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DIY Chippy Dresser Using Cracked Patina

Written By Gene Howard - September 17 2020

Amy Howard At Home Contributor, Leah Kendrick, created this gorgeous Old World Chippy Dresser. Pick your favorite colors and recreate this beautiful finish.

Step 1 - Clean:

Clean well with Clean Slate and remove hardware.

Step 2 - Base:

Apply your base coat, Leah used Lou Lou One Step Paint.

Step 3 - Second Coat:

Leah decided to go with English Boxwood for her second coat to get a good base and custom color.

Step 4 - Cracked Patina:

Water down your Cracked Patina 15%.

Step 5 - Apply Cracked Patina:

Use a Chip Brush to apply the Cracked Patina mixture all over the piece. Apply it in the direction you want cracks to appear.

Step 6 - Let It Dry:

Let the Cracked Patina dry, when it is no longer sticky, it is dry.

Step 7 - Top Coat:

Apply Black One Step Paint all over the piece, be sure to not overbrush.

Step 8 - Pull Away:

As you are applying the paint, pull away some of the Black to reveal the green underneath.

Step 9 - Clean Chip Brush:

Use a clean Chip Brush do some additional pulling away.

Step 10 - Dry & Sand:

Let the piece dry and then sand it down with 400 Grit Sandpaper.

Step 11 - Repeat As Needed:

Repeat the process of Cracked Patina, Black One Step, and sanding as needed.

Step 12 - Seal:

Use a Round Hog Hair Brush and Mind Your Own Beeswax all over the piece to seal.

Step 13 - Dry & Buff:

Let the piece dry, buff it, and ENJOY THE BRAGGING RIGHTS!

How To: Antique Chippy Accent Table

Written By Gene Howard - July 24 2020

Amy Howard At Home Contributor, Leah Kendrick, shows us how to create an antique chippy accent table. Here is the process:

Step 1: Clean Slate!

Prep your surface with Clean Slate.

Step 2: Base Coat

Apply two coasts of Tick Tock One Step Paint.

Step 3: Cracked Patina

Water down your Cracked Patina slightly and apply with a chip brush. TIP: The more it is watered down the smaller the cracks! Let it dry fully so it is not sticky to the touch.

Step 4: Apply Second Color

Apply your next color, Leah went with Indian Summer One Step Paint.

Step 5: Use Your Hands!

As the reaction begins to take place and cracks begin to form, use the palms of your hands to remove some of the top paint to reveal the color underneath. This is the key to your beautiful chippy finish.

Step 6: Sand

Lightly sand with 250 grit sandpaper and then 400 grit sandpaper until smooth to the touch.

Step 7: Drybrushing

Apply some dry brushing in Lilacs a Bloomin' One Step Paint for an extra touch.

Step 8: Seal

Seal with Mind Your Own Beeswax. Then add some Dust of Ages when the Beeswax has come to tack (about 10-15 minutes).

Step 9: Buff

Buff the piece with a clean lint-free cloth for a soft sheen after an hour.

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