I found this side table at a local shop for $18. It was a pale pink color (not particularly attractive), but solid wood and in good shape.
(before)
I gave it one coat of Annie Sloan chalk paint in Arles. Arles is a yellow/ochre color. I painted right over the pink. When it was dry, I brushed on a coat of clear wax followed by a coat of dark wax.
The dark wax really added some depth to the finish. It looks similar to grain paint.
Tip: Use a clear coat of wax under a dark coat of wax so that the paint doesn’t get stained or dirty looking.
I’ve been playing with acrylic paint and canvas and having a lot of fun with it – following the DIY Impressionist Landscape Art tutorial, but not doing a white wash over it.
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Jennifer Rizzo
Beautiful color Mary! I’ve always wanted to try Aries. Might have to be my next purchase 🙂
Very cute Mary – great color – I would like to Please come by my linky party hapening now to link it up – I would love to see you there!
Stacey of Embracing Change
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Super cute! it’s amazing what her paint can do!
Look at that – I found your paintings – they are so great, off to check out the link you provided! Take care, Laura
What a beautiful modern piece! We’d love it if you wanted to link up to our Repurpose-Remodel-Reveal linky party, I know our readers would love to see it too! (It starts tomorrow- Friday, March 16th 2012 at 7:00 am and reoccures every 1st and 3rd Friday)
-Whitney @ TheRoosterAndTheHen
Hello Mary,
Love your table and I am a huge fan of Arles. I found your blog via Facebook where Annie Sloan herself recommended I come visit you. Well done!
janet xox
The Empty Nest
Oh, pretty! Love the pink showing through.
This looks great! I would never have thought about that color combination.