
Here it is!

This table has made several moves...a couple being cross-country...while being carelessly toted in the back of a moving van. As shown below, there are lots of dings and scrapes that demonstrate it's use and abuse...

Well, when I was looking at the DecoArt paint products for this month, I was drawn to their metallic paints and glazes. I thought they might be perfect for showing my dear coffee table some love. But while I am quite familiar working with paint rollers and spray paint, the idea of doing a crafty, detailed painting project concerned me. I didn't know what products to buy or when to use a paint or glaze.

No better way to learn than to jump in and try them both! I decided to get the paint in Rich Espresso and the glaze in Renaissance Brown. I knew from the start, however, that this was going to be a trial and error project!

One of the most exciting parts of this project was opening the jars. The DecoArt metallic products are so rich and beautiful. I started by dipping the corner of a foam brush into the Rich Espresso metallic paint. I applied it to the area. I tried the glaze over the top of it but soon figured out that a glaze was not going to give me the effect I wanted. Like I said...trial and error. :)

I also soon realized that this area was more of a "chip" than a ding and that there are so many other colors and textures going on in this table than I realized. Oh, Miss Mustard Seed, where are you....?

Well, with the glass back in place, it is much less noticeable than what I started with. That is an accomplishment, right? I think I will need to reexamine DecoArt's paint colors and see if I can get appropriate colors to complete the stipple effect that is found on the rest of the table.

So, here is the overall effect and the products that I used...

For my first foray into painting on this scale, I am happy to say I survived. DIY is about stepping out of your comfort zone and doing those things that you might not be skilled at...yet. Scared as I was, I made it through and am excited to figure out how to make this first attempt even better. Then I will continue the process on the rest of the table.
Any tips for the decorative painting novice?
Oh what fun... getting a little frisky with the metallic. I do think I would be terrified, but you make it look easy!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. Those products look really fun. I love the texture and sheen!
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Jen
Nice touch up job! You would never guess it was so chipped before... Looks great, and I love glass topped tables (even though they are dust magnets!)
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I think it looks great! You don't notice the chip at all! Super!
ReplyDeleteAm loving the products your purchased. Give me a lot of thoughts on where to use them here.
Thanks
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SueAnn