Thursday, March 12, 2015

DAPER HAMPER

Finished up the little hamper project.  I found a wonderful milk paint and tried it out on my little hamper and was quite impressed with the results. I have tried many different milk paints over the years and really do  prefer them over chalk paint. I know the chalk is all the rage now but I do not like the look you get with it.  I think it looks cheap. This milk paint goes on smooth and covers flaws pretty darn good and I find very little brush strokes when it dries. the paint is called General Finishes.

 
 
Before the paint
 
 
 
After the paint
 
 
 
Next I went over it with a glaze finish. I usually use colored wax but the glaze goes on super easy and dries really fast.
 


 I lined the inside with  a drop cloth and used Velcro the attach.

 

Then I design a little rug to go onto the lid.



 
 I covered the back of the lid with a piece of wool.

 
 Love these little handles on the side.



Here is the end results!
 
 
 
 

4 comments:

  1. This is breathtaking, Tonia !
    I really like your choice of colors.
    Rose

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  2. Doesn't even look like the same piece! I can tell you were inspired on this project since you got it done in record time! NICE!

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  3. Already done! Wow! It looks so great. Love the colors and the hooking. You are again, Amazing.

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