4.1K Views
Creating Unique Waxed Finish Using Dark Wax Directly Over Chalk Paint
by
White Oak Studio Designs
(IC: professional)
When you read the painting blogs and the directions about waxing over chalk paint, most of the time you read...."Do not use dark wax without first applying clear wax first." I'm the kind of decorative furniture painter that believes once you know and understand them, rules are made to be broken. My favorite way to finish a chalk painted piece is to wax directly over the color using dark wax. This technique creates a lovely, rich and unique finish that I adore. Yes, the dark wax "colors" the painted finish but that is exactly what I love about it! Donna at The Small House Under a Big Sky. A blog about my creative hand-painted furniture adventures.
Enjoyed the project?
Published June 25th, 2013 8:44 AM
Comments
Join the conversation
2 of 11 comments
-
Donna on May 12, 2016Whoever at White Oak Studio Designs breaks the rules about using products is a person after my own heart. I, too, decided to apply AS Dark Wax over AS chalk paint w/o using the clear wax first and boom I was all over it. The AS dark wax over some AS chalk paint colors really intensifies the look. Gives the piece an old world rustic look. I have done several wooden pieces and some paper mache ornaments I bought at Hobby Lobby. They came out amazing. I apply the dark wax w/an AS wax brush smoothing it on until it is evenly distributed over the entire piece. Then I buff the piece using a 000 Very Fine Steel Wool to enhance the finish of the dark wax. the steel wool is the key. It does a nice job. I encourage every one to try this technique using a practice piece. djw
-
-
Angela Lozito Rogers on Aug 16, 2016Your "practice piece " is terrific. Thanks for sharing your talent...
-
Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?