Chalk paint project #1

Well, I finally finished my first project with the chalk paint.  I am pleased with the result even if I am still on a learning curve with it.  Let me remind you of the before.

Yes, it is a partial, very heavy headboard with great lines.  It was telling me to make a sign similar to Ballard plaque like this one:

First, I put on two thin coats of old white.  Let me warn you that this paint dries pretty fast but on the plus side I could smell no paint smells at all.  I usually sand in between coats when using latex but didn't with this.  I found that I could see my brush strokes which I don't care for but maybe it makes the sign look more authentic?!  Anyways, I used carbon paper to trace the letters and hand painted using duck egg blue.  I wish I would have stopped here and taken a photo.  I think I really liked it without the aged look but decided to go distressed and aged.  Anyways, I tried out the soft clear wax first.  I think I was a bit afraid to slather it on due to it's price.  After I applied and buffed the clear wax, I applied the dark wax.  I found this to give it an extreme aged look which I'm not for sure that I am found of (yet).  Without further ado:

 

Here is a little bit closer shot:

I would love to know what you think of the final result.  So, please leave a comment and let me know.  I plan on sharing over at: