Striped Painted Heart

The wooden 5 candle heart was a thrifted find about 3 years ago. This is the 'after'.

Every January I forgot to bring it out until this year. Each candle holder is attached with a screw under the base. This is the 'before'.

I used Annie Sloan Primer Red, one of my favourite old style colours - reminds me of old barn paint. Love the colour. I taped 4 stripes before I painted.

The first coat of ASCP covered lightly as does most chalk type paint and it dries quickly. With the speed of drying I often do not wash the paintbrush between coats.

The second coat provides a good cover over the original unpainted wood.

The sequence of painting (below)

I removed the tape and then checked the taping photo and realized ...

there were 4 stripes of tape to remove. I liked the look of 3 and love the look of 4 stripes.

Next is the waxing. I used CeCe Caldwell clear wax. Added candles. Evening photo.

Before and after - afternoon and evening lighting differences.

This project took about and hour not including the drying time.

Supplies:
1/2" art paint brush
ASCP Primer Red
newspaper
frog tape 1/4" and 3/4"
CeCe Caldwell clear wax
rag for waxing


I have used the natural stripes on painted furniture here, here , here.

Thank you for visiting.

Sharing with

Wednesday
I Gotta Create, A Creative Princess, 

Thursday

A Glimpse Inside, Annie's Attic, Rooted in Thyme, Embracing Change, My Thrift Store Addiction, My Romantic Home, The Charm of Home, Pretty Handy Girl

Friday
Pieced Pastimes, Shabby Art Boutique, Two Chicks and a Mom, Hey Whats For Dinner Mom, Diana Rambles, How Sweet The Sound, The Girl Creative, Reviews, Chews and How-To's, Creative Country Mom, Funky Junk Interiors

Saturday
Sunny Simple Life, Life on Lakeshore Drive, Thoughts From Alice, Saving 4 Six

Sunday
Across the Blvd, New House New Home

Monday
Made in a Day