One of my first chalk paint projects was a family handmade sewing stool that is almost 50 years old. It was built completely with dowel rods, no nails. It was stained brown and had gathered many blemishes over the years as I used it to stand on when I trimmed/painted walls. I wanted my daughter to have it as a keepsake but it needed a facelift. I was initially drawn to the red, I think because I thought it would cover the brown stain.
After seeing it in her kitchen for a year, I asked for it back as it didn’t match the blue and white transferware plates she displays in her hutch. Additionally, I had gained confidence in using some of the Chalk Paint Tools (I personally use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint products). I covered the red with dark gray before applying the blue so I could sand it down to create the aging affects. In some places I sanded down to the original stain. I then used some stencils to add more character.
I finished with the clear wax plus a few swipes of brown wax to give it more of an aged appearance. The last touch was a few highlights of bronze wax. I was happy, my daughter uses it for storage, and we preserved a family heirloom.
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