In there current state, I can't say I really like them but who couldn't use another candle holder, right?!
So, I painted a light coat of Annie Sloan's Old White, followed up by a wash with some gray latex paint I had around. I wish I would have taken a picture at this stage because with the gray wash, it looked pretty dull and cold. So here is when the wax entered. Every time I've used the wax, I have used the wax brush and can't achieve a smooth finish. This time I just went with a good old rag. I applied the clear wax followed directly with the dark wax. This gave it so much more character, warmth, and depth. Just look at it.
Get a little closer.
A lot different from what it started out as, uh? I'm sharing this over at:
I always use a rag with the waxes, Julie. More because I wasn't spending more money on the brushes and also because I didn't have extra brushes on hand! Your candleholder turned out wonderfully.
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ReplyDeleteI LOVE your candle holder! I just tried wax for the first time last week, and I'm new to the whole process,too. Where I live is sort of out in the middle of nowhere - no Annie Sloan products within hundreds of miles. I was happy to find Minwax clear pastewax! I'd so love to try some dark wax, but for now, I'm using the gel stain, and I like it.
Thanks for stopping by Revisionary Life!
-Revi
Great job it looks lovely!
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