The finish wasn't quite this bad when I got it. This photo was taken after quite a bit of sanding.
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I decided to give it a wash with some white glaze.
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I wanted the white to really stick to the exposed wood, resist in some spots where the finish remained and to sink into the crevices.
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I wish it didn't blend into the wall so much. It's hard to see the finish in these photos. But I think I like the way the rocker turned out. It still has that shabby look that I love but without looking like it belongs in the dump.
Or does it?
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Wouldn't you know it- this chair is the identical twin of my very own living room rocker!
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This is his little brother.
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I did almost the very same thing to this one as the other. White primer, blue paint, lots of distressing.
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The only difference is that I didn't do any antiquing on this one because the wood underneath was already very dark. It just didn't need it.
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This table is tiny. It fits perfectly with one of my little schoolhouse chairs.
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My family and I are taking a little vacation together to celebrate me and my mister's 10th wedding anniversary, so I won't be able to post much until I get back. But I promise I have big plans for some furniture and decor projects, so stay tuned ya'll!
2 comments:
I love the rocking chair. It is so classic looking and reminiscent of days gone by that it's bound to inspire memories in many different people. It looks like you put a ton of work into this chair. Great job!
I love the blue color of the table! What color is it??
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