Comments for Alchemy Fine Living http://www.alchemyfineliving.com/blog furniture painting, upholstery, & sewing Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:15:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Comment on Furniture Painting FAQ by Deana http://www.alchemyfineliving.com/blog/furniture-painting-techniques/comment-page-1/#comment-63300 Deana Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:15:16 +0000 http://www.alchemyfineliving.com/blog/?page_id=2944#comment-63300 I often mix old with new. What about glass knobs? Or you could try to find something made of the same material as the ones you have, if they have a similar patina go for it. You could even find new knobs and paint them, along with the existing pulls, so they are all the same color. I often mix old with new. What about glass knobs? Or you could try to find something made of the same material as the ones you have, if they have a similar patina go for it. You could even find new knobs and paint them, along with the existing pulls, so they are all the same color.

]]> Comment on Furniture Painting FAQ by Sheila http://www.alchemyfineliving.com/blog/furniture-painting-techniques/comment-page-1/#comment-63299 Sheila Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:27:59 +0000 http://www.alchemyfineliving.com/blog/?page_id=2944#comment-63299 Love your web site. I purchased an old table, chairs and buffet. I painted the chairs and buffet black and still need to paint the legs of the table. The buffet has most of its drawer pulls but is missing 4 small drawer knobs (there are a LOT of drawers). I'm not sure how to mix door/drawer knobs with vintage hardware (similar to the hardware in your demo above). Should I discard the existing hardware and start over with all new hardware or try and mix old and new hardware? Love your web site. I purchased an old table, chairs and buffet. I painted the chairs and buffet black and still need to paint the legs of the table. The buffet has most of its drawer pulls but is missing 4 small drawer knobs (there are a LOT of drawers). I’m not sure how to mix door/drawer knobs with vintage hardware (similar to the hardware in your demo above). Should I discard the existing hardware and start over with all new hardware or try and mix old and new hardware?

]]> Comment on Painting furniture black by Candy Thompson http://www.alchemyfineliving.com/blog/2012/02/20/painting-furniture-black-2/comment-page-1/#comment-63297 Candy Thompson Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:58:17 +0000 http://www.alchemyfineliving.com/blog/?p=4052#comment-63297 Just wanted to say that you have inspired me. I watched your video on U-Tube regarding the finishing of an old bench. I wanted an armoire that I had purchased to have the look that it was weathered by sand and the beach. It was originally stained redwood. It looks absolutely fantastic. I am certainly pleased with your detailed video and will be bookmarking your site. Once again thank you. Candy, Oklahoma City, OK Just wanted to say that you have inspired me. I watched your video on U-Tube regarding the finishing of an old bench. I wanted an armoire that I had purchased to have the look that it was weathered by sand and the beach. It was originally stained redwood. It looks absolutely fantastic. I am certainly pleased with your detailed video and will be bookmarking your site. Once again thank you.

Candy, Oklahoma City, OK

]]> Comment on Furniture painting technique- wax and paint don’t mix by Deana http://www.alchemyfineliving.com/blog/2012/02/10/furniture-painting-technique-wax-and-paint-dont-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-63295 Deana Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:15:36 +0000 http://www.alchemyfineliving.com/blog/?p=3998#comment-63295 I skipped primer on this project. I skipped primer on this project.

]]> Comment on Furniture Painting FAQ by Deana http://www.alchemyfineliving.com/blog/furniture-painting-techniques/comment-page-1/#comment-63294 Deana Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:13:11 +0000 http://www.alchemyfineliving.com/blog/?page_id=2944#comment-63294 Sometimes I prime, but sometimes I don't. In a case like yours I would skip it. You are right that the white would show through when distressing. I use Watco Danish Oil which is a stain that penetrates and seals. It dries hard and provides a protective coat, so no need for anything else after that. Sometimes I prime, but sometimes I don’t. In a case like yours I would skip it. You are right that the white would show through when distressing. I use Watco Danish Oil which is a stain that penetrates and seals. It dries hard and provides a protective coat, so no need for anything else after that.

]]> Comment on Furniture Painting FAQ by Karla http://www.alchemyfineliving.com/blog/furniture-painting-techniques/comment-page-1/#comment-63292 Karla Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:13:30 +0000 http://www.alchemyfineliving.com/blog/?page_id=2944#comment-63292 I love your work! and your videos! you really gave me the confidence in myself to say..."Hey I can do this to!!" THANK YOU!! I love your work! and your videos! you really gave me the confidence in myself to say…”Hey I can do this to!!” THANK YOU!!

]]> Comment on Shabby, painted desk. by Carrie Bauer http://www.alchemyfineliving.com/blog/2012/02/15/shabby-painted-desk/comment-page-1/#comment-63291 Carrie Bauer Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:03:35 +0000 http://www.alchemyfineliving.com/blog/?p=4044#comment-63291 Hello! I so appreciate your video's, I've learned so much from you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have questions about the Watco Danish Oil. I can't get mine to dry, as in it's been 2 weeks and it's still tacky. I finally took a scrub brush, super hot water and a degreaser to get it off... It's a brand new bottle, not old. If you don't mind, will you please send me your tips? Thank you! Carrie Bauer Carrie Me Home Upcycled & Repurposed Furniture & Home Decor. Find my business page on Facebook: Carrie Me Home Hello!
I so appreciate your video’s, I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I have questions about the Watco Danish Oil.
I can’t get mine to dry, as in it’s been 2 weeks and it’s still tacky. I finally took a scrub brush, super hot water and a degreaser to get it off… It’s a brand new bottle, not old.
If you don’t mind, will you please send me your tips?
Thank you!
Carrie Bauer
Carrie Me Home
Upcycled & Repurposed Furniture & Home Decor.
Find my business page on Facebook: Carrie Me Home

]]> Comment on Furniture Painting FAQ by Kathy http://www.alchemyfineliving.com/blog/furniture-painting-techniques/comment-page-1/#comment-63290 Kathy Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:06:33 +0000 http://www.alchemyfineliving.com/blog/?page_id=2944#comment-63290 Also, I am staining the desk top (not painting). What do you use as a finishing coat after the stain? Also, I am staining the desk top (not painting). What do you use as a finishing coat after the stain?

]]> Comment on Furniture Painting FAQ by Kathy http://www.alchemyfineliving.com/blog/furniture-painting-techniques/comment-page-1/#comment-63289 Kathy Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:04:45 +0000 http://www.alchemyfineliving.com/blog/?page_id=2944#comment-63289 Do you always use primer? - I am distressing an old desk which is still in pretty good condition with no stains and will be painting it a darker green. Wouldn't the white of the primer show through when I distress it? Thanks for the info. Do you always use primer? – I am distressing an old desk which is still in pretty good condition with no stains and will be painting it a darker green. Wouldn’t the white of the primer show through when I distress it? Thanks for the info.

]]> Comment on Furniture painting technique- wax and paint don’t mix by Heidi@All That Brings Joy http://www.alchemyfineliving.com/blog/2012/02/10/furniture-painting-technique-wax-and-paint-dont-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-63288 Heidi@All That Brings Joy Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:45:24 +0000 http://www.alchemyfineliving.com/blog/?p=3998#comment-63288 What a beautiful dresser!! Love the color and the technique! What a beautiful dresser!! Love the color and the technique!

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