One of my favorite things about working with clients are the amazing pieces that come my way that I wouldn't get to paint on my own. Recently, I completed this gorgeous antique table for a client. She is a woman after my own heart, a Craigslist bargain hunter. She practically stole this table from its previous owner. And while the finish was beautiful and in decent shape, it did not fit in with her crisp, clean decor.
I didn't have time to haul this puppy into my house and stage it for a proper photo shoot. Fingers crossed its owner will let me shoot the completed set once I finish off the chairs. Her house is amazing, and she has such great style.
My favorite thing about this table is how the paint really made all the beautiful, detailed carving pop. They just don't make tables like this anymore. It was really hard to give this back. I really fell in love with it.
Check back soon to see the chairs and barstools that are going to coordinate with this set. What do you think of Coco? Are you as big a fan as I am?
It turned out fabulous! I love it :)
ReplyDeletehow hard is it to use Polycrylic Sealer?
ReplyDeleteWith everything, there is a learning curve. My best advice is to use a high quality brush and don't over brush it.
DeleteThis turned out beautiful! I am nervous about painting a table top. Did you use long strokes or did you do use more of a cross hatch stroke?
ReplyDeleteI use one long stroke from top to bottom. I go across the shortest side. I also water down the final coat which leaves less brush strokes.
DeleteSimply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous table. I love the ornate details. Beautiful color choice too, it really makes all that detail stand out.
ReplyDeleteHow many coats of poly did you apply?
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda. I did three thin coats of polycrylic and did a light sanding with 220 sand paper in-between coats.
DeleteHi Christina, after watching A hundred videos, I found the one I was looking for, this is exactly like my table except mines a bit faded and scratched up. I wonder if you could help: I'm so concerned about losing the look of the wood and wanted to make a good choice in both color and technique. Thx for the tip on leaving the word int he creavices of the decorative legs unpainted. I like Voco but think it may look too Matt and painted for my table. Is there another way I could keep some element of the original table? Just wanted some color and/ or make it look more polished.
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