i’ve been stalking all you annie sloan chalk paint lovers….for a few months now…
so i picked up this piece on Craigslist…i figured it was interesting and unique…and surely there was something that could be done.
i slapped on some paris grey. when i say slapped on…i mean, i didn’t fill in all the wood grain. i wanted some of the dark wood to show through after the wax.
then a coat of Annie’s clear wax. waited 5 minutes. rubbed into wood with rag.
then a layer of Annie’s dark wax, immediately wiping down with a rag as i went…was curious to see how dark it would be b/c the first application seemed really dark from the brush. i brushed lightly … first horizontally with the grain …. then vertically against the grain …to give a layered effect. the immediate wiping method helped to create nice layers and no visible brush strokes.
i’m very impressed with this paint. i was able to complete this project in 30 minutes. yes, people…30 minutes. the paint dries quickly, the wax is soft and easy to use. the best part is no fumes…and i washed all the brushes with soap and water…wow!!!
the spendy chalk paint is worth it…saves time and elbow grease which has to be worth something…