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Classic Black Antique China Cabinet

  Does anyone have china dishes anymore? Is it still a thing? Years ago, when I got married, it was all about picking your china pattern and creating a gift registry for the pieces you needed. My pattern was called Chelsea by Royal Doulton, and it was a soft muted floral.
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JUMBO Jewelry Chest in Classic Black


You may have seen this jumbo jewelry chest or even have it as it is a current product. I bought one for my middle daughter a few years back. She loves the size which provides tons of storage.


They are done in a faux cherry wood finish. I picked this one up from a local buy and sell site. It was in immaculate shape. It just needed a new look. Classic black was my choice.

Just look at all the storage and huge beveled mirror.


For ease of painting I stuck paper under the mirror edges. The entire chest was wiped clean.


Then all surfaces with scuff sanded with a Dixie Belle sanding sponge. This gives the smooth surface a bit of "stick" for the paint. The dust was wiped with a damp cloth.

Classic black, anchor Dixie Belle silk mineral paint was brushed on with a medium flat Dixie Belle synthetic brush. This size is perfect for all the surfaces.

I was working on 2 anchor projects at the same time. This chest and a large oval mirror. It looks so much better painted then the worn wood.


All surfaces got a coat of this rich black paint. Silk has a built in primer and top coat making it a one step paint!


After the first coat was dry I used my handy Dyson hand held vacuum in all the velvet lined surfaces.


Two coats went on in total. I like to buff sand the surfaces with a piece of brown paper to make the finish feel just like silk. Did you know brown paper acts like a super fine grit sandpaper?


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It has a key and a watch form included too


take a video tour of this jumbo beauty





I tried to get pictures to show scale as photos can be deceiving


This dresser tutorial is coming soon


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  1. Vintage Style GalJuly 22, 2023 1:00 PM

    I have never heard the tip about brown paper LeeAnn! Thanks for sharing, we are working on a piece. I am looking forward to seeing how it will turn out.

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    1. Creative MomentsJuly 22, 2023 5:22 PM

      I hope you find it works well. I like using it allot.

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  2. SlabsAugust 31, 2023 7:28 PM

    The black does look so much prettier and especially after all the work you have done, perfect and I am sure your daughter loves it.

    Thank you for sharing your links with us at #276 SSPS Linky. See you again next week.

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