The long winter wait is over! We've had beautiful weather this week and I've finally been able to get some paining done!
I had this china cabinet in the shop for almost a year. I intended to paint it before I took it in, but I sold some things and had a hole... so to the shop it went - naked!
Why did I bother? It didn't sell. So, I hauled it back home determined to paint it and turn it into fabulous!
I'm loving everything French, so I began with two coats of ASCP Paris Gray.
Then I hand-painted all the trim Old White. (Before on the left, after on the right). It looked awesome, but it looked new. So I added a coat of clear wax and then a coat of dark wax.
Dark wax has been a challenge for me to master, so here's what I learned on this project. I brushed on some dark wax. Ugly, right?
Then I wiped the excess off. You can see how it's lighter, but not pretty! Panic! Now what?
Well, it's true that clear wax takes off dark wax! I brushed on another coat of clear wax and it took off the excess dark wax.
Ahhh, much better!
This piece has awesome dentil molding!
I needed to do something with the hardware. So, it got a coat of Old White, then I rubbed my wax rag over it to "smudge" the paint with dabs of dark wax.
It's a great home for blue transferware! How I love blue transferware!
I think it turned out belle!
I'm linking up to these great parties this week:
Looks great!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful transformation! I absolutely LOVE the color! I just bought a china cabinet off Craigslist and am still deciding on whether or not to paint it. This turned out great!
ReplyDeleteHope you'll stop by and link up:http://www.serendipityandspice.com/2012/03/manic-monday-linky-party-11.html
It's a beauty Cyndi! Hope you'll come by and join the party tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteGreat work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job Cyndi - and thanks for the visit to my blog!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Suzan
Fantastic job! You'll have no trouble selling it now~I'm now a Linky follower
ReplyDeleteShe looks beautiful, Cyndi! Love the color and the white you did around the trim. I have done several pieces and used the dark wax and I always, always, always have to go over it again with clear wax to get it just the way I want.
ReplyDeletelooks lovely
ReplyDeletesuch a beauty it is really oh la la
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xoxo
Rasha
that is gorgeous- i LOVE those details on the doors and the paint really makes them pop!
ReplyDeleteLooks BEAUTIFUL! Isn't it amazing what a little paint can do? Great job! That will see in no time...
ReplyDeleteLove it! You did a great job with the wax. Thanks for linking up.
ReplyDeleteI love all the detail and you did a great job with the wax. I'm sure it will sell soon.
ReplyDeleteHi Cyndi!
ReplyDeleteThat looks just beautiful! Bet it will sell now!
Would love for you to come by to link it up to my Creative Inspirations party happening NOW! I would love to have you there!
Stacey of Embracing Change
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Looks way beter painted!!
ReplyDeleteIf I didn't already have one I would buy it...you did a great job! I'm glad I found your blog at The Mango Seeds party. I'm a new follower too, so I can keep in touch. I would love if you stopped by and followed back on LF and GFC. Nice to meet you, Lori
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! I love it, would you share it here:
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xo....
mONICa
Your dishes look great in your "new" china cabinet! :)
ReplyDeletegail
This is gorgeous!! I have yet to use ASCP but I think I will have to order it online because I can't find it anywhere and no one has heard of it! Love that you used Paris Gray (it's the color I want to buy). I would love for you to come link up at my Thrifty Friday Party!! Hope to see you soon!
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Rachel
So pretty! I am working on a similar cabinet in these colors! Your beautiful finished project is such a motivator for me to get busy! I will be pinning this to my "Paint it Annie" inspiration board! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes and Blessings,
Amanda
Beautiful. I really love this color combination. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI would have painted the inside too so the dishes would pop. But I love your color choice.GREAT JOB
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Belle! :D Adore the color choice. Thanks for sharing on this week's party at BeColorful
ReplyDeletepam
Wow! Very nice.....dark wax can be scary tricky, good thing it can easily be fixed if you don't like it :)
ReplyDeleteIncredible transformation! Gotta love some paint! You have a great eye for what something can become! Thank you for sharing at Uncommon!
ReplyDeleteBonnie ;)
Beautiful Cyndi...excellent with the wax!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Cyndi...excellent with the wax!
ReplyDeleteHi Cyndi,
ReplyDeleteThe cabinet turned out great! I completely understand about having to take something out of your booth, painting it then putting it back. I have an American Drew dining table, six chairs and a server all in cherry sitting in my booth right now. Almost certain I'll be taking it out to paint. Honestly it's kind of bugging me that's it's not painted. :-)
Joyfully,
Elizabeth Ann