![]() ![]() It took all of about 5 seconds for the spots to disappear. I grabbed my tin of Clear Soft Wax, a clean shop towel, and using about a dime sized amount of wax, gently buffed them away. We had them staged in the shop and when I went to move them to another spot, I found that there were black scuff marks in my White Soft Wax finish. It happened to a pair of Paris Grey plant tables that I painted and waxed. Even if you wait the recommended time to allow your Clear Soft Wax to cure (roughly 20 days), it is still susceptible to scuffs, just as any finish would be (latex included). Once you have painted your glorious piece, it’s time to start using it. Basically, crack open the can and have at it! Clear Soft Wax enriches the color of your chosen Chalk Paint®, protects it, and seals it in all in one step. The pigments are already mixed in and you add the finish in the form of Clear Soft Wax. You choose your finish first (flat, semi gloss, gloss, etc.) and then color is added and mixed for a million hours (or at least it seems like a million hours). Think about what happens when you buy a gallon of wall paint from your local paint store. Unlike latex, Chalk Paint® doesn’t have a finish built in. When customers visit me at Natasha Shea’s shop, Love Street, they often ask if they have to seal Chalk Paint®. (Note – this is not a post teaching you HOW to waxīut rather all the different ways you can use Clear Soft Wax.) Well, after you read about all of the different ways you can use it, you’ll understand why! Most people ask why it’s sold in such big tins. Pooh takes me back to the good ‘ol days of grilled cheese and movies on the family room floor, but I digress.ĭo you know how versatile Annie Sloan’s Clear Soft Wax is? It’s the bread and butter of a chalk painter’s life. Mix paint and water to apply.When I was writing the title out for this post, I immediately thought of “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh” from Disney. Take a dry, short bristled brush and add just enough paint to cover the ends and quickly run it over your pieceĬolor washing is a technique that uses multiple colors over one another. Use wax or glue to adhere your foil on your piece ( you can find this at Michael’s)ĭry brushing is a technique that adds texture and highlights the original colors used on your piece. Using a gold leaf foil is a fun way to customize your project. When applying dark wax, use a clean brush so it won’t affect the finish PRO TIP: you can use a hair dryer to melt excess wax that’s stuck on your piece!Ĭlear wax acts as an eraser if your piece looks too dark or has a “muddy” color. Apply it in a circular motion and remove excess wax with a lint-free towel or rag. Use a natural bristle brush for wax application. When applying wax, try doing it in small sections first and wipe it off as you go to make it more manageable Using wax on top of a coat of paint will help tone down your color and give it a bright shineĪlways put a protective sealer over your chalk paint to prevent damage (such as water rings) Here are several tips America shared with us that’ll make your chalk paint projects easier to accomplish. Last night’s Chalk Paint 101 workshop was a blast - special thanks to America Juarez at Painted by the Bee for hosting and teaching us.
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