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CHALKY FINISH
Painter’s Checklist
SURFACE
Furniture piece of your choice
PALETTE
DECOART AMERICANA DECOR CHALKY FINISH
Lace (off-white)
Serene (soft turquoise)
BRUSHES
DECOART AMERICANA DECOR BRUSHES Series ADB01 waxing brush
Series ADB02 1" angle
Series ADB03 2" flat
Series ADB04 4" flat
SUPPLIES
Basic painting supplies (see page 96) DecoArt Americana Decor Crackle Medium DecoArt Americana Decor Crème Wax (Clear and Deep Brown)
Fine grit production/sandpaper
Makeup sponge
Old t-shirt or soft cloth
Plastic wrap
Interesting pieces for DecoArt Chalky Finish paint can be found at garage sales, in attics, at secondhand furniture shops—even in your current furniture col- lection. This is a chance to give new life to an old,
worn, or tired piece. The piece shown is interestingly carved with fancy knobs. When I found this piece, it was covered with an old card table that had no legs and the top was missing. I happened to have an old tabletop that fit on the top perfectly. The possibilities are endless with this product. I have painted chairs, tables, rockers, a dining table, serving trays, and more. The brushes I recommend aren’t required, but they are a good invest- ment if you plan to finish several large pieces.
LET’S PAINT
STEP 1
If using a secondhand piece, scrub and wash the whole piece inside and out. Let dry. If the surface is extremely rough, use medium-grit sandpaper to smooth the surface; otherwise, no sanding is necessary.
Sculpting
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Seminar Teacher
Seminars include: Acrylics, Oils and Sculpting with Quik WoodTM.
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