In honor of our location in Tarpon Springs
(aka "Greek Town")
We spent some time giving this beauty a make-over befitting of a goddess
We started with several coats of Bauhaus Buff from Amy Howard at Home,
applied right over the existing finish
(Chalk Paint and dried wax)
Bauhaus Buff is a gorgeous color,
but I wanted to add more warmth and age
Using Amy's Dark Wax as a base,
I mixed three parts Dark Wax with one part Mineral Spirits
to create a glaze
(I don't like my glaze too runny, but you can do 50/50)
It's really not an exact science...
just add enough Mineral Spirits to thin your wax
Working in large sections, I applied the glaze with a brush,
really working it in to the recesses
(an inexpensive chip brush works GREAT for this)
Before moving on to the next section,
I used a clean, soft rag to wipe away the glaze
On the areas where I wanted more dramatic shading,
I applied Dark Wax (undiluted) with a small brush
and did NOT wipe away
Once the process was complete and the wax was dry
I lightly buffed the surface
Now she gazes over the door, welcoming all who enter
Michele
This technique you shared is one of my favorites to use. This is the only way I use dark wax. Thank you so much!
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