Thursday, August 22, 2013

Ebonizing

Of course once again I forgot to take before pics!

But you get the idea from the legs of this table!

A typical Varnished drop leaf table!
 

I sanded it down to the bare wood!

Made a mixture of steel wool and vinegar!

Put several coats of this on the top of the table, this is called "Ebonizing"
 After the solution set in I did a wash of watered down white chalk paint! so it kind of looks like "Driftwood!" 
I dropped it off to the artist who did this sand dollar on this table! I can't wait to see what she does next! I will keep you posted!!

Sunday, August 4, 2013

This is a very solid old piece!
 However it was badly stained on top and a little bit smelly!
 Almost forgot to take "before" pics!
I hardly ever paint anything black!

but this being such a masculine piece it needed a strong solid color!

moved it into the shop to start some Fall Vignettes

I love the little bit of distressing and the "new" vintage glass knob
A Strong solid Finish for this Old Sturdy Piece!