Chalk Paint Wax
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Hannah V on Jul 30, 2014This sounds like something @SK on Elderberry would know a lot about!:)Helpful Reply
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Annette C on Jul 31, 2014Love 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..Helpful Reply
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Susan on Jul 31, 2014If 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.Helpful Reply
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The Chalk-tique® Kit on Jul 31, 2014I 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!Helpful Reply
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Sue386571 on Jul 31, 2014You 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.Helpful Reply
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SK on Elderberry on Dec 10, 2014Hi 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. skHelpful Reply
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