Asked on Feb 04, 2012
Thank you Cassie B........
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for the color inspiration (I'm a copy cat) on this piece I just finished. I stripped the top - stained it with Minwax Provincial - painted 2 coats of Duck Egg ASCP - then I sanded to distress and smooth out any brush strokes. I mixed Howard's Feed and Wax with the Provincial stain and brushed it on applying a lot - I wiped it some and let it dry overnight then gave it a good buff. You like?
Credit to the lady (wish I could remember her name) who's blog gave me the idea of mixing wax with stain. What a great time saver.
Credit to the lady (wish I could remember her name) who's blog gave me the idea of mixing wax with stain. What a great time saver.
12 answers
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turned out great
HandyANDY - Handyman & All Repairs, LLC
on Feb 04, 2012
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oh wow! it was my blog post you saw, so just wanted to say thank you! :) so glad it inspired you- your piece looks amazing!!!
Cassie B
on Feb 04, 2012
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I so admire this style! You did a wonderful job and I like the color.
Culpepper Carpets and Interiors, Inc.
on Feb 04, 2012
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Thank you Cassie! I love reading all the blogs about furniture painting. Mixing the wax and stain is a brilliant idea it worked out great. One less step. I'm having trouble with the texture of AS wax. It's so thick but Howard's is so thin. Do you think it's a good idea to mix the two? I was thinking Howard's and AS dark mixed to a nice workable soft paste. I prefer the way wax looks over poly. I ordered Briwax I'll try that one too.
Donna McCrummen
on Feb 04, 2012
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HOW DO I DO THIS LADIES! HELP!
MONIKA U
on Feb 05, 2012
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Shabby ... what was it in it's past life?
Evelyn R
on Apr 03, 2012
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@Evelyn, URG I am usually so anxious to get started I forget to take before pics. It was a buffet - dark wood. I just gave her a facelift. @Monika, where are you located in MD? I do workshops - I'm hoping to be in the DC area sometime in May or early June. Or you can host one in your home. Email me for info. Donna@ShabbyDaze.com
Donna McCrummen
on Apr 03, 2012
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I love this piece. One of my absolute favorites. Thanks for sharing I want to know the brand of paint- Duck Egg ASCP!! Where can I find that color? Perfect-You did awesome job!! A++++
Sherry R
on Jun 24, 2012
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This came out so, so great! That Cassie is amazing, such a great resource for inspiration of all kind. I'm sharing this on the hometalk pin board.
The Space Between
on Jul 07, 2012
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What's duck egg ASCP? I am a rookie
Novo Decor Co.
on Aug 22, 2014
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I wanted to know about duck egg ascp, too.
Mary Ker
on Jun 09, 2015
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ASCP=Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. It's a special brand of chalk paint. Duck Egg, I'm assuming, is the texture and/or color of paint. Someone correct me if I'm wrong please.
Karen Gaines
on Nov 22, 2015
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