CHEST OF DRAWERS MAKEOVER

I mentioned this lil neglected chest of drawers in a previous post, where there are more pics,  and promised to give a quick tutorial.  So, here goes.  

It was something of a wreck when I found it.  Actually it was standing in the display window of a little downtown shop and looked pretty good.  THEN, I got er home and got a better look.  Have you EVER bought something and then wondered "why didn't I take a CLOSER look before committing to buy THIS THING?"  The veneer was peeling away and the legs FELL OFF while I was loading er on the truck.   But, I did love the legs and the price was not too bad.  Just look at these 'before' pics and you'll see what I mean.

But, already paid for her, I sat in to make her look like I knew she could and SHOULD.  I peeled as much of the remaining veneer away, leaving just a little around the edges.  Then, glued the legs in tightly, using my ole faithful,  Elmer's Wood Glue.  The drawers came out and the hardware off.  Put the knobs down into a piece of Styrofoam just to give it somewhere to stand.

Now, since I hadn't gotten into chalk painting yet, I gave the drawers a good sanding with my 'Lil Mouse' by Black and Decker.  Well, I did the rest of the chest as well.  Ready to paint, I used a turquoise that I had mixed special at my local Glidden store.  After brushing on two coats, I let dry for a couple hours.  Then, using Miss Mousey again, I sanded back areas to give the piece that perfectly aged look........especially the corners and edges of the chest.

Taking a soft cloth, I rubbed on Minwax special walnut, then almost immediately rubbed it off.  This ages the piece and gives it a nice soft sheen at the same time.  The Minwax will probably take a day or so to dry, according to the humidity.

I liked the knobs, so thought I 'd use them, but the color just didn't work now.  They were kinda brownish, rusty looking.  Soooo, all I did was pick up a tiny bit of the turquoise paint on a soft brush.  Then, on a paper towel, brush most of it back off.  This is called dry brushing.  So, now brush over your hardware, leaving just a hint of color, and waaalaaa...........WHAT A CHANGE.

  

Ya'll hurry back to see me.  I'm workin on a Victorian rocker that I think is a CUTIE.  See you soon.  8-)



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