Thursday, August 18, 2011

Chalk Paint on Syroco Mirror

I got home last night from my trip to Pittsburgh.  Pittsburgh is a wonderful city full of beautiful, old houses with amazing architecture.  I meant to spend a day taking pictures of houses to show you, but somehow I just ran out of time while I was there.  Nancy and I are having our monthly flea market at Loot this weekend and I am rushing to get everything done after being away for so long.  If any of you live close enough, I would love to have you stop by for our sale this Saturday and Sunday from 8-4.

Loot
3011 Main Street
Soquel, CA 95073

I just finished this mirror and it will be for sale at Loot this weekend and then on to my etsy shop.


I love Syroco mirrors and it makes me happy when I stumble upon one at a yard sale.  This one started out gold with pretty scrolling details.


I used Country Gray Chalk Paint and it had no problems adhering to the Syroco frame.


After painting the frame, I distressed it all over, so the gold underneath would show through in places.  Then, I used a combination of clear wax and dark wax to give the frame more depth.


I love the muted color of the Country Gray combined with the elegant scrolling of the frame.  


I am also pleased with the way Country Gray looks with dark wax over it.   I want to try this combination on a larger piece of furniture too.



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9 comments:

Tiff said...

What a gorgeous mirror! You have uplifted it and given it a new life! It will look stunning on any wall! X

Mona Kay Gorman said...

HoW pretty!! I'm about to use Country Gray on a secretary/bureau, so imso glad to see what it looks like on that mirror...gorgeous!!

Jane Sherman said...

I just love the way this mirror looks and like with all of your projects you are a perfectionist : -)

Suzanne said...

wow! Great transformation!

Deborah said...

Ooh that turned out so lovely Amanda!
I hope the sale went wonderful for you!!

Deborah xo

Milla said...

Wow what a gorgeous mirror. Love that detail and shape! Chalk paint seems to be all the rage in diy blog land these days. I might have to try it soon.

Brooks Interiors said...

My mom has this exact mirror. She'll be so excited to know that I WANT it! Love your tutorial on the how to..

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