Trish, I purchased a new, raw and wooden highchair to paint. I am guessing it is poplar or pine. There is a knot under the lid that doesn't show. How should I prepare the surface...shellac the whole thing first or use a primer of some sort before I add the chalk paint? Thanks in advance.
06/18/2013 at 8:59 AM
I need help! I have a custom job (my first BTW) and she wants it done in ASCP Old White with a brown top and distressed. What is the best way to distress it? Give it a coat of the brown that I'm going to paint the the top in then cover with Old White then lightly sand before clear waxing?
06/15/2013 at 2:22 PM
The Purple Painted Lady added 4 new photos to the album 2013 Barn Sale & Junk Jubilee Artists.
Watch this list grow and grow and grow! Guaranteed to have 80 amazing artists, bakers, wineries, cheese makers, fruit, vegatable & flower farmers, bee keepers and live music and ...who knows what else I may come up with!. All happening on Saturday, September 21st, 2013 from 10 till 5pm on my private property of 17 acres in Upstate NY. There is nothing else like this event around! Hope to see you there! $1 admission fee to benefit a local non-profit charity. Feel free to visit our Facebook event page to stay on top of sale announcements! Here is a link to that: https://www.facebook.com/events/138381982990230/ If interested in being a vendor- please visit our website here=> http://www.thepurplepaintedlady.com/become-a-2013-barn-sale-vendor/
I just wanted to thank you again for your invaluable advice on painting the dining room table!
06/13/2013 at 9:42 PM
How would you like a detailed post showing 4 ways to use Dark Wax? I have information written on my website here about Dark Wax => http://www.thepurplepaintedlady.com/2012/07/dont-be-afraid-of-the-dark-dark-wax-by-annie-sloan-that-is/ .... but I think we need visuals. I have 4 matching cabinet doors that I will paint and then demonstrate the dark wax on...using it straight over dried clear wax, applied over moist clear wax, applied after dipping tips of the wax brush in Mineral Spirits and applied as a glaze. Sound helpful to you? If yes...LIKE below and this will be my homework for next week! : )
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Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark!….. Dark Wax by Annie Sloan, that is!!!! (making a Glaze with Dark Wax)Posted on 07/07/2012 by TriciaOne of the easiest ways to add richness and depth to a piece of furniture is with using Dark Wax to finish it!!! Dark Wax ages a piece and gives it a depth of richness com...
What a gift you have and share! Thank you.
Hi Tricia and Adrienne
Just received my "clear wax" brush - the big fat one and my Purdy 2 1/2" flat brush. My husband wanted me to know someone had addressed a box to me calling me "awesome." I've never been awesome to anyone other than my Heavenly Father and maybe my grand babies. So thank you. That is so nice. Count me as a new customer. I love your You-tube sites. They are awesome. Oh there's that word again! So thank you again. I love my brushes. And don't worry I will take good are of them.
06/12/2013 at 1:37 PM
My husband and I LOVE our piano that I painted with Annie Sloan Old White and Napoleon Blue. Isn't it beautiful???? I can't say enough great things about Tricia--she was SUPER helpful throughout the entire process! She helped me decide on what colors to use, and she answered texts and even called me when I had questions about the painting process. Thank you, Tricia! I will be buying more A.S. chalk paint from you in the future.
06/12/2013 at 8:34 AM
My store move is done- let me know if you would like to connect about having you at the Barn Sale & Junk Jubilee happening on 9/21/13. I will be at Lento event next week too- in case you want to connect then. Thanks and excited to meet you!
Distress before OR after waxing, that is the question. You can distress prior to waxing or after. There are reasons on when you might want to distress after, however, I typically distress before. If you sand before waxing- it will be less work since you are not sanding through the wax application. If you sand before waxing though- the Chalk Paint® that you are removing with the sand paper will turn into a fine powder and settle down on the floor...put a drop cloth down to save on mess. AND never- use a damp mop to clean up the particles! The moisture will turn the powder into a wash and you will get the color all over your floor. If you sand AFTER waxing- it takes a bit more elbow grease, and you will probably want to add another layer of clear wax to protect the raw areas you sanded...but if this is your first time ever painting and distressing...by having a wax application on the painted piece first- you won't accidentally take off too much paint, as you learn how to finesse the sand paper with the right amount of pressure. Also-(and for example) if you painted a piece in Graphite while it is sitting in an all white room that has white carpet, I would still put a drop cloth down and distress after waxing. If you sand after waxing, you will see you have less dust since the wax and paint removed seem to stick more onto your sandpaper. Hope this helped!
06/12/2013 at 8:18 AM
The Purple Painted Lady is very excited to welcome K. Higgins & Co. to our 9/21/13 Barn Sale & Junk Jubilee!! You will find Vintage-inspired Art Charms & Custom Photo Jewelry at this artist's tent! Get there early, otherwise I will buy her out of all her creations. I LOVE HER WORK! Visit her Facebook page and let her know The Purple Painted Lady sent you!
Do I have to put on the wax before I distress the piece? I started sanding then I stop and thought I better ask.
06/11/2013 at 6:08 PM
Great Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® BASICS Workshop held today at The Purple Painted Lady. I now know 6 more fantastic people and had a lot of fun learning with you all! It is a blessing that I get to do this.
I was wondering why I can't "tag" you in a post? Any idea??? I wanted to tag you so people could just click on it and come to your page. :/ Thanks! :)
06/11/2013 at 7:47 AM
I own a small business and have a shop in the village in Macedon. I paint furniture and kitchens and sell decorative paint products and a medley of over home decor items. Can you email me more information about what the Rochester Women's Network has to offer? Is there a membership fee? Monthly meetings? Thanks so much. takuntz@rochester.rr.com
06/11/2013 at 5:33 AM
We sell online! I am always receiving emails asking if we sell Chalk Paint® or Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint on line. The answer is YES! We do, and in fact- we always try to ship same day as long as the order was received early enough and include instructions with every product packaged. Of all the other things we have at our shop for sale - I have to share....we have the most amazing candles. They are online too. They burn over 155 hours, and have an incredible scent that will not give you a headache. (lots of candles do that to me.) The Lemon Custard is my favorite! Happy Tuesday! http://www.thepurplepaintedlady.com/shop/
06/10/2013 at 8:03 PM
For all of my guests who come from out of town to visit or to take workshops at The Purple Painted Lady- our Bed & Breakfast of choice is Springdale Farm Bed and Breakfast. Located only 10 minutes away from our shop - you will not want to leave once you check in!
FINALLY!!!! Someone that leaves AMAZING "how tos" and Q&A about Chalk Paint! Thank you for being so detailed on your blog! Going to paint some old furniture and cabinets for our basement "man cave". Always wondered how the Chalk Paint worked... Thank you.. thank you.. thank you!
