Black & Gold Elegance

July 14 2020, by Gene Howard, 1 min reading time

Amy Howard At Home Contributor, Heidi Marsh, gave this table a whole new look. Read below as she takes us through the steps of this transformation. She calls this one, Leila.

Step 1 – Clean

Clean with Clean Slate.

Step 2 – Base Coat

Paint one coat of Black One Step Paint.

Step 3 – Texture

Paint one coat of Cracked Patina. Let it set up according to directions on the bottle.

Step 4 – Top

Top Black One Step Paint on top of Cracked Patina. Let it dry.

Step 5 – Sand

Lightly sand with 400 grit sandpaper and wipe off excess dust.

Step 6 – Apply Gold Leaf

Apply Gilding Size to the highlighted edges of the table. Allow to come to tack about 12-15 minutes. Apply Gold Leaf and burnish. Wipe away excess with hard bristle brush. Lightly sand with steel wool to dull shine and age. Don't forget to gild the hardware.

Step 7 - Apply Wax

Apply Mind Your Own Beeswax to the entire piece. Buff after 30 minutes.

Last Step: Enjoy The Bragging Rights!

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