How to do a Blended Distressed Paint Finish
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- I recently posted pictures of a bar I painted on the IOD Creative tribe group and several people asked if I could show the technique I used to create the piece in a video. To keep things simple I have shown this painting technique on a small table . However it's the exact same way that I painted my bar.
Step one
I applied Annie Sloan's old ochre to the table using a stippling method covering the whole piece.
Step two
I then applied French linen and olive. both by Annie Sloan again stippling and alternating the stippling. mixing and mashing and blending the two together.
Step three
After the paint was completely dry I applied some florals from the IOD transfer brocante.
Step four
Then I distressed my edges using a rough grit sand paper and a wet cloth.
Step five
I then applied CV clear wax all over the piece to completely seal it.
Step six
I applied dark and white wax to create highlights and lowlights to the table and add depth giving it an aged feel.
I hope this is useful but this technique can be used with lots of colours and shades and is easily achieved.
Happy creating
Lel X ❤️
Here's my materials
The furniture piece of your choice
Annie Sloan paint
Old ochre
French linen
Olive
Some brushes you don't mind getting some harsh treatment.
Clear Dark and Light Wax.
Some IOD transfers of your choice
A spray bottle with water
You are much braver (and neater) than I am. Probably the first thing I would do is dip my scarf into the paint. Then massive amounts of Old Ochre would smear across the bustline and belly. And finally, I would have paint all over my bracelet, as well as my hands and nose.
Oh goodness I do all those things I am very very messy..... Marty has to help clean all my messes up.... But my belly rubs along my furniture all the tine😂😂😂
Fabulous. Love it. This was so informative. Thank you. Once again it’s 3 a.m. in Texas, and I’m watching another ‘Made by Marley’!
Thanks so very much for continuing to watch x x
I like the way of blending starting with light color. Very pretty
Awww that was a cute little table X ❤️
Just gorgeous! Thank you for doing this tutorial. You're so talented!
Thanks so much for watching it's really appreciated 😊❤️
Thank you so much for sharing this technique❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Patti 💞
I love this piece. Thank you for showing where to apply dark & white wax. Very very informative 👍😎🤗🥰♥️
Thanks so much I'm glad it was helpful and I'm very grateful you took the time to watch.
Lel x ❤️
Thank you so much for this. You are an amazing artist
Monika thanks that's so kind of you X❤️❤️
Hi ya Lel . I ❤ this piece . ❤ the dark and white wax highlights and low lights 👍
I laugh everytime you say ! Ask me how I know just ❤the way you say it 😆It Reminds me of my mother .
I think I’ve nearly watched them All !
Take care girl lots a ❤
I say ask me how I know because I've done so many things wrong that if I can help you guys then I will x x
Talented!! Can't wait to give some of your tips and tricks a shot.
Ha ha thanks hope those tips and tricks help you out Jayme ❤️
This would go perfectly in my living room!
Ha ha thanks xx♥️♥️♥️
So in love with this look!
Thanks Kathy glad you liked it X ❤️
Thank you for the tutorial, I've a table I bought years ago, very similar in style to this one just waiting for something like this.. I'm going to try these techniques.. ❤
Your welcome oh great you can paint yours ...happy creating ☺️
BEAUTIFUL!!!💗💗💗
Thanks Debbie 😊 glad you liked it ❤️
I absolutely love this piece 😍
Awwww that's really very kind thanks ❤️😃
Like it? I love it!
Thanks so much 💕
Hi Lel, thank you so very much for making these videos. Thank you, Martin. I Just LOVE your personality and your easy, relaxing techniques. So glad you too are taking the time and putting firth effort to make these videos. I sincerely hope that your sales have increased. You are such lovely people. Thank you.
Awwwww well we try I guess it's probably best to be yourself on UA-cam. And be honest and hope that people watch because they like what we do.
I'm really glad you left us such a kind comment it's so nice. I'm truly grateful for you taking the time to write this.
Thanks again so much for watching.
Lel x ❤️
Thank you for the video Marley, i love it
Yay I'm so glad thanks for watching ❤️❤️
Beautiful!!
Thanks Alyson that's super kind ❤️
Beautiful ❤
Thanks so much x
I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE that bar!! That is a dream find! Thank you for sharing your technique with the paint!! I loved this table too!
Ahh yes the bar was a good find ...glad you thought this useful it's just the the same technique and works well on detailed pieces. Thanks so much for watching 😊
Lel ❤️
I really like it. I’ve just subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to your lovely work. TFS. Toni in So California
Thanks Toni, Lovely to have you as a subscriber, we hope we deserve your sub and look forward to doing more videos. Hope you well and enjoying life in Southern California. Sounds nice and warm there, not like here in chilly Scotland.
Again, a beautiful piece with many layers.
I have a question that I hope you will be able to answer… I have an old (60s-70s) French Provincial laminate dresser that I am redoing to use in my living room under the tv.
