This week 10 Don'ts with Chalk Paint Wax! Stay to the end for the Bonus tip!!! Chalk Paint 101 Q&A Episode 13 Here are the Chapter Sections for easy Question & Answer referral look up 00:00 Start 00:35 #1-Don't Use too much Chalk Paint Wax! 01:06 #2-Don't Store your Chalk Paint Wax in extreme temperatures 01:44 #3-Don't Mix Chalk Paint Wax with other top coats 02:41 #4-Don't apply dark/black.white or custom chalk paint wax after clear wax is Cured! 04:14 #5- Don't use the wrong applicator for chalk paint wax! 05:54 #6-Don't get frustrated with chalk paint wax! 07:16 #7-Don't think Chalk Paint Wax is just a sealer! 09:11 #8-Don't think you have to use chalk paint clear wax first! 10:16 #9-Don't think because you waxed your piece and after a few hours it feels dry to use! 11:10 #10 You Don't have to buff it! 12:27 Bonus Tip
Hi Christina!! I just found you on UA-cam and am a new subscriber!! I’m working on my very first dresser and am so thankful that you answered my biggest question that I could NOT find an answer to anywhere!! I needed to know if I should do the varithane or dark wax first!! So thank you very much for answering that!! I got the impression that you preferred laquer to varithane though! Can you tell me what you like about it better? I already bought the varithane but I’m ready to go exchange it if you think laquer is better!! Thanks so much!!!
Dear Christina, your channel has the simplest and most professional presentation of very valuable information about the technique of staining with chalk paint and waxes !!!!. I want to admit that among the many similar videos on UA-cam, your work is of the highest quality! Thank you very much for generously sharing your knowledge !!! I am happy that I found your channel !!!
This helped me SO MUCH!!! I’ve never heard that you could use steel wool to buff wax before, and I had some dark wax on a dresser I did that I could not get off all the way. The steel wool did the trick in about two minutes! This SAVED the project and I’m so grateful!!!
I came home from work and I've been on a 3 week push of putting in a lot of hours so I'm tired and just needed some quiet time. I remembered it was Wednesday. Yay, I can watch Christina's 101 video released today. I grabbed a snack, settled in and totally enjoyed episode #13. It is apparent how much you have played and experimented. Thanks for sharing that. It also makes me smile when you "use what you have on hand"....I'm not the only one!! Anyway, I'm looking forward to Saturday's video. Take care and keep 'em coming!
Hi Kim!!! So glad to hear you enjoy my videos after a crazy work week or for you 3 weeks!!! Stay safe!! I have a new video out today, I hope you enjoy it!! Let me know what you think!!! ❤️🎨🙏
Great video! I’m still a big fan of chalk paint and have been using Annie Sloan for about 15 years and your video was still super helpful! We have a small budget to paint our kitchen cabinets and decided to do them ourselves, my husband was curious about using dark wax with lacquer and our question was answered in your video. Thanks so much!
Thank you, thank you for all the subtleties and secrets! I listened to you and remembered all my experiments with wax and this exactly coincides with what I discovered when I worked with wax !!!
I really love your popcasts! I learn a lot with you!! Your lessons are quite interesting!! And thank you for speaking so clever and being so carefull with your accent, this is quite important for foreing people like me.
Hi Christina! I so happy to hear that you are enjoying them!! I try to speak clear and provide the translation, I am happy that it is working for you!!! ❤️🎨🙏
Thanks so much! Using it on my first project today and already had to rescue it from the garage! Hoping for a wax miracle. The Behr chalk paint didn't level as hoped. Maybe I didn't need to prime? Maybe extra coats of wax. TY!
Thank you Christina, very useful information. I am very much inspired by your work and the results you get. I am trying many of the techniques on smaller projects and I am having some success thanks to your kind instructions.
Hi Randee!! So glad to hear that you are enjoying the channel! I have a few playlists that arranged by techniques if you ever need to reference something its organized that way!! Thanks for watching!!! ❤️🎨🙏
Seriously, I learned some excellent tips! Thank you for sharing so many great things about wax and paint! Absolutely love all those valuable information.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I've learnt so much from watching your videos. I'm a newbie to painting furniture but love it. It really helps me cope in these unsettling times we fins ourselves in. Thank you 😍
Hi Karen!! Welcome to my channel!!! So happy to help you take your mind off of things!!! I hope you enjoy my videos! I have my previous videos listed by various techniques so feel free to take a look and learn from them. If you have any questions just drop my a note here in the comments section. ❤️🎨🙏
Hi Christina, well I just rushed inside to remove my bits and bobs off a piece I finished waxing on Friday. I am selling it, so that advice came in right on time! You're my chalk paint angel! Thank you so much for all your wonderful tips and ideas.
