Annie Sloan & Me

Well, dears...I'm still "on the fence" about my experience with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint...


No fault of hers, mind you.

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"It's not you, Annie, it's me..."

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The urn (ceramic) was the most successful, I think... I like the way the gold glimmers though; however, the two coats was probably my downfall. I thought that a heavier application would sand down smoother and eliminate the brushstrokes. Not really. I should have followed the "one coat" instructions, but I just seem to have to have that initial nice, solid color before I distress (I know, that doesn't make a lot of sense, but I want the un-distressed areas to be, umm ~ solid).

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Learn from my mistakes, Ladies...if you are like me, honestly, we are probably better off with doing a nice even coat of satin spray paint, then distressing.

But, live and learn.

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Here's the piece of the chair rung I'm going to use as a decorative applique on the toolbox/planter.

I probably sanded it a little more vigorously than I should have, but I like it ~ the only thing that bothers me is that some of the bleed-though stain shows again now (I may have to do another light coat...or, just get over it...;^)

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Okay, note to self...

When sanding plaster, be careful...

Before you know it, you may lose a nose!


I know, with all the O'Kringles' noses I've sculpted, this little angel won't have to

go to the plastic surgeon ~ I can fix her...

But...

I should have been watching what I was doing.

Plaster goes away very quickly!

Honestly, this little planter is so roughly cast and heavy,

I wasn't sure if it was plaster or concrete...

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So, what I really think is...the AS is cool, love the clean up, and for those who worry about fumes, it's great (that wasn't a big concern for me, but then I usually just use anything that's too stinky either in the garage or outdoors...)
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What I can see it being wonderful for, is using it as a top coat (one coat) in a two-color piece.

Because used lightly, it does sand off very prettily.

For solid-color pieces that you just want a little distressing (or a lot) on (personally), I would use a satin acrylic/latex, or, a spray satin. And, that's because I have that thing about brush-strokes and solid-color areas...

But, that's just me, and my initial experience with these little projects.

I may be a total convert by this time next week...

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Everyone have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

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