Thank you fir your care with this Little Lady . Perfectly finished makes it appear nothing was ever done. Was always antique and simply done. Forst timf viewer.
So many challenges yet you made it something special! Someone will be lucky to have this in their home again. I was surprised how well the color tones evened out. So much sanding!!!
Me too. But maybe with the shellac layer the paint won’t penetrate too much into the wood grain. Maybe a future owner can make it restore it again. 🤷🏻♀️
OMG. All the feels! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! What patience - and talent - you have. I'm in awe. I love your choice of paint color/finish with this charming dresser. I'm only hopping around UA-cam today, looking for tips on glazing over chalk paint. This is not one of my intended stops, but the dresser caught my eye, and your charming personality and ambition to redo it captivated me from the get-go, so I stayed for the whole adventure, and I have no regrets. Thanks for sharing this charming story with an oh-so-happy ending! -Karen 🥰
The light touch with the gel stain hit the spot perfectly for this piece. I am seeing this method (paint-wash followed by stain application) done by many youtubers...this one was particularly well explained, and the steps were spelled out at the right pace from my point of view. Thanks for sharing.
You are so welcome! Yes, the brown glaze makes a huge difference on this neutral finish. Glad you found the video informative and easy to understand. 😊
If it is an antique, it’s a very young antique. Probably 1920s in a Louis 16th style. Very sweet with the flower garlands. You gave it a new lease of life. I’m sure someone is going to be very happy with it.
So much work, good for you. I would've preferred the hardware to have been spray-painted gold so it stands out better. I also would paint the decoration on the middle drawer withgold gilding wax. I think that would have been a slightly better look at the end. But beautiful job refinishing. A lot of the men who do this on UA-cam also make sure to put Howards feed N wax -- not just on the inside of the drawers but also the bottom of the unit and the back of the unit. Just a more complete "finish". Good luck with your excellent work.
This piece is just so beautiful! You made the wash perfect for both types of wood, they compliment each other. Great job! 👏🏻👏🏻Strangely, now the maple looks like the warner toned wood and the mahogany looks the cooler of the 2(at least in the pics) 🤪
So pretty!!!! trust the process 😂. When you applied the paint wash it looked so streaky, then it dried 😅 , then the glaze… then it dried. it came together so beautifully.
Hola Walessa, I’ve been watching your channel from California for sometime. I love your meticulous work. I always wondered what language you spoke since I noticed an accent, I thought it could be Spanish. Today it was confirmed, “fue amor a primera vista”. I have several prices of furniture that I want to flip. I’ve never done this type of work before. To be honest, it’s a bit intimidating. Thank you for sharing your techniques. Hasta la próxima vez, 👋
Hi! Yes, Spanish is my native language. 😊My only recommendation is to take one project at the time, and try to have fun. And of course, I’ll keep sharing anything I can along the way, hasta la próxima. 😊
I might have done a patina preservation on this one but I bet you already have a clear plan for your project. I'm working on one now similar to yours but smaller and with a terrible amateur impatient paint job. I'm going to leave all the paint thats on it where it is but I'm going to feather everything out to a hand polish and apply multiple shades and more layers of finish material. The drawers are dry, brittle, weak. and splintering in some areas (probably from neglect and abuse over many years). I'm going to preserve the drawers with a burlap cloth/ fiberglass cloth and a thin epoxy layer just to encapsulate and preserve everything for another generation or two hopefully.
I’m afraid the patina was so bad it was coming off. A dark color stain would’ve been great too, I agree. Overall I don’t think you can go wrong with these style. Good luck with your project!
I am glad it was you who refinished this old guy. It’s gorgeous! I am glad it was not painted by some immature refinisher that removes all the history and slaps it with latex paint.😳🧐😂
You did a beautiful job on a beautiful piece, although my wood-loving heart kind of wishes you had gone with the natural wood - I thought the two-tone look was really cool!
It turned out beautiful. Can you tell me if you put a top coat before the glaze and if you didn't how long did you wait for the paint wash to dry? I've seen this technique but they usually put a top coat in between the paint and the glaze.
