Chalk Paint Wax
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Sue386571
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My first project was a small dresser that I painted with ASCP Violet. I have not waxed it yet. I would like it to be a darker color but not a distressed look. What can I do to achieve this look?
I'm not sure if I'm technically doing this properly - but here's a picture of the dresser that I painted ASCP violet and would like it darker.
6 answers
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This sounds like something @SK on Elderberry would know a lot about!:)
Hannah V
on Jul 30, 2014
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Love the shape of this piece... Can you do a light walsh with a darker color, or use a colored wax to give it an aged look? Little steal wool or light sanding on stress points? Just a thought..
Annette C
on Jul 31, 2014
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If you use dark wax, be sure to use a clear wax first. That way, if you get it too dark you will be able to remove some of it with more clear wax.
Susan
on Jul 31, 2014
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I recommend using Howard Products Citrus Shield Paste Wax - you can use the Neutral color for clear protection, and if you want a slightly darkened look use the Paste Wax in Dark Oak. You don't have to distress it if you don't want to!
The Chalk-tique® Kit
on Jul 31, 2014
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You recommend the Howard Products Citrus Shield Paste Wax - Just wondering why you would you that instead of the ASCP wax. Is it because of the look that I'm going for? Thanks for your comment.
Sue386571
on Jul 31, 2014
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Hi Sue. If I understand: You want the paint to look seamless i.e not knocked back and distressed. Is this correct? The concern I have is, if you don't want it to look distresses as in darker colors in the concaves places, any wax which is wiped on and off will have that specific distressed look. Old age, years of wear and tear. Dark waxes are meant to stay in less rubbed off places leaving the high parts lighter. If you do a paint wash over the entire piece and do not wipe off it might have a better chance of achieving the look you are after. Or you might want to darken your paint and paint a third coat with regular covering strokes. I can't wait to see your results. sk
SK on Elderberry
on Dec 10, 2014
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