Shabby Chic; Volume III

benjismum

Hi everyone, this is my first time posting here as I just started shabbying a couple of weeks ago :-)

I've done a small side table and a plant stand. On my to do list is a hall table and a dresser which just arrived today! My question is, what is the difference between a Welsh dresser and a French dresser? The reason I ask is it had two stickers on it with both welsh and French so need to know what to advertise it as when it is complete. I can post a pic if it helps? Thanks, Emma.

Seakay

just put dresser. Unless you have the provenance and know where it was made.

steve_2012

i was asked this the other day,"whats difference between the greek urn and the chinese urn".
"easy" i reply "the chinese urn quite a bit more"

ill get me coat

cattysmum

emma_kate wrote: »

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!!!

Thanks for advice would you give brass a quick rub over with sandpaper or not bother?

squiggles

cattysmum wrote: »

Thanks for advice would you give brass a quick rub over with sandpaper or not bother?

I would use fine wire wool for metal objects.

benjismum

Steve, you made me laugh :rotfl:

I know a Dutch dresser has the arched top so am curious what the difference between a Welsh and French dresser (maybe there is no difference!). Yes, I shall advertise it simply as a dresser to be on the safe side.

As it is made from pine I believe I need to use a knotting solution on the knots to stop them bleeding through the paint. I use Craig & Rose acrylic eggshell which is water-based. I'm pretty sure I can use Colron Knotting Solution under this paint but has anyone on here had a any experience of using them together? Thanks.

steve_2012

can anyone point me at a waxing brush or what they use as a waxing brush.
links with pics would be really helpful.
the annie sloans one, apart from being a crazy price is also not available anywhere ive looked.

missmilly

steve_2012 wrote: »

can anyone point me at a waxing brush or what they use as a waxing brush.
links with pics would be really helpful.
the annie sloans one, apart from being a crazy price is also not available anywhere ive looked.

I do use an Annie Sloan waxing brush sometimes, but mostly I use an ordinary pure bristle paint brush, I have them in a variety of sizes to get into those little nooks and crannies . I also apply wax with a cloth sometimes too, it all depends on the item really.

I do actually find that waxing with paint brushes is easier, the AS brush is a bit to big for me.

Hope this helps.

steve_2012

missmilly wrote: »

I do use an Annie Sloan waxing brush sometimes, but mostly I use an ordinary pure bristle paint brush, I have them in a variety of sizes to get into those little nooks and crannies . I also apply wax with a cloth sometimes too, it all depends on the item really.

I do actually find that waxing with paint brushes is easier, the AS brush is a bit to big for me.

Hope this helps.

i am currently using a 1.5" old quality brush that was used for glossing, it very well worn and firm as it has hardened over time.
the issue i have is with bigger areas ie 600mm x 600mm, i sometimes get an overload on the join up between between reloading the brush.
i need something bigger that covers more area in one load.
many of the bigger brushes i have or see in the shops are too soft are not very good quality.
im tempted too wipe it in with a lint free cloth.
my dad tells me too use a very slightly damp cloth as this will stop the cloth absorbing the wax , has anyone ever heard of this.

emma_kate

benjismum wrote: »

Steve, you made me laugh :rotfl:

I know a Dutch dresser has the arched top so am curious what the difference between a Welsh and French dresser (maybe there is no difference!). Yes, I shall advertise it simply as a dresser to be on the safe side.

As it is made from pine I believe I need to use a knotting solution on the knots to stop them bleeding through the paint. I use Craig & Rose acrylic eggshell which is water-based. I'm pretty sure I can use Colron Knotting Solution under this paint but has anyone on here had a any experience of using them together? Thanks.

Absolutely not! Knotting solution is for use under oil based paint. That's why it doesn't work for most furniture painting which tends to be water based paint. I use Blackfriars problem solving primer.