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Canada on Jul 17, 2012

Chipping Old Paint for Beautiful Designs

Sometimes, a piece is naturally *chippy* to perfection, but still lacking that finesse for the "wow" factor, so I decided to give it a hand with a little extra chipping. It is a very lengthy a tedious project, but the end results are always worth it!

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The After Picture of the Chirpy Chippy Dresser. She is the only piece so far we haven't allowed to go up for sale, that's how much we love her! We allowed th...
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The Little Mahogany Chipped Dresser when she arrived at the house....... I loved her just like that - but she was missing something .......
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The latest Chip out design. We love doing these! Each drawer, after the design, chipping, detailing and layered waxes, took approx 4 hours... yes, each drawe...

20 Comments

Becky Blair, NE

Very interesting. If I get this right , you chip out the design from an already painted dresser?

on Jul 17, 2012 · Like 0
Gypsy Barn Canada

Exactly! No need for stripping and repainting with designs added later.... just take the design out of the paint and expose that gorgeous wood!

on Jul 17, 2012 · Like 0
Becky Blair, NE

Thanks Jasmin. I have an old dresser that I'm going to have to try this on. Do you have an close up pictures? I would love to see one.

on Jul 17, 2012 · Like 1
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cot... North Bend, OR

That is pure talent and artistry!

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Elizabeth Riceman Anderson, SC

What a great idea! I see these type chests all the time and would never have thought...great work!

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Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Jasmin - wow!! That's pretty incredible - sure can't do any "do-overs" if you chip out too much or don't like the shape of something! Your work is really awesome and clearly a very talented hand created these pieces. How did you get started with this particular form of art work?

on Jul 17, 2012 · Like 1
Gypsy Barn Canada

LOL! No you can not do do-overs, however, you could just completely strip it and then try a paint refinish.....

on Jul 19, 2012 · Like 0
Maria C Las Vegas, NV

ohmy God that bird its awesome, is pure talent< I LOve it Jasmin you are so talented.

on Jul 20, 2012 · Like 0
Gypsy Barn Canada

Thank you!

on Jul 22, 2012 · Like 0
Sara Daehn Bedford, IN

Is this for sale?

on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 0
Laura Garcia Danville, CA

Beautiful and unique...love these! Pinning and tweeting to share your talent and artistry!

on Aug 09, 2012 · Like 0
Gypsy Barn Canada

Thank you Laura!

on Aug 16, 2012 · Like 0
Mary-Lynne Dean Beverly Hills, CA

Love this!! Is there a DIY page??

on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 1
Mary-Lynne Dean Beverly Hills, CA

HA HA! I just realized why it says you are in Beverly Hills. That's the only American zip code I know too! Soo funny! :) Gotta love t.v.

on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 1
Lori T

Wow thats pretty

on Sep 26, 2012 · Like 0
Jan Grafton, WV

how did you do this

on Sep 29, 2012 · Like 0
Sherrie Nixa, MO

I love this!

on Nov 16, 2012 · Like 0
Gypsy Barn Canada

I would love to post a DIY on this - however, because I am playing with the old paints and most old paints like this contain lead, and the nature of the process, I cant really tell people - I wouldn't feel comfortable knowing that someone might eventually do it improperly and inhale lead or something dangerous ..... but I have seen peoples attempts at it, using stickers and new paint .... it looks pretty decent -

on Nov 28, 2012 · Like 1
Marg C Middletown, NY

I'm wondering how you do the 'chipping' process....also, your design is 'chipped' out? I know you don't want to go into detail about the paint...all I want to know is what tools you use?

on Dec 27, 2012 · Like 0
Remodeling Home Improveme... Longwood, FL

That must took a lot of hours to achieve that look. FANTASTIC JOB! You could do a whole furniture line with your designs.

on May 09, 2013 · Like 0