Shabby Chic; Volume III

hmo

Here is the chair along with a cushion I made And embroidered with my new machine

larmy16

I have had an almost thorough look at the thread (amazing by the way), but unless I have missed it, have seen no mention of Wickes chalk paint which comes in a good range of colours.

I have had very good results with it, mainly from tester pots which are often on offer @ 2 for £1.49 or thereabouts.

I use Briwax clear for the after waxing. I am intrigued to read about making your own CP and as I have a bag of POP will be having a go at it.

chalkysoil

a random guess - but I doubt if Wickes CP is CP as we know it, it sounds like a super matt paint rather than a chalk paint. Will buy some next time I'm in town and have a try with it though

larmy16

chalkysoil wrote: »

a random guess - but I doubt if Wickes CP is CP as we know it, it sounds like a super matt paint rather than a chalk paint. Will buy some next time I'm in town and have a try with it though

You may well be right there chalkysoil, but I have found it very good - it dries to a very chalky finish and I have painted quite a few chairs with it plus watered down to do a Lloyd loom laundry basket. I have found it adheres well enough.

Have also done lots of picture frames. Not sure how it would stand up to something which gets a lot of use like a table.

It is cheap enough to try though.

chalkysoil

larmy - any chance of posting some pics? I could do with some inspiration ♥

larmy16

Hmmm Chalky, now you have discovered my Achilles heel! I have no clue how to post pictures on here.

Any chance you can give a brief description (dummies) and I will honestly have a go. It is something I need to learn anyway. Thanks.

chalkysoil

upload your pics on to your computer ( I use desktop so I can find them!) Then upload to imageshack or a similar free photo hosting site.

Then in the reply box on this forum click on the pic icon - which is 4th from the right and looks to me like a post card. When it opens a box appears - delete http from it and cut & paste your imageshack etc url to it.

actually there might be better instructions somewhere on MSE written by staff

larmy16

I will have a go sometime this week when I get some spare time. Failing that I can have a go at posting some on a blog I used to do (have forgotten how to do that too!) - bit hopeless really.

Thanks for the information though.

cattysmum

Oh I love this thread, I bought a standard lamp with brass stand and one of the old fashioned type lampshades that is scalloped round the edge with a fringe on and not sure what to do with it, can I chalkpaint the brass stand and do I need to prepare it for painting at all? I will deal with the shade later but not liking the brass look any help appreciated thank you Kim.

emma_kate

cattysmum wrote: »

Oh I love this thread, I bought a standard lamp with brass stand and one of the old fashioned type lampshades that is scalloped round the edge with a fringe on and not sure what to do with it, can I chalkpaint the brass stand and do I need to prepare it for painting at all? I will deal with the shade later but not liking the brass look any help appreciated thank you Kim.

I love those scalloped shades! Yes you can use chalk paint on the brass lamp. The only prep you should do is sugar soaping to remove polish residue and help your paint to stick. Try not to get the electrics wet!!!