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Crackled Chalk Chair

Refinish an old chair to give it a new life!

At a Glance:

#5825 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Home Decor Chalk Logo
supplies

FolkArt Home Decor Chalk - Java, 8 oz. - 34165

Number Needed: 1 $9.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt Home Decor Chalk - Metallic Gold, 8 oz. - 34804

Number Needed: 1 $9.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

F/A HOME DECOR SATIN VARNISH 8 OZ.

Number Needed: 1 $9.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Home Decor™ Crackle Medium, 8 oz. - 34867

Number Needed: 1 $7.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Home Decor™ Brushes - Chalk Paintbrush - 34907

Number Needed: 1 $15.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt Home Decor Chalk - Seaside Villa, 8 oz. - 34924

Number Needed: 1 $9.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.
instructions

Other Supplies

Chair, Flat brush ½”, Tape, Water basin, Foam plates, Paper towels

Instructions

  1. Basecoat entire chair Java.
  2. Tape off legs where desired and apply once coat of crackle medium in a slip slap pattern. Let dry thoroughly and apply a second coat of medium. Let dry overnight.
  3. Apply a liberal coat of Seaside Villa in same slip slap pattern being careful not to go back over where you already painted. Crackle will appear as paint dries.
  4. Tape off bands below crackled area on legs. Paint Metallic Gold. Remove tape.
  5. Apply a coat of varnish referring to bottle for application instructions.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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