Here is the pic from my previous post.
You can't tell from this photo, but the finish was grainy and imperfect. By just cleaning a piece like this, and not sanding it smooth before you paint, you can achieve a very nice timeworn finish.
I gave it a couple layers of white gesso.
I then brushed on a watered down grey acrylic paint. After it was dry, I sanded like crazy with a medium grade hand sander. This brought out the texture, and revealed various shades of grey.
Check back soon. I have another frenchy pair of tables I'm finishing. I also seem to have a theme going with my recent finds. Here are just a few.
See ya soon.
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19 comments:
Another beautiful finish on your table!
I love the way it turned out. I've got to try this at home...you make it look so simple and fabulous!
ciao
i love the paint effect, you are clever!
also love the wicker bottle finds!
have a great weekend.
x
You really took this piece to the next level with your lovely painting!
I really like the finished on the corner shelf. Thanks for the tip.
I am a new follower.
nicely done! love the finish!
Thank you so much for sharing with us how you took that ugly duckling of a corner shelf into such a wonderful and desireable piece of furniture. I have GOT to find my gesso and give it a try...you have inspired me.
Its gorgeous Rosemary. Love those demijohns.
Girl you are amazing! Love your items!
OH I love that table! Such beautiful lines and details -- love what you did with it!
The shelf is gorgeous, it really had great bones, but you made it better!
Carol
love the gray finish on this little corner shelf...very pretty...
best,
maureen
Rosemary,
I love how you achieved this finish. It's got great years of wear now on it! So very cool! I love the bottles.
Dee
Hi Rosemary!~ that is a great looking shelf. I have one similar for the wall though. Looks great with it's new life. I like the demi john bottles too. Those are hard to find. Thanks for sharing with my newbie party.
Ok, I love this gesso technique! Where do you get it? THe shelf is gorgeous!
what a great job you did!
Absolutely beautiful! I am always so anxious to get started on a project and I hate sanding- this technique works for me!
I know that you have so many blog parties to choose from so thank you for choosing Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop. This amazing post added to the party blast! Enjoy the rest of the week :)
I know that you have so many blog parties to choose from so thank you for choosing Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop. This amazing post added to the party blast! Enjoy the rest of the week :)
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