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^ Mother Earth Paints Chalk Enhanced Paint Bayou
I read this paint was best used for furniture and is very low VOC. I decided to paint a mirror that will hang in my daughter’s room. The paint went on much thinner than the other brands, but it was a smooth appli- cation. I applied two coats and then lightly sanded the edges for a distressed look.
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^ Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint Ironstone
^ Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Provence I read that Annie Sloan paint can be used for outdoor items as well as metal surfaces. I decided to paint an old metal planter. The paint was thick and went on very smoothly. It only took two coats to paint the planter and I loved how quickly the paint dried in between coats, making it a very fast project. I’m happy to report that the planter has been outside for a few weeks with no chipping at all! I also abso- lutely loved the color.
This paint was definitely the most unique. I suspect it’s also one of the most versatile. It comes in a powder form that is mixed with water until you achieve the desired consistency. I chose an old red chair to paint. I had a hard time getting the powder to mix with no lumps, but it could have been user error. I did have to apply about four coats, so next time I would use less water to make the paint thicker. This would be a great option to create a stain or white washed look.
^ Amy Howard at Home One Step Paint Cartouche Green This paint claimed to work on wood sur- faces with no sanding required, so I chose a small varnished wood table to paint. The paint went on like a dream. It covered so well and quickly. The finish was velvety smooth, and I only had to apply two coats to the dark wood table.
American Paint Company Clay/Chalk/Mineral Base Paint Bordello > The instructions for this paint recommend sanding for shiny surfaces, so I de- cided to paint a terra cotta pot. This formula was the thickest of all the paints, but it could easily be thinned out with water. Because it was so thick, this was the only project where I could get away with just one coat which was great. It took just a fewminutes to paint my pot, and within 30 minutes, it was dry.
VintageKC / Summer 2014 10
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