Love the idea of softening the wax because it will also go easy on the Bristol's we use ;) it's very annoying when you're losing bristles in your hard walks LOL
Hola! Me encanta. Tus videos, tu forma de enseñar y explicar, lamentablemente no se ingles, dependo de la traducción de youtube, pero veo tus videos mil veces, todis los días. Tengo una pregunta, se puede hacer una cera de color mezclando pintura tiza con cera transparente o blanca? Eres lo máximo, gracias por entregar tantos conocimientos y por responder nuestras preguntas, estoy agradecida y maravillada si antes me gustaba pintar, ahora no puedo parar jjj🤭😉👍😍
I love black wax applied with steel wool, with AS black, it's more charcoal but the black wax gives it a great look. Black is almost as hard as white to get a good looking top coat so the steel wool with black is all i use.
I love your loyalty to Annie Sloan. No other paint compares, imo. I just feel like the others are “cheapened” because I feel like they are all knockoffs. There’s one brand that is everywhere. To me, that cheapens it. I wouldn’t use Walmart brand either, Walmart does not need my money. The small businesses that carry Annie, do. ❤ Love your videos!
I wish you would do an episode on cleaning brushes, and your furniture. What products you use, and what not to use to clean your brushes, or furniture with. How you clean the wax and paint off your brushes.
Fabulous Q&A Christina!! I feel like I'm a wax professional now . . Jk I have along way to go. However, I do know that your tips will help me get there❤ Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge *hugs*
Hi Christina. Can't believe it's been 13 weeks now. This was a great lesson on waxing.... I'm gonna make a change, and apply with a wax brush. Thank you again for your antidote's in chalk painting and more. Happy Thanksgiving Dee Green
So helpful for a newbie. Do you need to wash your wax brush? Or wrap in plastic wrap till next time. I just used wax for the first time on my first piece. Used an old tea towel. Left fine lint :-( Your video was so helpful. Thanks
Hi, there, just found you on UA-cam and am about to tackle some refinishing furniture projects! I was wondering how exactly do you soften the wax, you didn't quite explain it, do you just dig a big chunk of it and microwave it? Thx so much! I'm a newbie and rather avoid any mistake s I can!👍
Good info. I just had to sand a piece I had already waxed, then painted. Now, although it looks good, should I wax it again to protect, or will it take off the paint and put me back to square one? It looks so good right now. It is on the seat of a chair, where people will be sitting.
That was a nice video. The extra - fine steel woll sounds good. Can u do it a dsy or 2 later? I need to but it and I waxed quite richly today my chalk paint peace.
I watched this video again after asking you a question on another tutorial where you used black wax on a piece. My question is: Do you add the dark wax before you have buffed the clear wax or do you buff the clear and then just make sure that you put on the dark during that open window of time? Also, do you use 2 coats of clear wax before moving on to the dark? How much wax is enough?? Sorry to be repeating myself re these questions but just want to be sure! Thanks, Christina!!!
Hi, just came across your videos because i want to make chalks for schools blackboards. I want the chalks to be coated on the surface, to reduce "chalky" fingers while using and at the same time easy to wipe between lessons? Which approach/product may you advice to me please Thank you
Is it safe to use Gamvar gloss on chalk paint? I also have Waverly Wax and Varnish. I’m new at this! Wasn’t sure the best way to go. It’s a 12 year olds black,gold and hot pink vanity i painted.
Your such an expert Ive had to watch your videos serveral times when you do the do's and donts! I have one question where did you find the chunky wax brush and does it have a brand name? Love watching your Chanel.