I love this piece especially the molds looks so French and elegant the color is perfect on a side note what tú hablas español blew me away tu ácento no es como el mio well mine is Tex mex 😂my last name gives it away anyway chica te quedo muy bonito 😊
The molds made me fall in love with it, and yes, so elegant. Spanish is my first language, since I'm a native speaker I don't have an accent when speaking it. However, I have an accent when speaking English, my friends say it's a soft one, muchisimas gracias😊
Thank you fir your care with this Little Lady . Perfectly finished makes it appear nothing was ever done. Was always antique and simply done. Forst timf viewer.
Glad you liked it! And welcome.
She has all the charm of yesterday with a fresh new look. Great job!
I couldn’t have said it better! 😊
It turned out beautifully! That color is perfect for that piece.
Thank you! 😊
So many challenges yet you made it something special! Someone will be lucky to have this in their home again. I was surprised how well the color tones evened out. So much sanding!!!
Thank you so much! Yes, both the glaze and paint even out as they dry. Glad you liked it. 😊
What a fabulous job!!! It is absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you so much friend!
How stunning! I love that you leaned into the age of this piece and honored that.
I had to, those little front molds were adorable. Glad you liked it. 😊
I love that you pour your heart and soul into these old girls. I wouldn’t want to part with this beauty!
It wasn’t easy to part with it, and they’re getting harder to find around here. Thank you! 😊
The excitement builds and I can hardly wait to see the finished product. It’s hard not to cheat sometimes!😅😂😂
Hahaha well I’m proud of you for not skipping ahead. 😊
You made it beautiful again! Well, well done!
Thank you! I sure tried my best. 😊
I like the darker color best. The transformation was good. Thanks for sharing
Me too. But maybe with the shellac layer the paint won’t penetrate too much into the wood grain. Maybe a future owner can make it restore it again. 🤷🏻♀️
We liked your work very much. We wish you continued success. Best regards
Aww thank you so much!
OMG. All the feels! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! What patience - and talent - you have. I'm in awe. I love your choice of paint color/finish with this charming dresser. I'm only hopping around UA-cam today, looking for tips on glazing over chalk paint. This is not one of my intended stops, but the dresser caught my eye, and your charming personality and ambition to redo it captivated me from the get-go, so I stayed for the whole adventure, and I have no regrets. Thanks for sharing this charming story with an oh-so-happy ending! -Karen 🥰
Awww what a sweet comment! And I’m glad you stayed for the whole adventure! It was a good one. ☺️
Lovely transformation
Thank you! 🤗
You may not have wanted perfection, but you got it!! Beautiful!!
@@sunnycadwallader2873 awww thank you you! ☺️
What a beautiful look it's perfect ❤
Thanks! Glad you liked it. 😊
Gorgeous
Thank you!!
The light touch with the gel stain hit the spot perfectly for this piece. I am seeing this method (paint-wash followed by stain application) done by many youtubers...this one was particularly well explained, and the steps were spelled out at the right pace from my point of view. Thanks for sharing.
You are so welcome! Yes, the brown glaze makes a huge difference on this neutral finish. Glad you found the video informative and easy to understand. 😊
Absolutely beautiful ❤
Thank you! ☺️
If it is an antique, it’s a very young antique. Probably 1920s in a Louis 16th style. Very sweet with the flower garlands. You gave it a new lease of life. I’m sure someone is going to be very happy with it.
@@carmenm.4091 thank you so much!
Gorgeous!
Did you say how old you thought this piece was?
I hope you get a lot for it.
It's perfectly updated while preserving all of its old charm!
Thank you! After doing some research I believe this guy it’s from the 1930’s
Nothing else can be said, but Beautiful. I wish I had the vision and skills to do such remarkable work.
Thank you, and if I can do it, so can you. ☺️
So much work, good for you. I would've preferred the hardware to have been spray-painted gold so it stands out better. I also would paint the decoration on the middle drawer withgold gilding wax. I think that would have been a slightly better look at the end. But beautiful job refinishing.
