More Chipping

I LUV how this planter turned out.

I was able to get the, weathered finish I wanted.  I wanted it to look like it had been left out in the yard.

The underside is what it looked like before.

After lots of layering, and, a bit of experimenting with mediums, this is what I got.

I've mentioned that I will be very busy this year.  Conducting a series of workshops will be one of my endeavors.  Participants will be taught multiple ways to achieve weathered, aged, rusty, and, chippy finishes. Tips, tricks, and some of my unorthodox techniques will be a part of the experience. There will be lots of Q and A.

More info to come.

The Perfect Hook

While digging through my stash of vintage hooks, I found the perfect one for the wood heart I painted.

Do you know why it's the perfect hook?  Take a closer look.

That's right, there's a little heart in the center.

Honestly, I didn't notice it, until I starting attaching it.

In case you didn't notice, I gave the heart a little more aging, and cracking.  This is how it looked the last time I shared it with you.

Now, I'm done.

I have an identical heart I'm about to give a hook.  I wish I had another "perfect hook".

See ya soon.

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In The Pink

Oh, how I wish I'd taken a before of this frame.  I have so much going on right now, I just wanted to get it done.

I added about five layers of paint, distressing, and chipping along the way.

This particular shade of pink is my own custom mix.

You can see the gold, and, shades of grey underneath.

I finished it with wax.

What do you think?


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