Shabby Chic; Volume III

Hoploz

bluebellbunny wrote: »

Hi all, I haven't been on here for ages but am after a bit of advice if anyone knows...... I have bought a cheap white resin stags head that I would like to paint the race of (was thinking esp then emulsion) but would like to do glitter horns, do you think ordinary pva would stick well enough to the resin so stick on the glitter? Am planning to seal after, am also wondering if my matt varnish will dull the sparkle of the glitter or if I should get a gloss varnish? Thanks in advance oh wise ones!

Hi, have you got any further with this stag head?

I'm not sure what to prime with, I've never painted resin finish, but presumably others on here would recommend using ESP to provide a key, never used it myself.

I wanted to suggest that for the glitter finish, rather than using pva glue to stick glitter to, you can get glitter paint! My daughter has a set of paint bottles, think I got them from Hobbycraft at Christmas probably (there's red, green and silver glitter in the set) These are PVA based paints. Sounds like what you need.

I wouldn't bother finishing with varnish or whatever - its not likely to suffer much wear and tear if it's just an ornament

FairyPrincessk

Hi all,

I hope you don't mind me popping in with a couple of questions. I have a piece I'd like to paint. It is part veneer, but the veneer is in pretty bad condition. I'd like to use a filler to even out the chips in it and then paint it. I was wondering if I could use an ESP (I see Dulux trade primer mentioned above) to avoid having to sand it before painting? Some parts of it would probably tolerate sanding, but I'd like to avoid it if possible. I have a pot of crown heritage leftover from another project that I'd like to use for painting.

Any advice greatly received!

pollyanna_26

Hello FPK
Esp is a specialist product which provides a key for paint , normal primers don't have the same effect over varnish . I recommend you look at the posts by Emma Kate or Andy Crichton in the thread , both give really good information on all aspects of painting . Both have blogs but I think most of their relevant posts are are on here . I have never painted veneer so can't help sorry .
Good luck
polly

pollyanna_26

FPK I forgot to say if you type esp into the search this thread above PPs original post you will see the posts discussing it . It may also help to search veneer too .
A description of the piece or if possible pics would be helpful . If the veneer is perhaps the back depending on the piece it is possible to wallpaper that - I did this to good effect with a glass door cupboard , solid wood but a veneer back .
I imagine being os you are hoping to use what you already have so hopefully that will be possible . As a last resort I use a very good spray primer and paint which covers any surface and is available in satin or gloss finishes but I always have that in the garage as it is useful for both indoor and outdoor projects and tough as old boots .
Need to go out but will check back later .
polly

FairyPrincessk

Thanks Pollyanna. I don't mind buying a different paint, although I do quite like this one. I've used a varnish stripper and sanding in the past, but I think there are bits of this that just won't tolerate that much. It is going to be used as a bar--to store glasses/decanters so it may get the occaisional drop on it, but it won't need to tolerate high teperatures or anything like that. I don't think wallpaper would work for it, although I do have most of a roll. Fortunately the inside is in fairly good condition and is solid wood, so I may leave it as is. My image post didn't work, but these links might?

https://postimg.org/image/i4fx58mmj/

https://postimg.org/image/cp8an52m9/fbdf017e/

I've had a look at the posts on ESP and I think it may work--I essentially want to provide a key without sanding. I know most of the time that would be overkill, but I've never done something with veneer before, much less something where it was a bit fragile in places. I got the piece for free so I'm not out a lot of money if it doesn't work.

Hoploz

I've painted a nest of tables with slightly ropey veneer before. Instead of using the palm sander as I normally would, I just rubbed it down gently to give a little key. I then used my usual water based primer and paint on top and the finish is fine.

What finish is the crown heritage paint you're using? If its quite think it'll probably fill in/smooth out slight imperfections

FairyPrincessk

Hi Hoploz,

I saw mention of your nest of tables. I have the Dead Flat Matt paint. I don't think it will cover the chips in the veneer, but it is good to hear that you were able to get a good finish with just sanding lightly and using a water based primer.

Hoploz

Lol sorry I am boring, repeating myself haha!

Nice dresser ... The detailing at the top is going to be hard to keep looking nice. You'll need to keep the paint thin won't you, otherwise you'll lose the relief

pollyanna_26

Hello again . Hoploz has given some good guidance - as she has experience of veneer I would be happy to follow it . If you need a filler for the damage a fine , smooth wood filler is best . I use a light coloured one , have bought from diy sheds but if I recall correctly you are also in the northwest so Wilkos is worth a look if one is nearby .
Good luck will look forward to seeing your progess . It is a lovely piece and well worth the effort .
polly

FairyPrincessk

Thanks for the suggestions Polly. I am still lurking around Manchester, so I'll give Wilkos a look next time I'm in town. I probably won't get a chance to get started on it for awhile, but if I have the materials and the order of operations ready I can seize the day.

It is actually a child-sized desk that was made in the local area I live in. It needs some basic repairs on the inside, but I've already found some CS decaters to go on top. Some neighbours gave it to us after we relieved them of a huge old dresser with glazed doors. That first piece is pretty much finished except for a shelf and new knobs but we'll wait until we own a house to do those two bits for it. It is holding my cups and saucers nicely on a shoe rack for now