Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Retro in Black and White

Lately it seems all my work is being done on mid-century pieces. I went up a few decades and 
wandered into the 70s.  Ah yes, the wonderful 70s.  Great times. 
But dreadful clothing and furniture! Behold the common dresser:
                   At least its wood and not laminate. Veneer is just barely one step up.
But these do clean up nicely!!!
I would like to give a shout out to Dionne over at The Turquoise Iris for this inspiration. 
I saw one she did in black and white that was just beautiful! She always does such unique work.
                                 The body got primered in gray and the front white.
I used a semi-gloss in both the white and the black.  But I had the hardest time getting the top
to smooth out. I used a Sherwin Williams acrylic and painted at least 3-4 coats. Was not happy.
I sanded between coats but just could not get his smooth. So I completely sanded it off and started over.
This time I used a BM black. Much better. 
The handles were sprayed with carbon mist and highlighted w/gold gilding wax.
          And of course there always has to be a little surprise detail when you look behind the door.
Viola
Linking up at my fave parties!! :
Kammys Korner - Trash to Treasure Tuesdays
Domestically Speaking - The Power of Paint Party
The Shabby Creek Cottage - Transformation Thursday
Miss Mustardseed - Furniture Feature Friday
Redoux - Friday Link Up Party
Homespun Happenings - Rustic Restorations Weekend
Funky Junk Interiors - Saturday Night Special
1929 Charmer - Sundays Best Party
Knick of Time Interiors - Knick of Time Tuesday
Elizabeth and Co., My uncommon Slice of Suburbia,
Savvy Southern Style. Weds, Beyond the Picket Fence, PJH Designs
From my Front Porch to Yours,  The 36th Avenue,
Between Naps on the Porch
                                                   The Dedicated House,-Mon
                                         Redoux

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