Saturday, June 20, 2015

A Shabby Chest…..

I recently bought this chest from a friend.  I think it was once a music box of some type.  There are 3 doors on the front, the top door drops down and the bottom two open traditionally.  The top of the chest opens upright.     He used it for a "bar"and it is a perfect piece for just that.  It would also be great storage in a bedroom or bathroom for linens.

But it needed an update!


I painted it in white chalk paint and glazed it in a clear glaze mixed with black paint.  It was distressed before glazing.


I also updated the knobs:


I "washed" the inside with black paint:


It is a sturdy piece of furniture that has been brought back to life with a little love, elbow grease and paint!



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Patti @ Pandoras Box
Patti @ Pandoras Box

I live in central NY and I am a retired family and consumer science teacher. I enjoy all types of crafting, decorating and cooking

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