Great video. Learning alot from your videos, sure is relaxing & fun.. like you said just have FUN!.. You were saying 3 spoons of clear wax how much chalk paint to customize your own colored wax..ratios?😊
Hi Kathy!!! Sorry the ratio would be 3 tablespoons of clear wax to 1 teaspoon of paint. I would start with that and if you want more color intensity add a little more paint. This ratio I described is more on the conservative approach as sometimes you just want a little effect and other times more! I hope this helps!!! ❤️🎨🙏
Thank you so much Suzanna 🙏 for your kind comment and excellent question! Generally you wait a few hours depending on your room temp but the next day is usually best! 🤗🎨💙
Thank you so much for your top 10 tips on waxing! ❤️ May I ask, do you use separate wax brushes for dark and black waxes? Also what do you wash your wax brushes in? Your tips have been so helpful..thank you!😀
Hi Fran!! Yes I would have separate wax brushed for dark and black as the shade will be different if you mix the brushes , but if you are washing them after each use then you could get away with just one brush between the two wax, just make sure to clean them. I usually wash them under the sink with dish detergent like dawn. I hope this helps!! I have a new video out on Saturday I hope you enjoy it!!❤️🎨🙏
Great tips, Christina! Can't believe it's already #13! Would love to have you do some troubleshooting tutorials on waxing (maybe I just have to go back to some of your videos) because I have had trouble with the waxing and/or buffing taking off the chalk paint. Watching you perhaps fix a boo-boo. Also, a side note, I bought the 0000 steel wool and tried to buff a piece with a topcoat sealer (as per another tutorial...not yours) and it went down to the original finish (boy, the mistakes I'm making!). This is not as easy as it sounds...yikes!
Hi Katherine, I think maybe it was too much pressure on with steel wool (You have right one!!) it sounds like that might be the case. The other thing maybe was your paint dried completely before wax/buffing step? Just keep at it! Wax is not easy but you can master it! ❤️🎨🙏
Once again thank you Christina for all the great info. You mentioned to not wait when applying too long between applying dark wax over clear wax. What would be the steps I would take if that is the case? I have applied white wax and have waited over a day to apply dark wax. Should I apply the white wax again and then apply dark wax? Thank you for all your tutorials.
Love your video. Thank you. When i sell my furniture I tend to shy away from wax because I hear it is not as durable and has to be re waxed from time to time. Would love your thoughts
Great information since I'm a wee beginner. I do have a question concerning that when I have used a sealer on chalk paint, it often removes some of the paint, which creates havic for me. I have to go back and repaint that area. It will also move my colors tainting my painting style. So very frustrating. What the heck am I doing wrong???? I am afraid to put a finish on my pieces.
Hi Sydni!! So good to hear from you!! I think from what it sounds like is your paint coast is not fully dried/cured before adding the top coat. It sounds like "paint pulling" yes its very annoying I have this happen to me! sometimes what helps is using a hair dryer or heat gun to help dry up your project. Just make sure if you do this that you don't keep the heat on one spot for too long or you will bubble your paint. I hope this helps!!❤️🙏🎨
Thank you so much Mary for your thoughtful comment 🙏💙 No you don’t need to apply any top coat of sealer after your gilding wax 🤗🎨 Fantastic question!! 😉❤️
Thank you for this video. I plan to paint my parents old laminate cabinets with white chalk paint. I just want them to look white with no other effect to them. Do I need to wax them afterwards & will they hold up without the wax? Will the wax give them a gloss look? Thanks for your help!!
Hey Christina, I owe you a huge debt of gratitude. I've been working on a dresser and I bought home Depot chalk paint anyways. Wasn't super happy with it. It was thick and every product I guess has it's pluses and minuses, right? Next time I do something like this I'm definitely going to be hitting it with something a little bit different. Anyways, I was having problems with brush strokes and stuff and I took your advice in this video about keeping a glass of water with a brush and somebody's advice about applying it literally with a roller and going over top of it with your theory on the wet brush..... I have to say I got beautiful strokes on the brush and to clarify the brush wasn't wet but it was moistened and wiped on a paper towel before I went over top of it. Thank you so much and your neighbor over in Quebec loves your channel.....
Hello Christina, let me first just start off by saying that I have learned so much from your videos and get inspired to do bigger projects. I just finished paining my kitchen table with black chalk paint. When I am looking for wax to seal it all that is in my area. All I can kind is liquid wax. Have you ever worked with this type? If so, any tips
Thank you so much 🙏 for your thoughtful comment! Yes 🙌 I have heard of the liquid wax and have heard good reviews! I haven’t tried it myself but sounds like It is much easier to apply and I am sure the durably is good! You kitchen table sounds beautiful 😍
@@Johnny-ce2qy I recommend to still use a lint free cloth if possible. Since you used black chalk paint I also would use a dark or black t-Shirt if possible. Sometimes there can still be micro fibres and if your cloth is white it may show ?? Anytime I use black I try to use an old black t-shirt or dark one. The jersey material is great for little to no lint 😉♥️♥️
This week 10 Don'ts with Chalk Paint Wax! Stay to the end for the Bonus tip!!! Chalk Paint 101 Q&A Episode 13
Here are the Chapter Sections for easy Question & Answer referral look up
00:00 Start
00:35 #1-Don't Use too much Chalk Paint Wax!
