Wednesday, February 15, 2012

~ Beautiful ASCP Emile ~

Hello friends.....it has been a busy..busy couple of weeks!
The Washington Post ran a great article about 
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
and my cell phone was ringing non-stop!
Everyone wanted to know where I was located and what time my shop was open...if they could sign up for a workshop.
It was crazy ....
Crazy Good!
It gave me a great opportunity to tell everyone about the fabulous
being held on March 31st
There are still a few tickets available, 
although they are selling quickly, so don't get left out!

So besides answering my cell phone a lot
I have been painting
I have been wanting to showcase some of Annie's 
beautiful colors that you are not seeing used very much.
This is a crime because every color is majestic in it's own right.

Almost forget to snap a before pick..a blogging cardinal sin!
Here is a wood shelf I found on Craig's List awhile back.
It is very heavy and has a kind of Potterybarn 
black finish on it.
With a pretty relief of roses at the top,
this piece was screaming for a color more feminine than 
BLACK
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Introducing the lovely
'Emile'
This color combination was inspired by my blog friend 

Amy collects the most gorgeous purple transferware

Don't her roses look much more at home?

The magic happened with ASCP Emile
a little Old White
and some 14 carat gold 
gilding

I don't know why I am not seeing this color being used more
it is truly lovely!

I started with a coat of Emile..not too worried about complete coverage.
If a little black peaks through..that's ok..
more dimension.

sorry for the blurry pic..my camera setting was wrong!
I then dry brushed on some ASCP Old White
letting lot's of Emile show.
I painted the bead board insert in Old White.
I then applied some clear wax and
distressed with a sanding block to expose even more Emile.

I'm ready to add some golden 
**BLING**
With an artist paint brush, I applied some gold leaf sizing.
This can be purchased at your local craft or art supply shop.
The sheets of gold leaf can also be purchased at the same shop as the sizing.
They usually come in a pack of 25 sheets.

Brush the sizing wherever you want the gold to show.
It will stay tacky even after it is dry and this only takes a few minutes.

First of all...never try to gold leaf near a fan and please try not to sneeze...
this stuff is VERY delicate and tisse paper thin.
Very gently lay the sheet of leafing onto the tacky area

Now using another clean soft bristled brush
carefully brush down the leafing.
You will see it adhering to the sizing without much work.

Continue laying the sheet of leaf on the sized areas and 
all the while brushing with your soft artist brush

This part goes pretty quickly and you will be smiling at this point.

Wasn't that easy?
Metallic leafing adds such a touch of glamour
 and you get such a big bang for your buck.
People will Oooo and Ahhhh over your piece.
Don't tell them how easy it was
That will be our secret

I added just a touch more gold to the railing...not solidly,
 but so it had the look of having worn off over time

What do you think?
I hope you give metallic leafing a try
it can really punch up a boring piece

Until the real roses are in bloom
I'l take gilded ones !


Until next time...be kind and stay creative!

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23 comments:

reFresh reStyle said...

Janet, love the color and the gold leaf! Congrats on all your new business!

Connie in Hartwood said...

Emile will definitely be my next new ASCP color! Hmmmmm ... what to use it on?

Tara @ Tales of a Trophy Wife said...

Looks great! If I still lived in DC, I'd come to your workshop. I've been wanting to do something fun to my kitchen island.

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Pure gorgeousness! Great color and love the guilding.

Deserae said...

Beautiful...love the gold leaf detailing on the top! Just gorgeous.....
~Des

Kelly Ann said...

Very lovely...

Norma's Kentiques said...

OK, It was more than worth the wait! That is SO SO fabulous and I am so more in love with the color Emile than ever before! Also LOVE the dry brushing!

Sigh...... Great work! :)

Amy Chalmers said...

I love it! I had never heard of Emile. I will have to brush up on my ASCP colors. Is the Emile more of a grey purple than the Henrietta which is a pinky purple?
it was fun to think my purple transferware inspired this makeover~! Added you to my blog roll as I don't want to miss any of these amazing makeovers!

Linda at French Hollow said...

As always - beautiful! The gilding is a perfect touch.

deborah@confessions of a craigslist junkie said...

Is Emile a lavender-grey? It's a bit hard to tell since "she" was painted over the black. I usually go to Falls Church to pick up my ASCP, but this time I think I'm going to make the trip up to your place to get some supplies!

Lady Courtney said...

Very pretty, love the gold leaf, haven't tried that, but I've been inspired! :)

Anonymous said...

Excellent!! great post Janet, thanks a lot

Debra from Bungalow said...

That paint sure is amazing. The gold leaf is so pretty. I'm considering attending in VA.

RedeFIND said...

That is really beautiful! You have such great ideas for color combos. BTW I can't believe someone thought that black thing looked good, at one time.

Grandma Yellow Hair said...

Oh honey how I wish I lived close enough to come to your workshop.
I would be in hog heaven to be there with you.
This piece is really pretty. I love how you did the gold leaf on it.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend
Love
Maggie

Linda said...

Very pretty. Love the guilding.

the treat girl said...

Soooooooooo super amazing!!!!!!!!!

Maria @ All Things Luxurious said...

That piece is absolutely GORGEOUS! I love it!

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