Thursday, June 30, 2011

It's About Time

I've been wanting to paint this clock for quite some time




I finally found some time to paint it a few months ago. I chose to paint it black, but then didn't care for the way it was looking.




I sanded it down to the bare wood so I could start over. 




Lots of time passed before I was able to paint the clock again. This time I used Annie Sloan's chalk paint in "Old White."  After painting, I sanded it for a slightly distressed look.






I applied a coat of clear wax, and then brushed on a coat of the dark wax. I was kind of digging the look of the dark wax, so I applied quite a bit. It looked pretty cool from this angle...






From this angle... not so much. Sort of looks like my 2-year-old painted it.








The great thing about chalk paint is that it's really easy to experiment with. It dries in no time, so you can paint, sand and wax quickly.


I lightly sanded, applied another coat of "Old White" and clear wax. This time I blotted most of the dark wax off of the brush and then lightly applied it. It's a much more subtle look.











All I can say is... it's about time I finished this project!


I'd love to hear how you find or make the time to get your projects done :) 






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5 comments:

  1. I like the results. It looks terrific.
    As a painter, I cannot wait to get painting each day but, like others, some days are admin which also needs attending
    Thanks for telling about chalk paint
    Helen Tilston

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  2. It's different, first clock I have seen chalk painted!~ How do I find time..I am like the energizer bunny some days, and other days..I have no desire. So basically I would say I can knock out a few projects in a day, and then rest for the next few days. Happy 4th!

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  3. Love the clock! Love Annie Sloan chalk paint. if you have time, swing by my blog and read the one about Goodwill and Chalk Paint. I redid a little pedestal table I found at Goodwill. I have a list of projects like a mile wide. Don't know how I'll get them all done. But, it keeps me out of trouble. lol. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/

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  4. The clock and the bench both look great!

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  5. It turned out great! Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday--hope you'll be back this week!
    Mary

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