01:06 #2-Don't Store your Chalk Paint Wax in extreme temperatures
01:44 #3-Don't Mix Chalk Paint Wax with other top coats
02:41 #4-Don't apply dark/black.white or custom chalk paint wax after clear wax is Cured!
04:14 #5- Don't use the wrong applicator for chalk paint wax!
05:54 #6-Don't get frustrated with chalk paint wax!
07:16 #7-Don't think Chalk Paint Wax is just a sealer!
09:11 #8-Don't think you have to use chalk paint clear wax first!
10:16 #9-Don't think because you waxed your piece and after a few hours it feels dry to use!
11:10 #10 You Don't have to buff it!
12:27 Bonus Tip
Hi Christina!! I just found you on UA-cam and am a new subscriber!! I’m working on my very first dresser and am so thankful that you answered my biggest question that I could NOT find an answer to anywhere!! I needed to know if I should do the varithane or dark wax first!! So thank you very much for answering that!! I got the impression that you preferred laquer to varithane though! Can you tell me what you like about it better? I already bought the varithane but I’m ready to go exchange it if you think laquer is better!! Thanks so much!!!
Dear Christina, your channel has the simplest and most professional presentation of very valuable information about the technique of staining with chalk paint and waxes !!!!. I want to admit that among the many similar videos on UA-cam, your work is of the highest quality! Thank you very much for generously sharing your knowledge !!! I am happy that I found your channel !!!
This helped me SO MUCH!!! I’ve never heard that you could use steel wool to buff wax before, and I had some dark wax on a dresser I did that I could not get off all the way. The steel wool did the trick in about two minutes! This SAVED the project and I’m so grateful!!!
Will look for your teachings every Wednesday now...
Hi Thank you and welcome to my channel! I post a new video every Saturday! See you this Saturday! ❤️🎨🙏
I came home from work and I've been on a 3 week push of putting in a lot of hours so I'm tired and just needed some quiet time. I remembered it was Wednesday. Yay, I can watch Christina's 101 video released today. I grabbed a snack, settled in and totally enjoyed episode #13. It is apparent how much you have played and experimented. Thanks for sharing that. It also makes me smile when you "use what you have on hand"....I'm not the only one!! Anyway, I'm looking forward to Saturday's video. Take care and keep 'em coming!
Hi Kim!!! So glad to hear you enjoy my videos after a crazy work week or for you 3 weeks!!! Stay safe!! I have a new video out today, I hope you enjoy it!! Let me know what you think!!! ❤️🎨🙏
Omg. The best! I’ve worked with Annie S for years. These are terrific suggestions.
Thanks Steve!!! Glad you are enjoying the channel!!! Thanks for your support! ❤️🙏🎨
So helpful! New sub now, and new thrifter. Thank you 🙏 😊
BEST VIDEO ON WAX, HANDS DOWN!🎉❤
That’s a great tip mixing colour with wax ❤
Thank you sooo much. You will never know how much I learned from this video. I took notes and and will refer to them for years to come.
Thank you for all tips was a very good lesson for waxing This is my first experience on that.
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy today's new video! ❤️🙏🎨
I really love these 10 things you should or shouldn’t do or top ten other things... keep em’ coming! Thanks!
Glad you like them! I will keep them coming!!! I have a new video out today, let me know what you think!!! ❤️🙏🎨
Thank you, Christina!! a wonderful contribution, as always🥰🥰
You are so welcome! ❤️🙏🎨
Super Christina, Comme d habitude.... ❤️👌🙏😁
Valerie!!! Merci je suis tellement content que vous ayez aimé !! J'ai une nouvelle vidéo demain, dites-moi ce que vous en pensez !!! ❤️❤️❤️🎨🙏
Thank you, starting my first project with pine bedroom furniture.
You can do it!❤️🎨🙏
I never knew I could add different paints to my clear wax! I knew I could add a little chalk paint but not the others. Great tip! 😊
Hi Jackie!! Glad I could help! ❤️🙏🎨
Microwaving, this is GENIUS! Why didn't I think of that?!
