Old Cedar Chest Makeover

Art is beauty
by Art is beauty
I got this great cedar chest with beautiful lines, but she was in sorry shape. So with a belt sander, some paint and a stencil and I got to the task of transforming her back to a piece you would want in your home.
http://arttisbeauty.blogspot.com/2013/09/painted-cedar-chest-makeover.html
the after, finished and ready to go
the cedar inside still has the tags from when it was bought.
the veneer was in terrible shape and needed work
this glue was about 1/4 inch deep and even with a belt sander was hard to bring down. More like cement. :)
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  • Nanci Nanci on Jan 30, 2016
    where did you buy this?
  • Nvt27986234 Nvt27986234 on Nov 08, 2017

    What type of wax is used to cover paint? I have never used this technique before.

    Thank you. Naomi

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  • Elizabeth Dwyer Simpson Elizabeth Dwyer Simpson on Apr 27, 2014
    I especially love what you have done with this vintage piece that gives it new life. The fact that it was your Mother's truly adds to its uniqueness. Your choice of colors really appeals to me too. I'd probably paint everything some shade of turquoise if I could. May you have many years of enjoying this treasured piece.
  • Tina Tocci Tina Tocci on Apr 26, 2015
    I have my Mothers old Cedar chest the lock piece is broken and the finish too is in horrible shape. I refinish and refurbish any and everything, but never dreamed of painting it. I love, love the color. I am truly impressed since mine is identical to this very chest. I can't wait to fix mine.
    • Art is beauty Art is beauty on Apr 27, 2015
      @Tina Tocci Oh I am so excited for you. Its nice to be able to let others see what they can do with their pieces!
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