Wanting to totally change the look of this solid maple shelf I chose a faux Venetian / old European plaster look. I am very pleased with the end result, let me share how I did it.
The handcrafted maple shelf was thick, solid and well constructed but it was dated.
The clear coat that was originally applied had drips in many places that would require a full strip and sand to stain dark or light for that matter. Why not give it a total makeover right?
Wanting texture I grabbed my Dixie Belle mud and mixed it with the darkest green I had on hand; Dixie
Belle Paint in mermaid tail. I mixed them together to a icing like consistency.
Next randomly brush Dixie Belle drop cloth over it all.
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Randomly add some more mud layering colors. |
Followed by a solid coat of drop cloth.
After leaving all the layers to dry well over night it was all sanded with a Dixie
Belle sanding sponge to reveal the layers of colors and show texture. The goal is to look like old plaster.
To add even more age and texture to this finish I tried Dixie
Belle dirt for the first time. This is earth color and it was the perfect addition.
Tadaa! Be sure to scroll down and watch the short video tour.
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I can't believe how amazing it turned out. I'm very impressed. Thank you for sharing this cool technique!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the kinds words, I truly appreciate them!
DeleteThis is absolutely beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Michelle, that means allot :)
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