Great video! I’m still a big fan of chalk paint and have been using Annie Sloan for about 15 years and your video was still super helpful! We have a small budget to paint our kitchen cabinets and decided to do them ourselves, my husband was curious about using dark wax with lacquer and our question was answered in your video. Thanks so much!
Thanks for sharing your awnsers. They are very helpfull. See you saterday 🌺👍❤️
Hi Anja!!! See you Saturday! I hope you like tomorrow's video, let me know what you think!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🎨🙏
Thank you, thank you for all the subtleties and secrets! I listened to you and remembered all my experiments with wax and this exactly coincides with what I discovered when I worked with wax !!!
Hi Christina...thanks for all the tips...very helpful....Take care...stay safe...
Thank you! You too! ❤️🎨🙏
I wait for these videos every week!
Thank you so much for your support!!!!❤️❤️❤️🎨🙏
Thank you! Answered all by questions!
Happy to help!❤️🙏🎨
Grazie Christina, meravigliose cere ...😘
Grazie!!! Gabriella!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎨🙏
@@TheReclaimedHeirloom 😘😘
I really love your popcasts! I learn a lot with you!! Your lessons are quite interesting!! And thank you for speaking so clever and being so carefull with your accent, this is quite important for foreing people like me.
Hi Christina! I so happy to hear that you are enjoying them!! I try to speak clear and provide the translation, I am happy that it is working for you!!! ❤️🎨🙏
Thank you for the clearest, most informative wax advise I've watched.
Liked and Saved for future reference!
Hey Tonia!!!! Save away!!! I have them listed in my playlist for your reference!! I have a new video out today, I hope you enjoy it!!! ❤️🎨🙏
Thanks a lot for your tips, they are gold.
Hi Selena!!! Glad you like them! I have a new video out tomorrow take a look and let me know what you think!!! ❤️🙏🎨
Very informative!! Thank you!!
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy today's new video! ❤️🙏🎨
Good tips! Thanks Christina.
Thank you very much, very nice tutorial
Best insight I could get on don’ts with waxes! Thanks so much for your information! Your great on everything you do with your projects.
Thanks so much! Using it on my first project today and already had to rescue it from the garage! Hoping for a wax miracle. The Behr chalk paint didn't level as hoped. Maybe I didn't need to prime? Maybe extra coats of wax. TY!
Oh wow! You answered so many question I had! Thank you so much.
Thank you so much Alita 🙏 I appreciate your thoughtful feedback 💙💙🤗
So many questions answered! Thank you Christina! Stay Safe and Stay Encouraged! ☺️
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment 🤗🙏💙
Great tips.
Thank you.
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy today's new video! ❤️🙏🎨
Thank you for sharing this great tips 😀
Hi Lorena!!! Glad it was helpful! I have a new video out tomorrow, let me know what you think!!! ❤️🎨🙏
Cristina muchisimas gracias por compartir tus experiencias
Lo valoro muchisimo.🤗
¡¡Estoy tan feliz de escuchar eso !! ¡Me alegro de que los estés disfrutando! Tengo un nuevo video hoy, espero que lo disfruten !!! ❤️🙏🎨
Thank you Christina, very useful information. I am very much inspired by your work and the results you get. I am trying many of the techniques on smaller projects and I am having some success thanks to your kind instructions.
Hi Randee!! So glad to hear that you are enjoying the channel! I have a few playlists that arranged by techniques if you ever need to reference something its organized that way!! Thanks for watching!!! ❤️🎨🙏
@@TheReclaimedHeirloom I did find the playlists and they are excellent. I appreciate your reply. I am from Alberta.
You're just so amazing!! Your explanation is always so thorough and your beautiful to watch!! Thank Christina 💕
Doing my first chalk paint project and this was so helpful!!!
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy today's new video! ❤️🙏🎨
Thank you for your tips. Very well done.
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy today's new video! ❤️🎨🙏
Thank you for all your tips. look forward to any other advice in the future.
Great pointers!! Thx!!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment 🙏💙💙💙
Thank you, for have taught me a lot about chalk painting.
