Ahhhh... let me just delve into one of my favorite DIYs to date.
This one took me F-O-R-E-V-E-R to finish only because I was on a mission to find the perfect stencil. Other than that, piece of cake!
I found it when I came across the Donatella Damask Stencil by Royal Design Studio Stencils. You can view this exact stencil on their website by clicking HERE.
So, I had my tables sanded for a while while I was on the hunt for a stencil.
I did have photos of the whole sanding process, but they seem to be lost at the moment.
I used 80 grit sandpaper on my favorite tool; my orbital sander.
It took the laminate tops right off, exposing this beautiful wood.
Then, I painted. I put the stencil right on top of the tables and I rolled some Antique by Vintage Market and Design right on the stencil.
As you can see, I'm quite fond of Vintage Market and Design products. After trying 7 different types of chalk-based paints, I found the easiest, most inexpensive one with the most options.
To see the 75 colors that they offer and all of their finishing products you can click HERE.
The most important thing when stenciling is not to get a lot of paint on your applicator. I dipped my roller in the brush and rolled it out into the tray quite a bit before I rolled it over the stencil.
What is great about this stencil is that it is an "allover stencil" which makes it great to just lift and continue the pattern.
Within 30 minutes I had these beauties all stenciled.
I then proceeded to paint the base with the same color, being careful to "stay in the lines".
I waited 24 hours for the paint to cure, and then I used VM&D's Clear Coat Sealer in Satin around the sides and base of my piece. Everything except the top where I did the stenciling.
Doing this allowed me to put my Dark Umber Wax on the top without worrying about it getting onto the outside portion of my painted area and darkening the Antique color.
So I put the Dark Umber Wax on with a brush, covering the whole top where I had stenciled.
I let it sit for 48 hours just like this. The longer you keep VM&D colored wax on, the darker it gets.
Now for the fun part. The big reveal. I wiped my wax off with a microfiber cloth. It is important to buff the wax off completely before you go to seal your piece.
Oh, I sure loved how it stained the wood and the paint. Pure perfection!
I decided to antique the base by using VM&D's Garden Gate Glaze.
It went on beautifully and was easy to wipe with a damp cloth, mainly because I had sealed it already prior to putting on the Glaze.
The last step was to seal the whole piece.
I used the Clear Coat Sealer again in Satin and used a damp sponge to apply it all over the piece.
I really love the way that they turned out.
I may have taken one too many photos, but I am glad I did because I will miss this set when they are gone.
Oh yeah, and as most of you know, I am a sucker for wreaths, so I had to add this beautiful cotton wreath to my collection.
Just another smile-worthy purchase from Vintage Market and Design.
I hope that you all have a wonderful week. <3 Marissa <3
