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5.07.2013

1930's side table reveal::


  Finally, I can share my milk paint project that I've been working on recently. To recap, the day before Easter I attended an auction and came home with this 1930's side table in need of a coat of paint nothing more. READ MORE BELOW... POST ( PAINT it)
  I'm not an expert when it comes to finishes or paint techniques if you know what I mean. Very unfamiliar with milk paint, I thought I'd give it a try. So, here it is the final table in ironstone milk paint from Miss Mustard Seed. I do have to say Marian's videos on you tube are spot on if you want to try her products. Easy to use with great instructions on how to apply. This piece was my practice piece and I do recommend if you've never tried milk paint before to practice before hand. The side table has two coats milk paint to get that chippy look. You can also apply a bonding agent to your paint to get a less chippy effect. Here's where next time depending on the piece I might add this solution. Two coats of Miss Mustard seed wax and it's finished. I'm not 100% certain I like the bottom shelf with all that chippy effect. Let's say I'm happy that I was brave enough to try something new without the help of my hubby for once. To me, that's all that really matters. Oh, before I forget thanks again Marian@ Miss Mustard Seed for your inspiration. Here's to many more milk paint projects to come from me in the future...xo Liz
  
Linking: Miss Mustard Seed "Furniture feature Friday" 
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13 comments:

  1. TrishaMay 7, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    I think it turned out great...love the chippiness!

    ~Trisha

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  2. Sue @ Miss Phoebes PerchMay 8, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    It came out great! Thanks for sharing your experience. Sue

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  3. LizlovesVintageMay 8, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    Thank you Trisha and Sue! It was a fun experience.
    xo Liz

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  4. Laura @ 52 FLEAMay 8, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    I know what you mean about doing it yourself without your husband's help! Lol. I have all the brushes and Annie Sloans chalk paint. I just have to carve out the time to tackle the projects Waiting to get done!

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  5. KathiMay 8, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    I love it! I have been thinking about trying her milk paint too, glad to know the videos were helpful. You may have given me just the push I need to go ahead and give this a try.

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  6. OliveMay 8, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    Bravo, It turned out great. I paint maybe two pieces of furniture a year.

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  7. Linda@Coastal CharmMay 9, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    Elizabeth,
    This table makeover looks great...just the right amount of chippy!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  8. LizlovesVintageMay 9, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Thank You Linda! I wasn't sure if I liked that much chippy? It's growing on me though :)

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  9. LizlovesVintageMay 9, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Kathi and Laura, you must give it a try. Really easy.. but, you do need to set some time aside when you're not in a rush.

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  10. LizlovesVintageMay 9, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    Thanks Olive that's good to know. Now, if I need advice I can give to a buzz, lol

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  11. UnknownMay 10, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    I like the table much better with the milk paint refinish. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. LizlovesVintageMay 10, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    Thank you Beverly!
    xx Liz

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  13. Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelleMay 12, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    Love what you did with the table! Life to the full! Melissa

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