I bought myself a treat:)
I thought these were too cute, and so I ordered some!!:) I'm going to use them on my bulletin board at the studio!! Check out fabricfarrago on etsy for more of the same and many other patterns and colors to choose from!
painting time!!:)
As promised I will attempt to post a tutorial!! I don't have step by step photos, so forgive me .........
I am going to use the black piece as my focal point ........
1. wipe down and clean all junk and gunk off of the piece :) remove all hardware , and wood filler any holes that will not be needed.
2. lightly sand all surface areas with fine sand paper - 120 grit .... I use an orbital sander for the sake of my arms!
3. tape off the windows, or any areas where you don't want paint
4. this is where it gets personal, because I rarely prime my pieces !!!! I only prime if it is absolutely essential!! Like if it is a knotty pine or redwood, or stained with permanent marker, etc.
5. paint with latex satin finish paint ...... I used a foam pad on this piece because it makes painting the shelves a snap! The foam pads are by Shur-line. I cut in all the creases and corners with a brush. I normally use two coats of paint but use your own discretion.
6. when the piece is dry I always use one of three finishes : brown wax (fiddes is my favorite), minwax stain, or clear water based poly. This piece was a minwax stain, to give it shine, and a finished solid look.
7. I apply the stain a couple of ways depending on my mood, or the piece!! Apply it with a chip brush, or a clean lint free rag , and wipe off excess with a lint free rag as well. Allow at least 48 hours to dry , until it is not " tacky" to the touch!
8. After your finish is completely done and dry, remove all tape, and put on the new or old hardware. This is the time as well, to drill new holes for new hardware if you have covered existing holes with wood filler.
9. Enjoy your new piece!
before and after
Remember these guys? ...... Well they are livin' large these days!!:) I hope you enjoy the transformation as much as I did:)
I have had a lot going on this month!! Knack has expanded!! I am now proud owner of my very own studio and the extra space, while very much needed, was lots of work to get ready!!:) Throw a trip to NYC in the mix and it gets crazy!!:) I'm excited about this weekend....... first friday.......
I know you all think I will never post a tutorial, but it is coming tomorrow or monday!! Have a great weekend!!
*note .... all images inside both cabinets are thomas paul
signage 2
I had the best time in the big apple ...... took lots of pictures:) I was just captivated by all the wordage and signage!
I'm frantically getting my studio ready for the show this weekend........ and other exciting things coming up (more on that later!) ..... so hopefully I'll get back to normal posting next week:) Hope you all are well ......
