Do you recall this dresser?
You can't tell from the photo,
but she was in ROUGH shape!
Thankfully, all the details were intact,
as was the lovely hardware
The back, however, was missing.
Yep, gone.
After many hours of repair,
she was ready for paint
Isn't the hardware amazing? I love it!
We painstakingly (because I paint like a drunk...straight lines aren't my thing!)
painted all the details in rich gold to highlight the turquoise and aqua paint
TaDa! The finished product...
Now, to tackle the matching nightstands!
They are in even WORSE shape
but they'll be gorgeous soon enough!
This tallboy, as well as the nightstands,
can be purchased through our Etsy Shop
can be purchased through our Etsy Shop
That is just beautiful! Thank you for sharing! Laura @Turningleafcrafts
ReplyDeleteThere is no question that this is your calling Michele. This piece is stunning!
ReplyDeleteLiz
www.bittersweetdesignstudio.com
What a nice thing to say, thanks!
Deleteso dramatic and gorgeous!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'm really pleased with the outcome!
DeleteLove this. You did a fantastic job! The colors are gorgeous!
ReplyDeletethanks...it's hard to go wrong w turquoise!
DeleteTHE DRESSER TURNED OUT BEAUTIFUL, I LOVE THE GOLD ACCENTS, VERY UNIQUE PIECE.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lauren. We fought over using silver or gold...clearly I won that debate!
DeleteI'm impressed (again)!!
ReplyDeleteThe colors are gorgeous and the hardwares.....beautiful:)
It was a fantastic piece to work on...great lines, details, hardware...made it easy to paint!
DeleteVery beautiful, GREAT job! Is the glaze ASdark wax or something else? It looks a little too black for ASwax, and I'm looking for something that shows a little more black like this:))
ReplyDeleteyou can make your own colored wax by mixing a bit of paint with AS wax...graphite works well :0)
DeleteWOW! I love what you did with this piece! Beautiful:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Meri! Wait until you see yours!
DeleteI've been madly stalking your profile to get inspiration for months! I'm FINALLY taking the plunge and ordered my first ASCP for a dresser! We are using Antibes Green! However I want it SUPER dark... there are mixed reviews on applying clear wax first then the dark wax.
ReplyDeleteIs it really a big "no no" to go straight to the dark wax for a richer deeper color? Aka... i like how deep your "Cottage Cutie" turned out!
so glad we've inspired you! I often go straight to dark wax, just test it first on a sample piece of wood. Just keep in mind the dark wax will add a warm tint to your color, especially lighter colors. I use dark wax directly over Emp Silk every time I use it... the "cottage cutie" piece was done in milk paint...perhaps try that next! Good luck and happy painting!
DeleteThanks so much! What I REALLY want to know, is your secret to distressing?
DeletePS.. I used my husband's account. He doesn't talk that "girly" :)
Thanks again for your response!
Amanda