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How to Create an Old World Effect When Painting Furniture

5/8/2015

6 Comments

 
I've been itching to start painting this piece for awhile now—it's a beauty, right?!
Even though its aged and distressed finish 
is already pretty gorgeous, as part of a
bedroom revamp, this baby needed an update.
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Before: A beautiful piece ready for its Milk Paint Makeover
Here is the inspiration behind the armoire's new colour.
The bedding gave a lot to choose from, but going with a blue-green 
worked best with the rest of the elements in the room. 


Typically I figure it out as I go along,
but in this case, it was a unique colour that could go wrong.
Therefore, I worked out my thoughts
with sample boards to ensure the perfect end result.
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The armoire's inspiration and the sample boards to help with colour choice
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The handy Milk Paint Mixer and the all natural bristle Medium Dual Paint + Wax Brush
The first step was mixing Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint in Kitchen Scale 
with a hint of Layla's Mint using the 
MMSMP Mixer and painting with the Dual Paint & Wax Brush. 
No Bonding Agent was added as the existing finish was a bit rough
and textured and chipping seemed unlikely.
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Getting started: leaving a bit of the original finish to come through
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One coat of Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint in a custom mix of Kitchen Scale and Layla's Mint
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As the outside was drying  I used 
Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint in Mora and Grain Sack 
to give the inside a tidy up.
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Giving the inside a fresh coat of MMSMilkPaint in a colour mix of Grain Sack and Mora
Once dried, the paint was sealed with MMS Tough Coat Sealer.
I love adding the topcoat, it brings the paint to life!
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Sealing Milk Paint brings the paint to life beautifully
Even though I loved the colour after one coat with 
a bit of the original finish poking through...
I had it in me to try one more thing. 
I mixed MMSMP in Mustard Seed Yellow 
and added a rough wash. 
When wet it had a bit too much contrast, 
but with Milk Paint, I've learned to give it time.
Once dried, the subtle two-tone patina effect was striking.
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My plan all along was to finish with MMS Antiquing Wax.
I love the smooth, rich, odour-free silky finish and wanted this piece aged,
 but I have been  considering whether to stock 
the Antiquing Tough Coat Sealer and thought this 
the perfect opportunity to test it out.

I have to admit...I'm in love... in LOVE!

 I will have this in stock very soon, email me if you'd like to pre-order 
or be notified when its arrived.
Honestly, it's heaven in a bottle.
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Email me to preorder or to be notified when the Antiquing Tough Coat Sealer is available
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Testing out Antiquing Tough Coat Sealer
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Adding an antique finish to the MMS Milk Painted armoire
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Nearly finished, just waiting to dry
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Creating a custom Old World patina on furniture
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Close up detail, loving how the paint and topcoat sits in the carved areas
Moved into its newly vamped up home...looking quite happy I think!
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It's all here...for the love...
Sada
6 Comments
Jeanette
6/8/2015 08:58:18 am

Oh Sada I am so loving this one. Colours I would not think of putting together, but it soooo works and that antique sealer result is heaven on a stick. Must have some! xxx

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Sada
6/8/2015 02:41:18 pm

Wasn't sure how it would go...but a piece like this makes it all so easy! I will sure to set aside a bottle of this antiquing goodness. When I was using it I thought of you and how much I think you would love it! xx

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Jackie
6/8/2015 11:51:37 am

The mix and the sealer just made it a master beautiful piece of furniture. I love your work. Cheers, Jackie

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Sada
6/8/2015 02:43:26 pm

You are too kind to me Jackie!!! Thank you very much. I'm grateful for your amazing support. xoxo

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