Thanks , your video is very informative as always .stay healthy looking forward to your next video :)
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment Susan 🙏💙💙
Seriously, I learned some excellent tips! Thank you for sharing so many great things about wax and paint! Absolutely love all those valuable information.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I've learnt so much from watching your videos. I'm a newbie to painting furniture but love it. It really helps me cope in these unsettling times we fins ourselves in. Thank you 😍
Hi Karen!! Welcome to my channel!!! So happy to help you take your mind off of things!!! I hope you enjoy my videos! I have my previous videos listed by various techniques so feel free to take a look and learn from them. If you have any questions just drop my a note here in the comments section. ❤️🎨🙏
Hi Christina, well I just rushed inside to remove my bits and bobs off a piece I finished waxing on Friday. I am selling it, so that advice came in right on time! You're my chalk paint angel! Thank you so much for all your wonderful tips and ideas.
Hi Cha!!! So happy to hear that this tutorial came in handy for you!!! See you this Saturday!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🎨🙏
❤️ these tips. Very helpful❣️
Hi Janice!!! So glad! Thanks for watching!! I have a new video out today, let me know what you think!! ❤️🎨🙏
Your just what I was looking for😊
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy today's new video! ❤️🙏🎨
Super I love it!!
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy today's new video! ❤️🙏🎨
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy today's new video! ❤️🙏🎨
Great great video!!! Very informative.
Love the idea of softening the wax because it will also go easy on the Bristol's we use ;) it's very annoying when you're losing bristles in your hard walks LOL
Love your videos. Your inspiring me to get back into my painting projects!
I love your teachings, and I learn a lot. Thank you very much Christina. Kisses 💜🇧🇷
Hi Renata!! Glad you like them! I have a new video out today, I hope you enjoy it!!! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🎨
I wish I had discovered your channel sooner, but I'm looking forward to my next project and using all your useful tips.☺️
Thank you so much! This was so helpful truly appreciate it❤️👏🌟
Hi Erica!! Glad it was helpful! I have a new video out today, let me know what you think! ❤️🎨🙏
Hola! Me encanta. Tus videos, tu forma de enseñar y explicar, lamentablemente no se ingles, dependo de la traducción de youtube, pero veo tus videos mil veces, todis los días. Tengo una pregunta, se puede hacer una cera de color mezclando pintura tiza con cera transparente o blanca? Eres lo máximo, gracias por entregar tantos conocimientos y por responder nuestras preguntas, estoy agradecida y maravillada si antes me gustaba pintar, ahora no puedo parar jjj🤭😉👍😍
I love black wax applied with steel wool, with AS black, it's more charcoal but the black wax gives it a great look. Black is almost as hard as white to get a good looking top coat so the steel wool with black is all i use.
Hi Tammy!!! Yes black wax gives a nice touch and all you need is a smal amount!!❤️🙏🎨
I love your loyalty to Annie Sloan. No other paint compares, imo. I just feel like the others are “cheapened” because I feel like they are all knockoffs. There’s one brand that is everywhere. To me, that cheapens it. I wouldn’t use Walmart brand either, Walmart does not need my money. The small businesses that carry Annie, do. ❤ Love your videos!
I wish you would do an episode on cleaning brushes, and your furniture. What products you use, and what not to use to clean your brushes, or furniture with. How you clean the wax and paint off your brushes.
Hi Miss Molly! I just use mild dish detergent like dawn to clean my brushes and I use a degreaser called TSP to clean my furniture. 🎨🙏❤️
Fabulous Q&A Christina!!
I feel like I'm a wax professional now . . Jk I have along way to go. However, I do know that your tips will help me get there❤
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge *hugs*
Hi Nikki!!! Just keep at it!!! I have a new video out today! I hope you enjoy it!!! ❤️🎨🙏
My dining table is peeling after doing a clear Matt protecting coat from home depot what can I do?
Wonderful
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!!❤️🎨🙏
Thank you. So helpful
Glad it was helpful! I hope you like today’s new video!! 🎨🙏❤️
How do you clean the wax off your brushes, also how do you get a wax finish off waxed furniture so you can repaint?
another great video Christina! Thank you! Question: How do you clean your wax brushes? Thank you
Hi Lourdes!! I usually clean them with a dish soap like dawn ❤️🙏🎨
Hi Christina. Can't believe it's been 13 weeks now.
This was a great lesson on waxing....
I'm gonna make a change, and apply with a wax brush.
Thank you again for your antidote's in chalk painting and more.
