I was meandering around town the other day when I spotted some junk.
I heard it calling my name.
I stopped.
I heard it calling my name.
I stopped.
This little chair cried out to me and as I glanced at it's price tag I knew it would be mine.
$3.95
Just my price.
It did protest a little as I tried to smash it into the back of my van.
I should always keep the back of my van clear for furniture rescue missions such as this.
I took it home.
I didn't even go inside other than to retrieve my camera and painting supplies.
It was sunny and hot outside.
Perfect for painting a sloppy coat of paint.
I sanded and glazed it.
Settled it comfortably into its new home.
I photographed it and then quickly decided I needed to move it somewhere else.
That happens.
I am going to attempt something I have yet to try.
Paint the fabric on it.
It's actually not as stained as it appears in the pictures.
It is swine colored though.
I'm thinking a grayish, tan linen color.
What does thou thinkest?
Paint the fabric on it.
It's actually not as stained as it appears in the pictures.
It is swine colored though.
I'm thinking a grayish, tan linen color.
What does thou thinkest?
11 comments:
I think your color choice sounds perfect. I have painted upholstery several times. xo Diana
Love what you have done with it thus far. Can't wait to see what happens with the painted upholstery. Thanks for sharing, liz
so pretty! i love that shape!
I say go for it! Linnen sound pretty to me! You did a great rescue job!
I'm thinking it was a great find and it is beautiful!
$3.95?? SCORE! it looks like a million bucks already. :o)
I think you should sell it to me! Love the chair. So super cute and I can't believe you only paid 3.95 for it!
I've seen that done before... I've never tried it. But for $3.95...I say go for it!
I love the chair! Wouldn't it be neat if you could find a way to do a linen color in some in some kind of faux linen finish, like a screen print?
I have done this before. It is easy. It just takes a little time. Spray it real good with water from a spray bottle. It helps for the paint to soak in better. Start painting (you can mix 1/2 water 1/2 paint for the first coat), let dry and repeat till you feel like it is coated good enough. I rubbed a wax over the top when I was done to seal it and give it a good patina. You probably already know all this. :) Let me know how it goes! BTW, I wish I could find things for $3.95! Terry
That is a wonderful chair! Love what you have done with it already. And I really like your blog :)
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