Hello there, friends!
I’ve decided that it’s time to bring back some posts from way back when…those buried in the archives of this 4 year old blog. I’ll occasionally post an old tutorial on Saturday’s instead of a Worthy Reading links. This one comes from a painted french chair using a dry brush technique.
Here’s one of my furniture painting video tutorials (p.s. youtube users are sometimes awesome, and sometimes there are some serious haters out there–very different vibe than the one here. I’m always a little shocked when I read a mean comment over there, lol, but then I just. walk. away. and have a laugh.)
There are some dogs barking in the background, so hopefully it will still be a helpful tutorial for you furniture-painting lovers out there.
#dogsandall
Dry brushing isn’t so difficult, but it takes a little practice to keep it from looking too forced, and I find that my taste changes year to year. The main thing is to get started–to paint, and have fun with it! Create something spectacular today, friends!
P.S. This look was created using Chalk Paint® in Paris Grey & Old White, then waxed with Clear Wax & Better than Cheesecloth Waxing Rags (love these guys!!!).
Thanks for the vid tutorial. Great technique that I haven’t tried yet. You are so right about youtube culture being so much more harsh and critical than blog world! I have my own channel of DIY furniture painting tutorials and you’re right, just laugh and walk away.
You did a great job of explaining the details. I might pop over and subscribe to your channel. Cheers from Australia!
Such a wonderful tutorial, I am at the stage of waxing. Chalk paint is great to use. Thank you again.
I have found dry brushing a challenge, you nailed it. Thanks so much for sharing and the details are spot on!!!!
Myself and several friends have decided to refinish and donate several pieces to an auction in support of an emergency lunch box program to feed local children. We decided we would try the Annie Sloan Chalk paint. We would very much appreciate your guidence as we have to decide how much paint we need. I’ve been told a sample jar will paint 2 coats on a medium size old wood kitchen table and have some left over. Is this true. We have 27 pieces we are going to paint but we want a variety of finishes. We have a small night stand, commode, Small Secretary Desk with chair, wood computer table, Small TV stand, Child’s rocker, several shelves, several odd wood kitchen chairs just as an sample. Will a sample cover a couple small pieces in the same color. Thank you for your help.
I loved this tutorial! It’s the best I have watched on dry brushing and I’ve watched quite a few.
I’ve watched some of your other tutorials. You have such a nice way about you, very warm,friendly, relaxed, and you explain things well.