Mini Server Gets a Stately Makeover
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Lisa Marie
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$25
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Picked up this little guy. I am always working with same colors, light colors but I got a new color from Fusion Mineral Paint and wanted to try it on this guy. I was seeing Navy and Gold.
Of Course, first step is always cleaning. I used Krud Kutter on this piece followed by a wipe down of vinegar and water mix.
I started paint him, Luke is his name by the way, and I really was digging that wood grain. it was in good shape so I didn't want it to be completely covered and I also wanted it to complement the top because the top I was going to keep wood. I used Fusion Mineral paint in Midnight Blue. I started on the edges here, and because I started on the edges and worked my way in, blending, the doors are left on. Sometimes, I take them off, sometimes I don't. Everyone has their own way of doing things. I don't think there is a wrong way to paint - it's art. anyway, I loaded my brush up with some paint, I started at the edges and worked my way inward, towards the center. As I approached the center, I put less and less pressure on the brush so I was barely even painting by time I got to the center. I wasn't sure what I was doing with handles so I put them back on after I finished cleaning.
close up of the doors
I ended up sanding down the top and staining it. My cat put a nice scratch in the original finish that was in great shape so... there goes that idea! I stained it with Unicorn Spit in Rustic Reality and sealed with an oil based sealer. Minwax wipe on in satin.
Sorry I don't have any process photos for this.
Fusion Mineral Paint also has a top coat built in. Their paint is fabulous and is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. I distressed the piece right away because once Fusion dries, you need tons of elbow grease to get it off! lol. After that, I waited a day or two and then I added the gold. I used rub n buff to go over the raised details on this piece... I just used my fingertip!
more gold detail.
The Final Product... Luke! My stately server.
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I really don’t have a question at this time but that is such a beautiful piece. I just had to compliment you. It’s absolutely beautiful Love what you did with it.
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I do have a project coming up with an old dresser. I wonder if when I’m ready if you could give me a few ideas. Love your work
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Sorry, that was a wishful exclusion......would they allow to place a row of great hanging plants on top of the wall, allowing them to trail down? If painting the wall isn't allowed y those who live there, why couldn't the company at least have painted it a nice neutral color? Why do they expect people to transform the space into an inviting one other than using paint?
It's an incredible piece! Lots of work, of course, but worth every minute, I'm sure. Congratulations are in order here.
One question... in one of the first pictures there is another incredible piece of furniture in the background... did you do that as well? Can you show it closer??
Many thanks!
Holy cow is that gorgeous.
perfection. 😊