My last GW trip was a success when I found this cart-
It was just a bit needy- some tlc was all it needed-
so, I flipped it over, secured it up with a piece of wood
to add new wheels to and
screwed it all together!!
I got out my fave ASCP in Paris Grey and the dark wax-
I knew it needed some pizazz along with the paint
so I checked out the blog, The Graphic Fairy!
There were so many graphics to choose from
but I figured I may use it in a bar serving cart
so that's what I set out to find-
so that's what I set out to find-
I also wanted something French,
s'il vous plait!!
So, these were the two graphics I found.
I grabbed some transfer paper
and traced over the graphics
and traced over the graphics
directly onto the top of the cart-
Then I waxed it but it was way too dark
and I couldn't rub it off
and I couldn't rub it off
so I googled some ideas-
I had clear wax
and it was suggested to apply this over the dark
to remove what I didn't want and it worked-
good tip to remember!
I'm really happy with the results!!
A fun little cart! I like it painted. I haven't tried the tranfers yet but maybe I'll have to!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! You'd never guess it was the same cart!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project! I have always loved tea carts. Too cute, and great choice in graphics!
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RJ
I love that cart! so great! When waxing, sometimes I like to mix the annie- dark wax with a little mineral spirits and it makes it go on very easy, and come off easy, if you get too much. You can use a soft brush or rag...
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love how it turned out.
ReplyDeletewow....love this cart. Are you collecting all your great stuff to have a sale some day??? I would sooo come for that! Maura
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome cart! I've never run into any cool furniture like that at my GoodWill. It tends to be a lot of questionable looking couches. Great find!
ReplyDeleteWow, absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find. Love what you did with this.
ReplyDeleteCute! Great tip about the wax, I have just taken on my first furniture painting project and I am learning a lot about finishes, I hadn't heard about removing dark wax with clear though!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out fabulous!The transfer worked great. I need to try that technique.
ReplyDelete~Danylle
Love it. I would have been beside myself with glee had I spotted that at my GW.
ReplyDeleteI really love the cart! I like the color and the transfer.
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Beautiful! You have a lovely blog, and I'm a new follower!
ReplyDeleteBest,
Anne ♥♥
Hard work and fine result!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations !
Olympia
What a wonderful find! It turned out beautifully!! ~Shelby
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