SK's Damask Buffet
by
SK on Elderberry
(IC: professional)
$75.00
2 Days
Easy
From a very heavy and outdated buffet, to a new life as an entertainment console.
The hardest part of this project was the shear weight of the chest. The drawers weren't sliding smoothly and all the knobs had to be replaced. Easy, Sneazy.
This seven foot buffett is very, very heavy. Built of solid wood and then veneered with a thin layer of dark oak.
My client wanted a painted design to fit in with her other restored pieces.
Using a black and white damask tissue I decoupaged the top. When I use paper or tissue to decoupage, I do not use modge podge or similar products. I use water based, satin varathane. This gives me a much more durable surface.
I sanded it back and then antiqued and waxed the damask surface.
I mixed a custom cream chalk paint for the doors and body then painted three successive coats, sanding after each coat was cured.
With new crystal knobs and using Modern Master Metal Effects Paints copper backsplashes. This added just the right amount of color for this large piece. You can experiment with these amazingly fun paints by Modern Masters: http://shop.modernmasters.com/c/metal-effects
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Published October 17th, 2015 12:29 AM
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Airborne Vintage on Oct 18, 2015Absolutely gorgeous!!!
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SK on Elderberry on Oct 18, 2015Thank you to the Misses Vintage. This was a pretty simple project with very nice results. SK on Elderberry.
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