This mahogany desk is a real beauty, and has so much potential. The pictures do not show it very well, but the varnish is in bad shape and it really needs a lot of TLC to bring it back to it's former glory. My plan is to do the same thing I did to the petite tallboy, but I am not sure what color to do.
Yes another blue piece, but just wait I have big plans!!!
It is hard to see, but I drew what I wanted on here with a white charcoal pencil. I decided what I wanted to draw and then I free handed until I was satisfied.
No Stencils here!
Now for side number 2
Clear wax is now on, it makes the paint look richer and deeper.
Now I need to stain and wax the top.
Drawers are lightly stained to make them a little richer and darker, and they are ready for clear wax.
It's done!
What about a cool gray color? Or a warm creamy white color? I love this piece and can't wait to see the end result. :)
ReplyDeletecool beans:) love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It is still one of my favorites.
DeleteYou did such a beautiful job with this! Free handing those vines, you're a rock star! Seriously I love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you! The artist in me loved doing this piece, it was one of my most favorites. The joy I felt doing it, still makes me happy, and am hoping I can do this again soon on another piece. I actually have a small dresser I am thinking of doing it on in the very near future.
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