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Assorted Frames

Don't throw away frames with no glass...paint them! Paint a variety of frames in various Waverly Inspirations colors, then group them together to make an abstract art display - perfect for filling any empty place in your home with color!

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At a Glance:

Project #15885 Skill Level: Intermediate
supplies

Plaid Supplies

Waverly ® Inspirations Chalk Acrylic Paint - Crystal, 8 oz. - 60721E

Number Needed: 1 $0.00
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Waverly ® Inspirations Chalk Acrylic Paint - Plaster, 8 oz. - 60679E

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Waverly ® Inspirations Chalk Acrylic Paint - Celery, 8 oz. - 60720E

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Waverly ® Inspirations Wax - Antique, 8 oz. - 60727E

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Waverly ® Inspirations Wax - Clear, 8 oz. - 60678E

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Waverly ® Brushes - Basic Set, 4 pc. - 36423

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Other Supplies

  • Assorted frames
  • Medium Grit Sandpaper

instructions

  1. Basecoat furniture with Crystal, let dry.
  2. Sand lightly removing some of the paint and showing the original color on furniture and creating distressed finish.
  3. To create a distressed antique finish use Antique Wax.  Follow basic instructions on wax.
  4. Tip- when using the dark wax either add water to create a softer color or mix equal parts clear wax with Antique wax.    Let wax dray and buff with dry cotton cloth.

resources

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Waverly Inspirations Chalk FAQs

Waverly Inspirations Chalk FAQs

Get answers to the most frequently asked questions on how to use Waverly Inspirations Chalk!

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Free Crafting eBook - Waverly Inspirations

Free Crafting eBook - Waverly Inspirations

Download our free eBook to learn about the Waverly Inspirations home decor stencil and paint system

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Related FAQs

Yes, you can create custom colors by mixing any number of the Waverly Inspirations Chalk paints together.
Start with the lightest color, adding in darker shades until desired color is achieved.
The benefit of painting with Waverly Inspirations Chalk is that no prep work such as sanding, stripping or priming is needed.
When painting on previously used furniture, simply clean the surface using a glass cleaner to remove dirt or dust particles. When painting on glass surfaces, make sure to clean surface using rubbing alcohol.
Stir well to incorporate the paint. Use straight from the bottle or pour a small amount onto a palette.
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