dark wood. I think they are not solid so can't just add moulding.

Surbybird

ukmaggie45 wrote: »

Wow Kate, those hangers are just lovely - look so cheerful and jolly! :j I showed your photo to OH and even he thought they looked fun!!! (he's not usually into crafty stuff so that was really amazing!) They would make lovely presents, I know I'd be chuffed to get hangers that looked that nice. I do have a bit of a hanger fetish having spent most of my life making do with those wire ones that came free with dry cleaning!

I've got stuff to make padded hangers, but no time to do them at the mo - we're still trying to empty old home of stuff so we can put it on the market, plus we've also had this CRUD flu type virus so are hacking coughing all over the place at the mo... Not conducive to crafting!

The decoupaged ones were quick and cheap. They are basically these hangers from Ikea - http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/80217374/

covered with Primark wrapping paper which is £1 for a roll about 6m long! The trick to decoupage is the cheaper and thinner the paper, the better. I did 6 in a couple of hours, though they are a bit fiddly until you get the hang of it. I've got loads of left over wrapping paper from various craft projects so I might just do the the entire wardrobe.



Kate

Surbybird

whitesatin wrote: »

Just need some time but I find that I look at lots of things around the house now and wonder if they would look better painted chalk white. LOL.

Almost everything in my house is painted white. It ties everything together, old and modern and various styles.

Kate

hmo

great projects everyone, love the ikea cabinet and hangers too. keep them coming for inspiration

chalkysoil

hi anyone know how to make these slightly overlapping pic frames groups, we're thinking glue won't be strong enough, cheers

Pooky

Love the cabinet and hangers!

Does anyone else get that initial feeling of "oh what am I doing" as the undercoat hits the wood.....almost a guilty pleasure.

I'm currently attacking my welsh dresser, it's looking lovely so far.

Errata

chalkysoil wrote: »

hi anyone know how to make these slightly overlapping pic frames groups, we're thinking glue won't be strong enough, cheers

No More Nails will be!