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Annie Sloan Chalk Paints

Since this winter when I took a workshop on using Annie Sloan Chalk Paints to refinish furniture, I have been busy giving facelifts to any piece of furniture I can get my hands on.  The paints are dreamy to work with... the colors are sophisticated and the results are spectacular.  The waxing and sanding step takes a bit of elbow grease, but the results are tremendous, and this extra steps makes me feel more connected to the piece.  Here are a few of my projects. 

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint: color Paris Grey, finished with clear & dark waxes.

Zoomed-in to show dark wax detail and post-paint distressing.

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Duck Egg Blue over Old White.
Duck Egg Blue watered down to create a washed effect,
some distressing with sandpaper to reveal Old White underneath
Zoom in to show distressing details & texture.  Finished with Annie Sloan's clear wax.
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint color Paloma.  Finished with clear wax. 
Jane wanted a "purple desk." This hue makes both of us smile.
Not Annie Sloan paint, but just good old-fashioned white. 
Love the details of this piece!  I am tempted to repaint with Annie Sloan's "pure white" and then highlight the beadboard detailing with some wax!  It's on the to-do list, but so is a glass-door bookcase that Gordon is excited about, and I can't wait to paint with Annie Sloan's "french linen."  :)
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  1. AnonymousJune 14, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    Can't wait to show you my pie chest! It's perfect for painting, but could use a little life breathed into it.

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