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Graham's Dresser

Another great makeover using Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint.  This mahogany dresser has great lines that were fun to work with.  The dresser top was painted in Paris Gray, and the body was painted in Old White.  We played around a bit with painting some of the wood details in Paris Gray, you'll see the progress in the photos; however, I ultimately decided to paint over the ovals in Old White.  I ran out of time to capture the final result. :(  After painting, I distressed with sandpaper and then brought it home with Annie's Sloans clear and dark waxes.


After -- Old White, Paris Gray,
clear & dark waxes
Before - Mahogany w/reddish stain
    


 
 
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