It was unwanted and unloved despite its excellent condition. I sanded, painted and decoupaged the drawers, giving them 3 coats of poly to protect the paper. Lastly I painted the original handles to match and voila! Gorgeous greyness mmmmm.
Wednesday 28 September 2011
Vintage Compactum makeover
I purchased this compactum from a local auction, unfortunately in my haste to paint it I forgot to take a before photo!
It was unwanted and unloved despite its excellent condition. I sanded, painted and decoupaged the drawers, giving them 3 coats of poly to protect the paper. Lastly I painted the original handles to match and voila! Gorgeous greyness mmmmm.
It was unwanted and unloved despite its excellent condition. I sanded, painted and decoupaged the drawers, giving them 3 coats of poly to protect the paper. Lastly I painted the original handles to match and voila! Gorgeous greyness mmmmm.
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What a fresh and beautiful piece! Nice work.
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Liking those stripes. They are a fun, bright counterpoint to the neutral gray.
ReplyDeleteLove the drawers! Where will you be putting it?
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