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using pearl plaster...

10/7/2015

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pearl plaster is an opalescent topcoat used over chalk paint® decorative paint by annie sloan.  it is one of the finishes we most often get asked about in the shop...probably because metallics are the perfect neutral and everyone wants a little glitz in their life!!  we started with a sofa table or entryway table that was mostly laminate wood (i apologize for not having a "before" shot...we were just too eager to get our hands on this one)!  

here is our step by step process:
  • begin by cleaning your piece with an ammonia based cleaner such as dirtex (this applies to reasonably "dirty" pieces i.e. dusty, "normal" dirt) for truly greasy or grimy pieces a more thorough cleaning process may be necessary!
  • once the piece is clean, paint two coats of chalk paint® by annie sloan in french linen allowing proper dry time between coats 
  • apply a coat of pearl plaster in crazy, x mark brush strokes creating texture in the pearl plaster (this will come into play when you get to the dark wax)
  • occasionally I apply a second coat of pearl plaster once the first coat is dry.  usually I do this on the flat areas of the piece (the top and sides) the curvy, detailed areas usually only need one coat.
  • when the pearl plaster has dried (it is a very quick dry time just like annie's paint!) apply annie or miss mustard seed's dark wax thinned with a bit of citrus solvent or mineral spirits.
  • wipe the dark wax back with a soft lint free cloth

voila!!

i've included pictures of some of our other pearl plaster projects...enjoy!!
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Rachel
10/8/2015 04:51:10 pm

Absolutely fabulous; per usual.

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12/24/2015 05:36:08 am

A fantastic idea! It's so easy and beautiful at the same time. Thanks for the step by step process description! It's so helpful!
Jane who is ready for Christmas!

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