I love a good upcycle and this gorgeous vintage dresser was in need of one.
It's the perfect job for Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint!
It's the perfect job for Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint!
Before — In need of some Love!
I thought the colour was lovely, but up close it was quite beat up.
Letting some of the turquoise peek through seemed like the
perfect solution. To add a bit more dimension I mixed up
Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint in Tricycle.
I didn't want the chippy look so I added Bonding Agent.
No sanding or prep required!
Some jobs looks worse before they look better, don't worry!
Letting some of the turquoise peek through seemed like the
perfect solution. To add a bit more dimension I mixed up
Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint in Tricycle.
I didn't want the chippy look so I added Bonding Agent.
No sanding or prep required!
Some jobs looks worse before they look better, don't worry!
DURING — Often referred to as first-coat-panic
The next step was two coats of MMS Milk Paint in Grain Sack.
Then wet-sanding with Hemp Oil to gently pull through the layers of colour.
Just a slight glow of Tricycle and the original turquoise where it was distressed a bit heavier.
PERFECT!
The beauty of wet-sanding is not only is it fun and easy,
but it is gentle and prevents biting through the paint too quickly.
(which I have a tendency to do!)
Then wet-sanding with Hemp Oil to gently pull through the layers of colour.
Just a slight glow of Tricycle and the original turquoise where it was distressed a bit heavier.
PERFECT!
The beauty of wet-sanding is not only is it fun and easy,
but it is gentle and prevents biting through the paint too quickly.
(which I have a tendency to do!)
Wet-sanding with Miss Mustard Seed's Hemp Oil
The drawers got a coat of Typewriter (rather than Grain Sack)
before wet sanding with Hemp Oil and 150-grit sandpaper.
Because I'd added Bonding Agent I had to work a bit at the distressing.
before wet sanding with Hemp Oil and 150-grit sandpaper.
Because I'd added Bonding Agent I had to work a bit at the distressing.
Wet-sanding with Hemp Oil
Waiting for the finishing touches
The original handles were in good shape, so I soaked them in
vinegar overnight to remove the layers of paint.
And the final task...adding the Parisian Signboard Stencil to the door.
vinegar overnight to remove the layers of paint.
And the final task...adding the Parisian Signboard Stencil to the door.
Find this stencil and more on the online shop
Stencilled using stencil brush and metallic paint (available soon)
Using the French Signboard stencil, a stencil brush and metallic paint, I stencilled the door.
Then wet-sanded over it to get the aged effect.
Then wet-sanded over it to get the aged effect.
The end result
Voila! The French Signboard Dresser Restyle with Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint
Such a fun and worthwhile project!
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
It's all here...for the love...
Sada
Sada
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