Customizing Color using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

I had posted this blog back in February 2013, and someone just recently asked about the after picture which I never posted - Here it is....The client was thrilled, and it did match her baby grand piano!

Shore Chicy Designs was recently commissioned to paint this Armoire so that it blended more with the decor in my clients new home.  She wanted it in a brownish color...hmmmm, not a fan but okay we will come up with something.    When ever you are customizing paints it is important that accurate measurements are taken.  In this case since I am making samples I simply used kitchen measuring spoons.  It is also wise to write down the quantities and color as you start the customization process.

 My formula was 1/4 teaspoon of Annie Sloan's Emperors Silk followed by 2.5 teaspoons of Annie Sloan's Olive and 1 Tablespoon of Graphite

 The samples that I produced were the use of my formula plus a clear wax, my formula with gold gilding wax added and clear wax, my formula plus a red wash and dark wax, a graphite base with my formula as a wash with a dark wax, and finally my formula with a dark wax.

 I painted a sample of the paint in my Annie Sloan Work Book which I just purchased at one of my favorite local stockists Magnolia Lane Designs in Point Pleasant NJ  but you can find a stockists near you or order the paint on line at Annie Sloan.

I want to give a shout out to my friends at Walkers Trading Company for the design referral ! 

Annie Sloan paints are really so much fun to work with and so forgiving.....so stay tuned to the customized armoire as we go through the various steps.

If you are interested in having one of your pieces painted or if you are interested in seeing our work visit our web site at Shore Chicy Designs or visit us on Facebook or call us at 917-699-1262 we are located in Toms River New Jersey.