That's right. ANOTHER old sewing table for 10 bucks. It was the same height as my other fabulous table. It was then I decided that since I had been so lucky in discovering this 2nd table, I would just refinish/paint/do something to both of them and use them as nightstands! Brilliant, I know. It took me forever to decide exactly what I wanted to do with them. I finally decided on painting/glazing. I went to Lowes and bought a light tan-ish paint color-I don't remember the name! (Sorry) So, I sanded both tables lightly and primed them with a white Zinsser primer, which just happens to be my new favorite primer =). But, the more I thought about the whole painting/glazing, the more nervous I got...not sure why, but the glaze terrified me. Haha. It's just glaze right? So, here they sat for almost a month...(Please excuse the mess. The garage has become my catch all area.)
After walking past them everyday for a month, I decided it was time dive right in! So I did. And let me tell you, once I started painting, I did not want to stop. I painted several other pieces as well. That's another post for another day. Anywhoooo, I painted them and let them dry. Then, I scuffed them up a bit with sandpaper. I was going for antique/rustic/worn look. Then came the glaze!!! I got a bucket of water, an old rag, and a cheap bristley brush. I used Valspar Antiquing Glaze. I highly recommend it!
Since I really had no idea what I was doing, i just went with it. I brushed lots of glaze on, and wiped it off with my wet rag. I left lots of glazes in the corners and on the areas that I had sanded. I let them dry and went back over the places that I wanted to be darker or that I wanted to stand out more. It took me a few hours to perfect my look, but in the end I was super happy with them and so proud of myself!!

Happy Wednesday!
Jen
4 comments:
I found you! And I love you blog - DIY projects are such fun. I live in an apartment townhouse and don't really have the proper space to do large projects, but I can do smaller pieces like this one you spotlighted. This time of year, I get that artsy-crafty urge, so I may do some "junking" in the coming weeks. You've inspired me!
- Dawn
Yes paint is fabulous. We painted a few tables in our living room. Believe it or not we just spray painted them. And they turned out awesome.
I'm following you back! Have fun with your DIY projects.
Looks great! There has been a similar table sitting at my Salvation Army for about a month. It's only 5.00, too. I guess no one in town has the same vision as you! They don't know what they're missing!
it looks so cute! i have not used that glaze but will have to try it!
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