Thursday, March 31, 2011

Now hold on....

This is just the undercoat.... I did 2 coats of brown..one lighter than the other. Then I did about 5 coats of Apricot. Apple Barrel paint just doesn't go on as well as the Folk Art brand. And yes! You need all these undercoats...

...next came a layer of crackle medium... I didn't paint it everywhere, just here and there.

And then I painted it, in sections, with the Coastal Blue color. And I hit it with a heat gun. The heat gun made the paint bubble up- and I kinda liked it:) Never tried it before, now I know:)

Then I sanded for hours! Once you start sanded it, you can see why I need all those layers.... I LOVE this color combo!!


See where all the 'spots' of orange is- that was after I sanded down where I had hit it with the heat gun.


I also painted the knobs white. I then went around each knob with a black pen, and a few coats of high gloss sealer. I really, really like how this cabinet turned out:)


....now I just need to fill it..... lol

Easier said then done.... And besides, I gotta wait to get a bigger roombox.... ... Until Next Time.....
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18 comments:

  1. KathiMarch 31, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    What a lot of work! You've got a really nice cabinet here. Love the little "porcelain" knobs! I agree with you about Apple Barrel paint. They do have some pretty colors but I prefer the Folk Art too.
    Great job! Where will it reside?

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  2. CaseyminiMarch 31, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Katie, you are my hero when it comes to finishes. That cabinet is wonderful! You did good!

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  3. dalesdreamsMarch 31, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    It looks fabulous. I like the color combination as well. :)

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  4. LatainaMarch 31, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Wow, it turned out so well. Love the color combo! =)

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  5. LucilleMarch 31, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Hi Katie! You have done a super paint job on this cabinet! It's just so perfect that it belongs in a magazine. I love it, love it, love it! It's a real treat for the eyes.

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  6. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Que perfecto el acabado. Me gusta la combinación de colores. Un abrazo. Carmen

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  7. Norma BennettMarch 31, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    It's just fabulous, definately worth all the different coats of paint.

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  8. My Wee LifeMarch 31, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    It looks beautiful - good job :)

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  9. rosannaApril 1, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    KAtie it IS wonderful !! I was curious to see how blue and orange would match and they are very pretty together and you are so darn good at finishing ! I love it !! minihugs Rosanna

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  10. Ana AnselmoApril 1, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    wonderful!!!! the result is fantastic... :)
    hugs
    Ana

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  11. MarisaApril 1, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    what a great job!! I love it!!

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  12. KimApril 1, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Katie- it's beautiful! I love the color combo- you are the master of finishes!

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  13. Jollie April 1, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Wauw I love how it turned out with those colour combination!!
    Great work!!! :)

    Hugs, Jollie

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  14. MargrietApril 2, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    wow...7 coats..that's a lot of paint! But it really paid off, the cupboard looks wonderful!!!!

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  15. onbeingaminimumApril 4, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Kate, you finish your work so beautifully it is good to be reminded how much time and effort is required to achieve such wonderful pieces.

    This is exactly the look I want for the shops in my Diagon Alley project. I just hope I have your patience and sanding skills!!

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  16. JohannaApril 9, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    That is SO gorgeous!! Love the colors too!

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  17. Kleine VingersApril 13, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    I do love the dresser, it looks like an old well used heirloom!

    mini greetings Aurora

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  18. DeniSeptember 1, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Now I know why Im not getting the right look on my little piece gosh so many coats... looks fabulous! love it!

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