A lot of the men who do this on UA-cam also make sure to put Howards feed N wax -- not just on the inside of the drawers but also the bottom of the unit and the back of the unit. Just a more complete "finish". Good luck with your excellent work.
One of my favorites! ❤❤❤
Glad you liked it! 😊
mixing a course grit sand with your glue or epoxy to fill larger area gaps/ damage works well.
This piece is just so beautiful! You made the wash perfect for both types of wood, they compliment each other. Great job! 👏🏻👏🏻Strangely, now the maple looks like the warner toned wood and the mahogany looks the cooler of the 2(at least in the pics) 🤪
I think you’re right! The mohagony looks like the lighter wood now. 😊And thank you, I’m glad you liked it too.
You did a fantastic job
Thank you!
Thank you! 😊
So pretty!!!! trust the process 😂. When you applied the paint wash it looked so streaky, then it dried 😅 , then the glaze… then it dried. it came together so beautifully.
Yes! Both the glaze and the paint wash “calm down” ☺️ as they dry. Thank you so much, glad you like it too.
WOW! You did an amazing job. It turned out beautifully!
Thank you so much!
Absolutely stunning!
Thank you so much!😊
Hola Walessa, I’ve been watching your channel from California for sometime. I love your meticulous work. I always wondered what language you spoke since I noticed an accent, I thought it could be Spanish. Today it was confirmed, “fue amor a primera vista”. I have several prices of furniture that I want to flip. I’ve never done this type of work before. To be honest, it’s a bit intimidating. Thank you for sharing your techniques. Hasta la próxima vez, 👋
Hi! Yes, Spanish is my native language. 😊My only recommendation is to take one project at the time, and try to have fun. And of course, I’ll keep sharing anything I can along the way, hasta la próxima. 😊
Wow that’s a lot of work, but it definitely looks beautiful ❤
Thank you! And yes, all the work that goes into bringing these cuties back to life is not joke, but they have a special place in my heart. 😊
Beautiful!!
Thank you! 😊
As ever you do a great job.its gorgeous
Awww thank you! This one was so unique I had to try saving it.
Stunning! Gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing
You are so welcome! And thank you!
This is absolutely beautiful ❤ I can’t even believe it is the same piece!! You are so talented Walessa 💕
Awww you’re so sweet friend! And think she turned out super pretty too. Thank you!
I 💕 it that's what I would have gone for very beautiful. Prayers and Love 💗 From Oklahoma
Glad you liked it! And thank you. 👋🏽
I might have done a patina preservation on this one but I bet you already have a clear plan for your project. I'm working on one now similar to yours but smaller and with a terrible amateur impatient paint job. I'm going to leave all the paint thats on it where it is but I'm going to feather everything out to a hand polish and apply multiple shades and more layers of finish material. The drawers are dry, brittle, weak. and splintering in some areas (probably from neglect and abuse over many years). I'm going to preserve the drawers with a burlap cloth/ fiberglass cloth and a thin epoxy layer just to encapsulate and preserve everything for another generation or two hopefully.
I’m afraid the patina was so bad it was coming off. A dark color stain would’ve been great too, I agree. Overall I don’t think you can go wrong with these style. Good luck with your project!
Love the bleached look
@@wesleyc1694 Thank you!
I am glad it was you who refinished this old guy. It’s gorgeous! I am glad it was not painted by some immature refinisher that removes all the history and slaps it with latex paint.😳🧐😂
I don’t have anything against paint, as long as it’s done correctly. Latex paint it’s definitely not a favorite of mine.
Gorgeous !! I LOVE it! You are an Excellent Teacher !!
Awww thank you! 😊
Qué transformación quedó bello! Gracias por la motivación!
¡Claro!
Beautiful makeover! I love this style dresser.
Thank you!