Happy Thanksgiving
Dee Green
Hi Dee!!! Glad you liked the lesson on waxing!!! ❤️❤️ I have another video out tomorrow I hope you enjoy it!!! Let me know what you think!!! ❤️🎨🙏
So helpful for a newbie. Do you need to wash your wax brush? Or wrap in plastic wrap till next time. I just used wax for the first time on my first piece. Used an old tea towel. Left fine lint :-( Your video was so helpful. Thanks
Love your channel…. When you say you are going to leave tips, things you use, brushes etc…where will I find these things on your site?
Such good advice
Hi, there, just found you on UA-cam and am about to tackle some refinishing furniture projects! I was wondering how exactly do you soften the wax, you didn't quite explain it, do you just dig a big chunk of it and microwave it? Thx so much! I'm a newbie and rather avoid any mistake s I can!👍
Good info. I just had to sand a piece I had already waxed, then painted. Now, although it looks good, should I wax it again to protect, or will it take off the paint and put me back to square one? It looks so good right now. It is on the seat of a chair, where people will be sitting.
Hello. Love your video. But my question is I want to put clear wax on oat , raw wood. Do I seal still. Please help. First time doing a table.
Hi Marie, if you just want to put clear wax on raw wood, yes you can. The wax acts like a sealer. ❤️🙏🎨
That was a nice video.
The extra - fine steel woll sounds good.
Can u do it a dsy or 2 later? I need to but it and I waxed quite richly today my chalk paint peace.
Hi! Yes you can!! Glad you liked it! 🎨🙏❤️
I watched this video again after asking you a question on another tutorial where you used black wax on a piece. My question is:
Do you add the dark wax before you have buffed the clear wax or do you buff the clear and then just make sure that you put on the dark during that open window of time? Also, do you use 2 coats of clear wax before moving on to the dark? How much wax is enough?? Sorry to be repeating myself re these questions but just want to be sure! Thanks, Christina!!!
Hi Susan two coats will be fine and then add the dark wax as needed. 🙏🎨❤️
Hi, just came across your videos because i want to make chalks for schools blackboards. I want the chalks to be coated on the surface, to reduce "chalky" fingers while using and at the same time easy to wipe between lessons?
Which approach/product may you advice to me please
Thank you
Thank you for this video! What is the best way to clean wax brushes?
Good question! I use a mild dish detergent like dawn to clean them. ❤️🎨🙏
Thank you!
Please give information regarding homemade chalk paint. Thanx
Hi!! I will do some searching and see what I can find!! I have new tutorial out today (Saturday) let me know what you think!!!! ❤️🙏🎨
Is it safe to use Gamvar gloss on chalk paint? I also have Waverly Wax and Varnish. I’m new at this! Wasn’t sure the best way to go. It’s a 12 year olds black,gold and hot pink vanity i painted.
Your such an expert Ive had to watch your videos serveral times when you do the do's and donts! I have one question where did you find the chunky wax brush and does it have a brand name? Love watching your Chanel.
Great video. Learning alot from your videos, sure is relaxing & fun.. like you said just have FUN!.. You were saying 3 spoons of clear wax how much chalk paint to customize your own colored wax..ratios?😊
Hi Kathy!!! Sorry the ratio would be 3 tablespoons of clear wax to 1 teaspoon of paint. I would start with that and if you want more color intensity add a little more paint. This ratio I described is more on the conservative approach as sometimes you just want a little effect and other times more! I hope this helps!!! ❤️🎨🙏
Hi Christina! Thank you for these tips! How long should I wait before buffing after waxing ?
Thank you so much Suzanna 🙏 for your kind comment and excellent question!
Generally you wait a few hours depending on your room temp but the next day is usually best! 🤗🎨💙
Hi! I wanted to ask you if chalk paint would work on those porous type of vases that have a chalky white coating on them ?
Can you apply wax on top stencil which has been apply to the chalk paint?
Thank you so much for your top 10 tips on waxing! ❤️
May I ask, do you use separate wax brushes for dark and black waxes? Also what do you wash your wax brushes in?
Your tips have been so helpful..thank you!😀
Hi Fran!! Yes I would have separate wax brushed for dark and black as the shade will be different if you mix the brushes , but if you are washing them after each use then you could get away with just one brush between the two wax, just make sure to clean them. I usually wash them under the sink with dish detergent like dawn. I hope this helps!!
