Florence over Barcelona Orange Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan.

I saw this photo in a magazine and completely fell in love with the color combination. I know I wrote a post about this in the past, for the life of me- I cannot find it on my website. And since I just a call from a local customer asking about it- I thought I would repost it quickly!

What makes this piece so pretty is the color combination. First, the piece was painted in Barcelona Orange Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan.

After one or two solid coats of the Barcelona Orange Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan , I would recommend applying an application of Annie’s Clear Chalk Paint Wax. You want to put the wax on and then, immediately remove the excess. I like to use a wax brush and feel that it gives you a better application, but if you are on a budget or plan on only doing one project, use some Scott Shop Towels or lint free rags instead.

After you have applied the wax, I would wait till the following day and apply a coat (or two) of Florence Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. Florence is a beautiful color! According to Annie, Florence was ” inspired by the colors of the copper green mineral and semi-precious stone, malachite, and from the same family of stones as azurite and turquoise. In the 17th and 18th century it was used as a color made with verdigris but as it is a very fugitive color turning black with time so we are not aware of how it was used on woodwork in many houses. It is a classical color found in classical Italian furniture.”


After you have one or two thorough coats of the Florence Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan then take a lightly moisten wash cloth or baby wipe and squeeze to remove ALL EXCESS moisture! You do not want any water dripping down your piece. Use the moisten towel like you would sandpaper. Gently rub the surface in the direction you want to “distress.” Keep in mind, distressing is usually heaviest in the corner and lighter as you move away. Below is a close up of a buffet that I did this technique on.

Once you have it looking the way you want, then- seal it again using a coat or two of Annie’s Clear Chalk Paint Wax.

I hope you give this combination a try. It is really pretty when you have detail to show off.

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Making a “Teal” with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan

Interested in making a teal using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan?  If you are by one of our shops – you can always stop in and experiment mixing using our paint bar.  Otherwise- another option is using our virtual color mixing tool that is on-line HERE.  This software tool allows you to select up to three colors and specify different ratios to see a hypothetical mixture of what the mix outcome would like.  
 
Otherwise, here are some “teal” color recipe ideas to get you started.  Remember, Chalk Paint® is an artisan paint and Annie created it for you to use, to experiment with and to enjoy!
 
* Old Ochre and Florence make a nice Tiffany Blue- some of our customers call that teal.
 
* 3 parts Aubusson Blue and 1 part Antibes Green.  (but we encourage you to play with various amounts because the created colors are beautiful)
 
* Equal parts Aubusson Blue and Florence
 

* Napoleonic Blue and Florence1 part each, that makes a nice dark teal.  Then, if you want the best turquoise…..add 1/2 the mixed amount of quart of Pure White.

*  For a brighter teal, try only 10 or 20% Napoleonic Blue added to Florence.
 
Once you create your customer color  – you can then lighten it using Pure White.
 
Celeste Blemenauer – an Annie Sloan Stockist at her shop, Catfish Studios Mixed  Aubusson Blue with a hefty touch of Antibes Green to create a Teal on the hutch below to make a shade that everyone has loved.
 

 

Florence Chalk Paint® Dining Room Table by Indigo Tones

Florence Chalk Paint®

Florence Sample Board

 

The Purple Painted Lady loves what Indigo Tones did with their Chalk Paint®!<p>

Kerry owns a business called Indigo Tones in Pittsford, NY.  Kerry is a personal color analyst and color is her life! <p>The Purple Painted South Main St Indigo Tones Pittsford

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kerry decided to repaint her dining room table to freshen it up.   Below is her table BEFORE she started her project.<p>

BEFORE The Purple Painted Lady Indigo Tones dining table Florence

Kerry’s favorite color is Florence.  In fact ~ on a side note, she said if you are shopping for an outfit- Florence is the one color that will universally look good on anyone, no matter their skin tone. <p>

Back to the table though – after  Florence was painted, Kerry added some dimension by color washing and hard brushing on some Arles and Provence…….finishing off with dark wax.<p>

 

Arles is a beautiful sunflower – golden yellow.<p>

Arles Sample BoardProvence and Florence are similar colors.  But Provence reminds me of the color of a Tiffany jewelry box and Florence is more of the patina color you get from copper.<p>

Florence Provence Chalk Paint The purple Painted Lady Samle Boards

Kerry’s goal was to create the same rich tones from the tole trays in the background and I think she got it.……. She also loves the way the wax softens everything.<p>

Florence Provence Chalk Paint The purple Painted Lady Indigo Tones Dining table Kerry

 

 

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BUY PRODUCT FROM THE PURPLE PAINTED LADY™:

First- if you have a local stockist- go visit them and build a relationship with them.  Go to them with your questions and project issues.  BUT- if you do not have a local stockist- we invite you to try our customer service!

As for buying any of the products we mentioned earlier in this post- I hope that you select The Purple Painted Lady™ to be your one stop resource!  We have two locations in western NY.  Check out our Information tab and come and meet us!  Otherwise- if you are not located near me- the following information may apply to you.  This information is directed to those who do NOT have a local stockist.  Because if you do – go and meet them, shop from them and build a relationship with them.  The guidance, information and knowledge they share with you – will be invaluable.  But, if you are in a location where there is no one selling paint products- and you must buy on-line- consider us.  With that said, visit www.anniesloan.com to find a stockist near you.
 
We are here to help you, our customers!  We want you to be successful!  And, just so you know, when you place an order with The Purple Painted Lady:
 
SOME OF THE REASONS WE THINK OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE IS THE BEST:
 
*  We sell Chalk Paint® for $34.95
*  If you order before 3 pm EASTERN TIME any day Monday thru Friday – we will ship out your package that SAME day.
*  We ship orders out every since week day all over the US.
*  We offer the lowest flat rate UPS shipping cost so if you are one town away or 10 states away- the shipping cost is the same.
*  We have awesome follow up customer service, too!
 
 
And- it is my paint sales that keep me in business and allow me to be here to help you.  (my shameless but honest plug)    Here is a link to our on-line shop=>   http://shop.thepurplepaintedlady.com/
 
: )  And I will be here to help you as you progress through your future project!  And if I do say so myself- we offer the BEST customer service that you will ever experience!Lastly- if I was helpful to you- ….please consider leaving a positive review on my Facebook business page sharing your positive experience or thoughts about The Purple Painted Lady.  Here is a link to my Facebook page=>  http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Purple-Painted-Lady/291882785710    This really helps me!  (wink, wink!)
XO
Trish

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