Okay lovelies, to replicate the look of my Shabby Chic Vintage Vanity, you will need the following items:
1. Spray paint (this will be the base color that shows through your worn areas) *I used black*
2. Water-based paint (this will be your top coat color) *I used Olympic Premium Semi-Gloss - color Key Largo*
3. Primer *I used Zinser 1-2-3 in the spray can*
4. Minwax Water-based Polycrylilc Protective Finish
5. Antique Glaze *I used Valspar*
6. Elmer's Glue All
7. Water
8. Old rags that you don't mind getting dirty
9. Small paint brush
10. Sponge paint brush
11. Palm/Hand sander *I have the Skil brand*
12. Sand paper *I used 150 grit*
13. Paint sprayer *I have the Graco 2900 Spray Station from Lowe's*
Follow these steps
1. Sand the entire surface
2. Wipe everything off with a damp cloth
3. Spray on your primer, let it dry completely
4. Spray on your base coat, let it dry completely
5. Mix equal parts glue/water, then paint it onto your furniture quickly. Only paint single layers.
6. Immediately spray on your top coat color, it will start to crackle as you paint (don't use a paintbrush, it will distort crackle effect)
7. After paint is dry, take a sheet of sandpaper or steel wool and rub in random areas to create a worn look, feel free to completely chip paint off too. (forgot to take a photo of this)
8. Pick an area to start "antiquing". Use a sponge paintbrush an apply the Antique Glaze. Be sure to really paint it on thick on engraved areas/borders.
9. Immediately wipe it off with an old rag until you reach desired look. You can also dampen it for a better results.
10. Let all your antiqued areas dry, then apply a coat (or a few) of Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish. It goes on just like regular paint.
Here are some close ups of my crackle and antique finishes
I hope this tutorial help shed some light on this fun process. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!
Lots of love.
-- Kali @ The Pink Leopard
-- Kali @ The Pink Leopard
Where do you find the glaze? I've got a small project that I'm going to do and I want to try the glazing technique.
ReplyDeleteYou can find the glaze in the paint section at places like Home Depot and Lowe's. The glaze I used was Valspar brand at Lowe's. It's a small container close to the paint desk.
ReplyDeletedid you spray paint the top color?
ReplyDeleteOk just read and got my answer! It is fabulous! Great job!
ReplyDeleteHow were you able to spray on the top coat if it came in that large can (seen in your supply picture)?
ReplyDeleteI used a paint sprayer, however you can get the same crackle look with a paintbrush, as long as you wait until the glue mixture gets tacky before painting over it. I prefer using a paint sprayer, though.
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