Sunday, February 10, 2013

Old to New

Don't you just love a good find?. I sure do.. I found this beauty on a local site similar to Craig's List. After a coat of Anna Sloan chalkpaint and some wax I knew I had a great score.. Did I tell you I paid only $30 for this huge mirror? I thought it was a great price.. I know there are some masters out there that have finds for a lot less but, considering the same size at Home Goods runs close to $200 it was a deal to me.  

 
I think the detail is lovely.. one crack on one of the edges but you really can't find it unless you look really hard.


   
Did I say I love the detail on this?
 
 
As most of you know chalk paint is known for the convenience of not having to use a primer. Got to love that.. I know I do.. saves a LOT of time and work.
 
 
 
Chalk paint dries to a chalky finish so it needs to have a layer of wax applied over the paint when it dries.  This is the stage I always think I made a mistake.
 
Annie Sloan has stained and clear waxes. After I waxed clear I applied a light coat of the stained wax and wiped it off the surface.. it stays in the grooves. I used some sandpaper on some wear areas.
Amazing how the texture changes with the waxing.  
 
 
 
Presto! Well not really.. it took a few hours. But, for $30 I feel she is a beaut!
 
 


 
The mantel needs a little work but, plenty of time. 
I think it was a pretty sucessful weekend!
 
Beverly
 

10 comments:

Barbara F. said...

Welcome back, Bev, so happy to see a post. Mirror turned out great. xo

Rosemary@villabarnes said...

Love the details on the frame. Your finish really enhances it.

Mariaelena said...

really beautiful...nice job...Happy Monday, Mariaelena

Linda said...

That turned out beautifully...you did a great job!! Have a wonderful day!!

Karen said...

That is a beautiful mirror, the paint really made it shine. I wish I could find one like that, I've been looking and looking without success.

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

Gorgeous! I think it was a great buy too. Love it in white!

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Beautiful, Beverly! I love the mirror and what a great buy. Thanks for joining the Open House party. xx, Sherry

Ldy ~~ Dy said...

Very pretty! You did a great job. I have a similar mirror in storage that I want to finish in the same fashion. I'm inspired!

Ldy ~~ Dy said...

Very pretty! You did a great job. I have a similar mirror in storage that I want to finish in the same fashion. I'm inspired!

Barbara Jean said...

enjoying strolling through your place...wonderful projects.

blessings
barb