We all know I love a good roadside rescue. My husband picked this up for me on his way home about a month ago...sweet, right?
I had had one of "those days" (weeks, months, years...) you know the kind...everything piles on and you feel a bit down.
In my book, there are few things as therapeutic as picking up a paint brush.
I had had one of "those days" (weeks, months, years...) you know the kind...everything piles on and you feel a bit down.
In my book, there are few things as therapeutic as picking up a paint brush.
Before: A slightly damaged laminate bedside
I wasn't up for creative challenges, in this case I chose to go with the imperfection. This beauty had a bit of water damage, but nothing that wouldn't look great once painted. Easy. Imperfect. Just what I needed.
Did you know purple can be quite neutral? Instead of white, cream or taupe here I used Old World Clay & Chalk Paint's Paris Night as my base.
Confession, I didn't even clean it. I just wiped the dust off with a rag and then roughly painted it with a natural bristle brush because I wanted a hand-painted primitive finish that didn't try to disguise all the flaws.
Did you know purple can be quite neutral? Instead of white, cream or taupe here I used Old World Clay & Chalk Paint's Paris Night as my base.
Confession, I didn't even clean it. I just wiped the dust off with a rag and then roughly painted it with a natural bristle brush because I wanted a hand-painted primitive finish that didn't try to disguise all the flaws.
The only photo I snapped after the paint dried but before waxing
Once dried, more fun happened when I tinted the Old World Polishing Wax with a bit of charcoal-black Old World Paint called Warehouse.
I love how silky this non-toxic, chemical free furniture wax is. It glides on like butter and leaves a durable, gorgeous finish. And it's so clean, you can literally rub it into your skin!
I love how silky this non-toxic, chemical free furniture wax is. It glides on like butter and leaves a durable, gorgeous finish. And it's so clean, you can literally rub it into your skin!
Old World Paint Furniture Polishing Wax
Tint the Old World Polishing Wax with any colour you like to create a unique finish
Old World Polishing Wax tinted with Old World Paint in the colour Warehouse creates a gorgeous smoky, black wax
Waxing in progress, the tinted Old World Polishing Wax brings dimension and to the paint
It's THAT easy. Put a bit of Polishing Wax — or any Old World Sealer including Aqua Sealer or Liquid Wax — in a small container, drizzle a bit of ANY colour you want, mix it in and voila! Custsom-tinted wax!
After brushing on the tinted wax (our Wax Brushes work great for this) I wiped the piece down with a lint-free cloth.
Here she is! And the best part is the attitude adjustment she gave me . . .
Here she is! And the best part is the attitude adjustment she gave me . . .
It's all here . . . for the love . . .
Sada
What We Used:
Old World Clay & Chalk Paint
A$12.95 - A$49.95
Old World Clay & Chalk Paint is a natural paint created from traditional formulas that use chalk, clay and other safe ingredients from the earth.
Create a hand-painted, vintage look on furniture. Easy to distress, VOC-free, non-toxic and environmentally-friendly for use on nearly any surface without the need for extensive priming. Enhance the finish and the colour when sealing with Old World Paint sealers.
Drip-free and water cleanup. Available in more than 50 stunning colours.
***Use a high-quality natural bristle or Cling On Paint Brush for the best finish
The colours here are representational to the best of our ability. Computer screens will vary in colour greatly. Please do not hesitate to ask our assistance with colours and we highly recommend our affordable sample jars to test colours in real life.
Don't Forget!
Specially formulated Old World SEALERs designed to best suit Old World Paint:
Old World Polishing Wax
Old World Liquid Wax Finish
Old World Aqua Sealer
A GOOD BRUSH:
Paint and Wax Brushes
Create a hand-painted, vintage look on furniture. Easy to distress, VOC-free, non-toxic and environmentally-friendly for use on nearly any surface without the need for extensive priming. Enhance the finish and the colour when sealing with Old World Paint sealers.
Drip-free and water cleanup. Available in more than 50 stunning colours.
***Use a high-quality natural bristle or Cling On Paint Brush for the best finish
The colours here are representational to the best of our ability. Computer screens will vary in colour greatly. Please do not hesitate to ask our assistance with colours and we highly recommend our affordable sample jars to test colours in real life.
Don't Forget!
Specially formulated Old World SEALERs designed to best suit Old World Paint:
Old World Polishing Wax
Old World Liquid Wax Finish
Old World Aqua Sealer
A GOOD BRUSH:
Paint and Wax Brushes
Old World Paint Polishing Wax
A$29.95
High-quality, all natural clear furniture wax for a beautiful and durable matte seal over most natural paints including Old World Clay & Chalk Paint, Milk Paint and most other furniture paints.
Designed to nourish and protect Old World Paint's smooth chalky surface, penetrating and sealing at a substrate level. Two coats recommended. Odour-free and silky smooth to the touch. No nasties!
Works beautifully to nourish and seal raw and neglected timbers. 400ml
You may also be interested in:
Old World Clay & Chalk Paint
Wax Brushes
Liquid Wax Finish
Designed to nourish and protect Old World Paint's smooth chalky surface, penetrating and sealing at a substrate level. Two coats recommended. Odour-free and silky smooth to the touch. No nasties!
Works beautifully to nourish and seal raw and neglected timbers. 400ml
You may also be interested in:
Old World Clay & Chalk Paint
Wax Brushes
Liquid Wax Finish
Madeline Wax Brushes
A$30.00 - A$38.00
Madeline Brushes are made with the highest quality 100% natural white bristle. The long, full bristles are firm yet flexible for the smooth application of any furniture wax.
The tapered hardwood handle is comfortable and easy to hold, and is finished with a lacquer for maximum durability. The nailed steel ferrule is solvent and rust proof. Minimal bristle loss.
Keep your brushes in good condition:
Brush Soap
Brush Scrubber
You may also be interested in:
Waxes
Small Paint | Oil Brush
Stencil Brushes
The tapered hardwood handle is comfortable and easy to hold, and is finished with a lacquer for maximum durability. The nailed steel ferrule is solvent and rust proof. Minimal bristle loss.
- Madeline Medium Flat Brush has about 1-1/2" circumference
- Madeline Tapered is about 1" and perfect for detail work and corners.
Keep your brushes in good condition:
Brush Soap
Brush Scrubber
You may also be interested in:
Waxes
Small Paint | Oil Brush
Stencil Brushes
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