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.....
18 comments:
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?
Katie, you are my hero when it comes to finishes. That cabinet is wonderful! You did good!
It looks fabulous. I like the color combination as well. :)
Wow, it turned out so well. Love the color combo! =)
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.
Que perfecto el acabado. Me gusta la combinaciĆ³n de colores. Un abrazo. Carmen
It's just fabulous, definately worth all the different coats of paint.
It looks beautiful - good job :)
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
wonderful!!!! the result is fantastic... :)
hugs
Ana
what a great job!! I love it!!
Katie- it's beautiful! I love the color combo- you are the master of finishes!
Wauw I love how it turned out with those colour combination!!
Great work!!! :)
Hugs, Jollie
wow...7 coats..that's a lot of paint! But it really paid off, the cupboard looks wonderful!!!!
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!!
That is SO gorgeous!! Love the colors too!
I do love the dresser, it looks like an old well used heirloom!
mini greetings Aurora
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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