needed a bit of creative fun to clear my head.
And what better than this picture-perfect
sad little roadside rescue bench
(that I'd spotted earlier at a garage sale for $10)
I used vinegar with clove oil to combat any mildew.
The underside had a quick coat to tidy it up in
Old World Clay & Chalk Paint in the
oh-so-pretty shade of Ocean Pearl,
a soft grey-white with a hint of lavender.
but once the top was painted I changed my mind.
But look at that one-coat coverage!
Wow!
And this was intentionally leaving some
of the original finish showing.
The bench will be used in the shed, so perfection not required.
I poured the paint onto the top and brushed away!
to create a pattern including French Clock (which is on sale)
and our versatile Alphabet Stencils which
are perfect for sign-making and stencilling pillows, etc..
Old World Paint in Ocean Pearl was used for the stencils.
Once dried, a quick coat of
Old World Paint Aqua Sealer was applied to the fabric
to create a super-tough surface.
Old World Paint Polishing Wax
and a coat of Old World Paint's gorgeous grey called Locket
to create the final two-tone effect
before sealing the legs with Aqua Sealer.
Australian-made Old World Clay & Chalk Paint
is the super short drying/wait times,
this bench was finished in about 30 minutes!
Sada
What We Used:
Old World Clay & Chalk Paint
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
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
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Old World Clay & Chalk Paint
Wax Brushes
Liquid Wax Finish
Old World Paint Aqua Sealer
Dilute with water up to 30 percent. Apply with good quality paint brush or use water-wet cloth application for fewer brush strokes. Soap and water clean up. Suitable for outdoor use with proper care.
500ml. Test to ensure suitability.
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• Fusion Tough Coat Sealer
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