Very nice color change. You’ve inspired me to do some work on two tables I have m
@@michellepereira2328 Soinds like a fun project! Glad it was inspiring
absolutely gorgeous my friend 🥰😍🔥
Thank you so much!
Amazingly caring! Lovely 💗
@@maryruther1842 Thank you!!
Me encanta lo que has hecho, la cómoda quedo preciosa. Great work. 😍
Muchas gracias 😊
Absolutely love your transformation! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you!
Vraiment très beau travail felicitation madame j'aime beaucoup 👍👍👍🥰💞💞💞
Merci infiniment ☺️
Absolutely gorgeous 🎉❤🎉❤
Thank you! 😊
Ohhh my goodness!! Beautiful!!
Thank you!
Beautiful and elegant!
Thank you! 😊
Oh my, so stunning gorgeous! You did a fantastic job saving this now beautiful dresser! 😊❤
Thanks so much! 😊
Love this, turned out stunning 🤩
Thanks so much 😊
That is beautiful. Lovely job.
Thank you! ☺️
Hi, I just found your channel, what an amazing transformation!! Love it! Cheers from Montreal, Canada 😊
Welcome! We’re close neighbors as I live in Minnesota. 😊
Absolutely beautiful
Glad you liked it! 😊
Gorgeous finish!
Thank you!😊
and Mrs t Wonderfull job so well done
Thank you! 😊
Awesome transformation. ❤
Thank you! 🤗
You did a beautiful job on a beautiful piece, although my wood-loving heart kind of wishes you had gone with the natural wood - I thought the two-tone look was really cool!
You do such beautiful work!
Thank you so much!
That's beautiful
Thank you!
Came out so nice! Love it
Thank you! 😊
Just a beautiful job
Thank you!
Perfect. So pretty❤
Thank you! 😊
absolutely beautiful! 💗
Thank you! 😊
Stunning!
Thank you! 😊
Looks great good work
Thanks! ☺️
AMASING
Thanks!
Really really good great work!
Thanks a lot! 😊
It turned out beautiful. Can you tell me if you put a top coat before the glaze and if you didn't how long did you wait for the paint wash to dry? I've seen this technique but they usually put a top coat in between the paint and the glaze.
Nicely done. Looks awesome ❤
Thank you! 😊
So much prettier now!
I have to agree, the love shows. 😊
Stunning ❤
Thank you!
Thank you!
I love this piece especially the molds looks so French and elegant the color is perfect on a side note what tú hablas español blew me away tu ácento no es como el mio well mine is Tex mex 😂my last name gives it away anyway chica te quedo muy bonito 😊
The molds made me fall in love with it, and yes, so elegant. Spanish is my first language, since I'm a native speaker I don't have an accent when speaking it. However, I have an accent when speaking English, my friends say it's a soft one, muchisimas gracias😊
Que belleza..! ❤❤❤
Muchas gracias ☺️
Beautiful!
Thank you! 😊
Beautiful
Glad you liked it!
Love it!!!❤❤❤
Thank you! 😊
Thanks! ☺️
Looks great❤❤❤❤
Glad you like it! 😊
Lovely!
Thank you!
luv it!
Very nice
Thank you!
Awesome job ❤
Thank you! 😊
Lovely...
Thanks 😊
Hi Walessa, your work is phenomenal. If you don’t mind me asking, what country are you from?
@@wonderlucha Hi! Thank you, I was born and raised in Mexico ☺️
@@aliferefurbished I admire you! I’m very happy to have come across your channel. I’m learning so much especially your attention to detail.
@@wonderlucha Awww thank you so much.☺️
@@aliferefurbished I’m from SLP Mexico. Arriba nuestro Mexico lindo y querido AJUA!
@@wonderlucha Siempre da gusto conocer a una compatriota, arriba México. 😄
GORG 😍
Thank you! 😊
Baie mooi!
Thank you!
mi gusta, it found you haha
❤❤
Thanks! 😊
😊👍❤️
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks!
It looks fabulous!
Thank you!!
looks awesome
Thank you!
Beautiful
Thank you!