Shabby Chic; Volume III

chalkysoil

Seakay wrote: »

Put a piece of ribbon or tape under the crochet along the line you want to cut. Sew along the ribbon and then cut the crochet. The tape makes it easier to sew and the line of (small) stitches will halt any fraying

the only stiches I can do is running tacking or possibly blanket. Like doggy paddle of sewing. But this sounds feasible - must look through my collection of inherited threads for some tape. Usually I fold cloths in half or something when there's a hole or stain but this is massive, but worth saving.

steve_2012

chalkysoil wrote: »

Steve - sorry I've never used that wax or any similar, it says on the link "Not suitable for use over previously varnished or waxed wood" which is a bit unique.

when I use AS wax, I brush it on, lightly wipe it over as it's a very slippery wax, then next day lightly buff, or at least a few hours delay anyway.

thanks chalkysoil.
im going to leave it today and see how it dries.
this starts slippery but quickly starts to harden!

chalkysoil

I don't know where you are but it is extremely hot & humid in Kent and not good waxing weather right now. I've read on USA blogs troubles they have with paint & wax in the heat. About to open some chalk paint & I will probably add a teaspoon of water to it before I paint.

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Have just spread out the crochet tablecloth which has been airdrying since Saturday and it's even bigger than I remembered, maybe 4'6" across. I wonder how long it took to make it?
So I've had the idea to chalk paint over the stains and see if it works before chopping it up. There's only one small hole - looks like someone tried to bleach or scrub at one of the stains, a hole small enough for me to cope with.

steve_2012

chalkysoil wrote: »

I don't know where you are but it is extremely hot & humid in Kent and not good waxing weather right now. I've read on USA blogs troubles they have with paint & wax in the heat. About to open some chalk paint & I will probably add a teaspoon of water to it before I paint.

em, well me doing it in the conservatory certainly wont help.
i will move it in the morning and try again, i was beginning to think about the heat but thought the wax would stay more pliable.
thanks CS,

emma_kate

It doesn't look bad Steve. Try using less or not leaving it so long before you buff it off? I leave it 5 to 10 mins. Even AS wax alters the colour slightly.

Pooky

That's gorgeous Chalky....such a shame to cut it. How about some crocheted flowers in pastel colours popped on it randomly?

The humidity has just dropped here, sea breeze coming in now and the clouds seem to be banked out towards France....best get the washing in!

Seakay

chalkysoil wrote: »

the only stitches I can do is running tacking or possibly blanket. Like doggy paddle of sewing. But this sounds feasible - must look through my collection of inherited threads for some tape. Usually I fold cloths in half or something when there's a hole or stain but this is massive, but worth saving.

Two rows of small running stitch then; on the second row go over where you previously went under and under where you previously went over - although it would be a shame to cut it. I would try all other cleaning options, dyeing and applique patches before cutting

steve_2012

emma_kate wrote: »

It doesn't look bad Steve. Try using less or not leaving it so long before you buff it off? I leave it 5 to 10 mins. Even AS wax alters the colour slightly.

emma,
it looks awful, cant really get it with a phone camera.
i watched a video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCyZKL7e33A last night and the only thing i done differently was my brush wasnt as big and it wasnt AS wax.
i applied it and you wasnt really getting time too circle it in (it was thickening up much like POP paint would if you sanded it after the paint being on and not fully drying, it was a bit like waxed sawdust, it is a bit hard to explain).
i then was rubbing of the excess but when you rubbed it it came off as described.
it is very patchy and yellowy against the cream paint.
ive gone back over again buffing like a buffering buffer buffers and it looks better, not acceptable but much better.
i will give it another buff in the morning and may apply another coat.
you say "trying putting less on" i seem to be using what i consider a lot, this 3 drawer unit will take around a 1/4 to a 1/3 of a tin but it wont spread any further using less it just seems to firm up if try too make it go further.

deborah007

chalkysoil wrote: »

Have just spread out the crochet tablecloth which has been airdrying since Saturday and it's even bigger than I remembered, maybe 4'6" across. I wonder how long it took to make it?
So I've had the idea to chalk paint over the stains and see if it works before chopping it up. There's only one small hole - looks like someone tried to bleach or scrub at one of the stains, a hole small enough for me to cope with.

Do you want to keep it the same colour? You could try dying it a dark navy or something - it would look very dramatic over a white painted surface.

Alternatively I would get a sewing machine run a line of stiching across first to hold the threads, cut it and then add some bias binding on the cut edge which would hold the threads in and stop them unravelling. This could be done by hand but much easier and more secure with a sewing machine. Do you know anyone who could do that for you if you didn't want to attempt it yourself?

D x

steve_2012

well, problem resolved.
i went and got briwax clear and tried it on the potentially naffed panel.
it went on as everyone has said and wipes up a treat.
i will fully buff it in the morning.
either it was a bad pot or totally not suitable for HM-CP.
avoid this beeswax http://www.wilko.com/wood+metal-paint/colron-refined-beeswax-natural-400g/invt/0289141?VBMST=wax&VBMST=wax&VBMTC=f006a455f8df4ee7e8da81984c8ebb07
thanks for the help