Wind Through The Willows With SK
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SK on Elderberry
(IC: professional)
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An old chair gets pretty hand-painted canvas upholstery with SK
My first go round with this cracked leather chair didn't turn out brilliantly. I could not fix or disguise the leathers multiple cracks.
I wanted a simple and inexpensive fabric. Painters canvas tarp is inexpensive and sturdy.
It took me time to iron out the folds and creases. Canvas duck has an amazing memory when it comes to creases.
The fabric was cut to the width and depth of the seat and back with an added 4" to all sides for wrap and stapling.
Wanting a simple freeform patterned fabric, willow branches and leaves were my inspiration.
Not finding a braid the correct color, I set off using the chalk paint to dye the braid, it came through with flying colors. Sorry bad pun...
When the canvas was completely dry and tight , I started adding more color and detail. With a permanent marker I added small details.
The Graphic Fairy is the very best place to find amazing graphics.
Chickadees gather to share warmth on this cold winter day, on the only branch they could find. Lucky they chose my chair.
Thanks to the Graphic Fairy for the pretty birds.
The braid was hot glued into place. I stapled the braids tension corners for durability.
The little stool came from my father's shop. The design and color were made to match.
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Suggested materials:
- Chalk paint, painters canvas tarp (Custom chalk paint by SK)
- Painters canvas tarp (Home Improvement Store)
Published February 8th, 2017 1:45 AM
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Linda Hunt on Apr 08, 2017
This is the second piece of yours that I have discovered and both of them are in gorgeous shades of blue. I was on the hunt to find the first French Blue you used on an headboard...now I find that it may be custom mixing by you S.K.!!! Darn. There are stronger words of course but we are a polite society, lol. I must compliment your skills that I am oddly proud of being envious of, hehhehee. Truly beautiful you
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