I used an oil based primer. I bought a very pale green latex semi gloss paint. [this is the first piece of furniture I’ve painted]. I’m leaning a ton from your videos.
Anyhow, can I use dark wax to give the latex paint some depth? Or will it not stick? I bought a satin polyurethane to put on as a sealer.
Hi Susan thanks for your question sorry its taken a while to reply back I have had a sick bug.
I don't use the paints you have used as I only use chalk paint so I think I'm correct. I can't see any reason why you couldn't use wax to add depth however I would apply your sealer then your wax it should then cure as normal applying the wax before your sealer could be an issue as your sealer will not adhere.
Hope this makes sense x
Lel x
I love this piece! Did you seal it before you added the transfer? If so what did you use?
No Tracie I didn't however usually I do. It had been drying for a few days and I knew it would stick. Generally I usually always do especially if I'm in the studio in the stable. I use furniture laquer under and over my transfers.
Thanks for watching ❤️
Thank you for sharing stippling technique. It's pretty cool.
Now, this question is neither here nor there, but i am just curious as to why you didn't fill in the little nicks and dents with wood filler. Is it because the wood filler doesn't stay put in small places like that or is it because you chose to keep them to add character to this piece?
Thank you.
I didn't fill them because I don't try to make furniture new.... Its old unless there is a huge hole I don't use fillers..... Vintage and antique furniture is old and has charm and I think that this come from ware and tear that should not be covered up.... Its just my opinion.... If you are an Annie Sloan follower stippling and and paint should keep the charm.
Thanks for the comment eve
@@MadebyMarley thank you for taking the time to respond and to explain. I was just wondering. I see 2 extremes in furniture upcycling. On one hand, some people rebuild old furniture pieces and make them better than they were originally, i.e., perfect! On the other end of the spectrum, upcylers celebrate the worn down look and add more chipped off paint and fun stuff. I don't seem to fit in either category.
I am coming from "perfectionist" school and am still trying to find my own "groove". I am not brave enough, at this moment, to let dents and chips just be. But, perfection is something i can never reach. I might be different in 6 months from now. I am changing rather quickly these days. Thank you
Ahhh I get it I see two camps furniture restorers who want to reset the furniture. I am an artist being a furniture artist doesn't mean in the background that my furniture is not sound or has not been fixed it just if you Consider a canvas when you start painting on a canvas you want to lay down texture you need a heavy body applied to highlight and enhance your work.
Furniture restorers are not artists and I am not a restorer ( although I could) we are all different and doing our own thing.
If you want everything to be perfect it can often be difficult to start a project because you fear it will not live up to your expectations.... And I understand what you are saying.... There could be a fine line in between for you... Perhaps a smooth factory reset of your work and a small well planned piece of art work on your furniture.... Nothing crazy and maybe on a drawer front... If you don't like it you could paint over it..... Its taken many years for me to feel comfortable as sometimes I would not be happy with my finished work for lots of reasons and sometimes it still happens but I'm comfortable just doing me and I don't worry about anyone else my journey is not there's and my mistakes have taught me so much... So I just show what I like....
I hope this helps if you want to start start small x x x
@@MadebyMarley Hi Lel, thank you so very much for your kind and articulate reply.. .. when I grow up, in want to be like you (mind you, number wise, i am higher up than you): acceptant and comfortable in my own shoes. Ha, ha.
In the meantime, after spending countless hours trying to turn an itsy bitsy box into a perfect box, i have learned: buy good furniture. If it needs work, leave it be, or give it away for free, if i already bought it. The aggrevation is not worth it. Ha, ha.
In the meantime, I shall enjoy your spirit of freedom, joy, creativity, and your spunk. Thank you very much, Lel.
P.S. i thought of your insomnia as i pulled my very first all nighter. I just couldn't sleep as hard as i tried. Yikes. Not much fun.
Insomnia is a curse.... I am up at all hours doing all sorts of things....
My brain doesn't switch of... Ever.... Thanks for all your comments and hopefully you will get to a project soon.... I can't wait to see
Lel x
i have an old circle table that my mother-in-law had in her hall and she had plants on it and watered them there also. I'd like to use blues. i have a floral print on off-white material. Some of the cushions are blue ticking. So same as you did this table but with blues. i don't know what color to use.
I use Annie Sloan paint Linda so I'm not sure what paint you use. I would suggest a light blue as your first coat then a slightly darker blue and maybe a off white or a grey white to go over it with this will prevent it getting two dark.
However if your looking for a slightly darker blue start with a grey and blend a blue colour and a slightly darker blue on top.
Remember you don't need to run out and buy more paint just by adding a little white or black can turn your blue into 3 shades that will all work together.
I'm hoping I have answered your question but if your insure just get back to me. I am always really happy to help.
Lel X ❤️
If you use Annie Sloan I think old ochre Louis blue and maybe Greek blue...X
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