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any suggestions you can give would be greatly appreciated.  I think I ruined this beautiful piece of furniture.  I wanted it to look like the picture next to it, the one you did.  Thank you Aggie

Teacup8885 · Answer

I think if you maybe take some paint thinner lightly n let it dry or fine sand paper, then gently rinse with a wet cloth after, then found the bright colors u want, then just put it where u want.. would definitely put a protective layer allover after!!

Diane · Answer

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Sharon · Answer

I like the subtlety of what you achieved on that great little table personally over the garish unicorn spit picture. But you could just use a brush and add some brighter highlights on the high points of the design in a couple other colors.

AmAtHome · Answer

I think your piece looks great!

Caroline Forwood · Answer

Get the colors you want and use cheesecloth to apply. That's how we used to get the 'antique' look!!

Melbrooks · Answer

I like Caroline Forwood's idea. Use cheesecloth and wipe on some colors like antiquing. Then when youre happy with the look, add just a bit of gold for highlights.

That is a beautiful and unique table!

Gol17361021 · Answer

Personally I would have left that table the way it was and just oil it. That is a beautiful antique table and very unique. Some pieces you just don't paint it takes away from the value of the piece.

Bijous · Answer

Hi, sometimes you just need to leave the project alone for a bit, then go back to it with a renewed inspiration. You just haven't built up the colors yet. If you want it more turquoise, keep working at it. Use mineral spirits to thin out the darkness if you want to bring back some of the original finish. Don't give up. Good luck!

Judy · Answer

This is very unique. What ever you decide will be great. I also like the cheese cloth idea. A little at a time. It's beautiful.

Linda Roark-Strummer · Answer

I'd rub the ridges and edges (high spots) with a gold or silver paint. I think that would make things pop more. Otherwise, I think you have done a pretty good job.

Aar32512593 · Answer

I’d find a mid to dark green spray paint, hit the entire piece and let cure. Then I’d get a bright green or other bright color and brush it on. Before it fully cures but is dry to the touch, use a damp rag to wipe away the new layer on the detailed spots of the piece. If you still feel like you want some bare wood to show, lightly sand the edges until the desired amount of wood is exposed

Missy Burch · Answer

You didn't ruin it. You can totally keep layering paint on this & make it look amazing! that is a unique piece & so worth saving. Do not give up on it!

Rachel's Trash~2~Treasures · Answer

It is pretty dark but its beautiful. Personally I like the darker look to that piece, it's got a real gothic feel to it. I absolutely love it

Ana Bacallao · Answer

Don't beat yourself up, you didn't ruin it. Try to follow some of the instructions here to apply color highlights and then some gold touches and your unique table will be a showpiece.

Itsmemic · Answer

hahaha...how many times I've said that !! Let it rest...don't look at it. Then come back with a fresh look. I'd just keep layering till the right color pops in your head. It will. !! And if not? Spray that sucker again and start over...been there done that too !!

Cindy Hagemann · Answer

You did not ruin it - this looks like Unicorn Spit paint and it requires multiple layers - just keep going with more layers in a brighter color.

Pat · Answer

Your table was beautiful the way it was, Can you tell me where it is made? I've lived in Central America and have some locally made pieces of furniture and I do love them. Yours is very unique.

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