I really want to try AS chalk paint. I hear it's a bit difficult to work with. Any tips?
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Should I take a class? Do I need the AS wax brushes or will craft brushes from Michaels do?
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Donna, Taking a class will be really good.Janet M a hometalk member uses a lot of chalk paint on her projects, maybe you can connect with her. http://www.hometalk.com/member/1orbyovpjd She just posted a ton of projects she worked on recently and they all look so awesome!
Yamini LEED AP at Urbanmotifs
on Dec 21, 2011
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Thank you Yamini - I found a shop that offers classes using AS paints. I'm hoping they will have one in January. I've used homemade chalk paint using latex and baking soda but I really want to try the real thing. I want the class so I don't screw it up at $40 a quart.
Donna McCrummen
on Dec 21, 2011
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Exactly, I would take the class for the same reason. Maybe you could share some techniques here on hometalk for all the prospective ALCP enthusiasts. Good Luck Donna!
Yamini LEED AP at Urbanmotifs
on Dec 21, 2011
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Thank you. I certainly will...
Donna McCrummen
on Dec 21, 2011
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A class would be great but don't be scared of this paint. I find it really easy to use. I didn't buy the AS was brushes and use a really thick natural bristle brush that I picked up at Home Depot. It works great for me.
Gloria F
on Dec 21, 2011
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I just dived in and starting using ASCP. I watched a couple of videos on You Tube first. I have found it really easy to use. You dont need the special Annie Sloan paintbrushes, I used some nice quality nylon brushes that I found in our local cheap hardware store. I used a torn up sheet for applying the wax, again, you dont need to spend money on the Annie Sloan merchandise. Its easier than you think!
Lesley
on Feb 20, 2015
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