Chalk Painting My First Project
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Sue386571
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My first project was a small dresser that I painted with ASCP Violet. I have not waxed it yet. I would like it to be a darker color but not a distressed look. What can I do to achieve this look? Also, should I change the knobs? I prefer more of a traditional look than the distressed look.
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Sorry that I posted this twice - my mistake. I'm learning :)
Sue386571
on Jul 30, 2014
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Holly Hobby has a large selection of knobs and are having a good sale right now on all of them. I just came from that website. Cool knobs are awesome. Dark wax for darker, as dark or as lighter dark as you like. If too much dark wax, add some more clear. Also can make a light glaze in any color, using the artisan gilding paints (of any color) and mineral spirits. I got my gilding paints at same store that I got the ASCP. I think that process might be a little advanced, but it IS beautiful. Do you have a local store that sells ASCP that can give you assistance like this? We have one here that's always willing to answer questions. Hope that's of some help.
Janet koons
on Jul 30, 2014
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Oh, and your piece looks beautiful!
Janet koons
on Jul 30, 2014
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Just remember, as I am learning, to not be nervous about messing up or anything because we can go back and fix anything. That helps me not be nervous (most of the time - heh).
Janet koons
on Jul 30, 2014
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I'm a newbie to ASCP also but after watching a bunch of videos and talking to an experienced painter I've heard that after you put clear wax in and you want a darker finish toucan add dark wax which enhances the color.
Sharon
on Sep 02, 2015
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