I have a new video out on Saturday I hope you enjoy it!!❤️🎨🙏
Great tips, Christina! Can't believe it's already #13! Would love to have you do some troubleshooting tutorials on waxing (maybe I just have to go back to some of your videos) because I have had trouble with the waxing and/or buffing taking off the chalk paint. Watching you perhaps fix a boo-boo. Also, a side note, I bought the 0000 steel wool and tried to buff a piece with a topcoat sealer (as per another tutorial...not yours) and it went down to the original finish (boy, the mistakes I'm making!). This is not as easy as it sounds...yikes!
Hi Katherine, I think maybe it was too much pressure on with steel wool (You have right one!!) it sounds like that might be the case. The other thing maybe was your paint dried completely before wax/buffing step? Just keep at it! Wax is not easy but you can master it! ❤️🎨🙏
Thankyou for a really informative video. Good tip to melt the wax😊
Hi Marilyn! Glad it was helpful! I have a new video out today (Saturday) I hope you enjoy it!!! Let me know what you think!! ❤️🎨🙏
So, can I wax over Rustoleum 'bright gold' spray paint on any surface? Thanks!
Once again thank you Christina for all the great info. You mentioned to not wait when applying too long between applying dark wax over clear wax. What would be the steps I would take if that is the case? I have applied white wax and have waited over a day to apply dark wax. Should I apply the white wax again and then apply dark wax? Thank you for all your tutorials.
Thank You!
Love your video. Thank you. When i sell my furniture I tend to shy away from wax because I hear it is not as durable and has to be re waxed from time to time. Would love your thoughts
Love your videos, my question is how do you clean you brushes ?
Great information since I'm a wee beginner. I do have a question concerning that when I have used a sealer on chalk paint, it often removes some of the paint, which creates havic for me. I have to go back and repaint that area. It will also move my colors tainting my painting style. So very frustrating. What the heck am I doing wrong???? I am afraid to put a finish on my pieces.
Hi Sydni!! So good to hear from you!! I think from what it sounds like is your paint coast is not fully dried/cured before adding the top coat. It sounds like "paint pulling" yes its very annoying I have this happen to me! sometimes what helps is using a hair dryer or heat gun to help dry up your project. Just make sure if you do this that you don't keep the heat on one spot for too long or you will bubble your paint. I hope this helps!!❤️🙏🎨
Once you've decided on a color for the hardware, do you wipe the wax off and then apply the color?
I like the tip about putting wax on before the gilding wax. Do you then need to seal the gilding wax?
By the way, great tips!
Thank you so much Mary for your thoughtful comment 🙏💙
No you don’t need to apply any top coat of sealer after your gilding wax 🤗🎨
Fantastic question!! 😉❤️
Thank you for this video. I plan to paint my parents old laminate cabinets with white chalk paint. I just want them to look white with no other effect to them. Do I need to wax them afterwards & will they hold up without the wax? Will the wax give them a gloss look? Thanks for your help!!
Hey Christina, I owe you a huge debt of gratitude. I've been working on a dresser and I bought home Depot chalk paint anyways. Wasn't super happy with it. It was thick and every product I guess has it's pluses and minuses, right? Next time I do something like this I'm definitely going to be hitting it with something a little bit different.
Anyways, I was having problems with brush strokes and stuff and I took your advice in this video about keeping a glass of water with a brush and somebody's advice about applying it literally with a roller and going over top of it with your theory on the wet brush.....
I have to say I got beautiful strokes on the brush and to clarify the brush wasn't wet but it was moistened and wiped on a paper towel before I went over top of it.
Thank you so much and your neighbor over in Quebec loves your channel.....
Hello Christina, let me first just start off by saying that I have learned so much from your videos and get inspired to do bigger projects. I just finished paining my kitchen table with black chalk paint. When I am looking for wax to seal it all that is in my area. All I can kind is liquid wax. Have you ever worked with this type? If so, any tips
Thank you so much 🙏 for your thoughtful comment! Yes 🙌 I have heard of the liquid wax and have heard good reviews! I haven’t tried it myself but sounds like It is much easier to apply and I am sure the durably is good! You kitchen table sounds beautiful 😍
How would you suggest I appt it? I have a chippy brush, those cheap foam brushes, and lint free cloths.
@@Johnny-ce2qy I recommend to still use a lint free cloth if possible. Since you used black chalk paint I also would use a dark or black t-Shirt if possible. Sometimes there can still be micro fibres and if your cloth is white it may show ?? Anytime I use black I try to use an old black t-shirt or dark one. The jersey material is great for little to no lint 😉♥️♥️