I finished another one of "the mint pieces" today. This one is a little different, the details are in the paint, rather than the carving.
I used my Japanese stamps and a couple of other rose stamps to create an over-the-top fanciful pattern.
I used browns, lots of gold, and green acrylic paints.
For some reason, these heavy, brass pulls seemed to work with this piece.
This is way more gorgeous than these photos show.
I am so pleased with the way this dresser turned out. I covered the top and drawer fronts with the flower/rose patterns. It is a sort of design where Sweden meets Morocco.
A close up of the drawer front.
This dresser is not vintage. I bought it at a flea market for less than $10 if I remember correctly. I didn't get some before pics (I forgot). It was scrubby and scratched up.
I wasn't able to capture how cool the gold paint looks, it just looks sort of brown. It adds a nice touch.
Very cool! It must have taken a long time to do.
ReplyDeleteWow! You have a LOT of patience and it's definitely paid off!
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wow what a fantastic idea using stamps...it looks so unique and fun, I just love it. I might need to feature this little project on my blog? would you mind? :)
ReplyDeleteIncredible, what a detailed work, well done!!
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
ReplyDeleteI painted the mint color onto the dresser in three coats, two on one day, and another coat on the following day.
I did the stamping a day after the mint paint dried. It took around 5-6 hours to do the stamped part.
thank you Polly :)
ReplyDeletethank you Sara :)
ReplyDeleteI don't mind at all ;) Blog away :):)
thank you Helena :):)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. Are you gonna paint a lacquer over it so it wont fade? or clear paint. I have an idea for a tiny bench I saw at the store now, thanx!
ReplyDeletethank you :)
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