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DIY Furniture Flip: Refinished Solid Maple Dresser in Classic White

In this tutorial, I’m sharing how I completely transformed a   solid maple, Canadian-made dresser   into a fresh, modern piece that’s both timeless and functional. Originally a tired chest of drawers, this sturdy maple beauty got a full makeover — from sanding and priming to a   crisp classic white finish   and   new stainless steel bar and knob hardware . The result? A clean, elegant dresser with   five easy-glide drawers   that looks right at home in any bedroom, guest room, or entryway. Follow along to see each step of the refinishing process and how a little paint and hardware can give solid wood furniture a brand-new life.
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Vintage Peony Tin Created From Shiny Silver New One

 


Do you remember the old tins from days gone by that had flowers on them? I think they were usually cannister sets. My sister in law gifted me treats in a shiny new silver tin that I envisioned looking like these old beauties. Here is how I recreated the look.


This is the super shiny tin I was gifted. It was just wiped with a damp micro cloth to be sure no fingerprints or dust was on the surface.


The secret to painting shiny smooth glossy surfaces is Dixie Belle Slick Stick. This product allows paint to stick to anything.

Stir well (I use chopsticks we always seem to have in excess) and brush on 2 coats then let dry 24 hours.


I had a few projects on the go giving them each a coat of Dixie Belle Slick Stick. This is the first coat on.

Here are the other projects; a jumbo cup, a cup and saucer set and a Christmas plant pot tutorial soon.


This is the second coat, there is also a square plant pot added to the projects. Allow the slick stick to dry 24 hours.


The tin was painted in a favorite warm white called endless shore in the Dixie Belle silk mineral paint line brushed on with the mini Dixie Belle synthetic brush.

Allow this to dry overnight too.


 Now for the fun part; the vintage floral Dixie Belle transfers were cut into pieces and a layout created. Each one was placed where I wanted it and rubbed with the stick to adhere to the surface.

Once I had all the flowers and leaves in place I sealed the transfers with Dixie Belle Terra Seal. This is a perfect matte sealer.


To age the tin I added brown best dang wax to the edges, creases and surface.


I am a HUGE peony fan so this transfer was perdfect.


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This tin is perfect to use as a canister, treat bucket, to hid remotes or other things out of sight, the storage ideas are endless.


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