My first discovery with painting was
Yes Mod Podge....this stuff is AWESOME
Big tip - make sure you invest in a wall paper applier. It is a flat tool that you use to smooth out wallpaper. This tool saved me so much time and help smooth out the bubbles that form.
A good idea is let the glue get a bit tacky before you lay down your paper, it will stick better and slowly put the paper down using the tool to help smooth it as it goes down. - If it is a flat surface, put a book or something heavy on top for a good hour or two to weigh it down, this will help keep the bubbles from forming.
My next discovery is.... Annie Sloan Chalk Paint & wax
I can't wait to get started on my next project and use this stuff. The reviews on the paint are beyond awesome so I am expecting great results on using it. I will keep you posted on what I think.
There is only one store in all of Edmonton that carries this paint www.appleboxboutique.ca
So if you are from Edmonton or surrounding area check this small quaint place out.
With this paint all you need is 1 to 2 coats max. the coverage is suppose to be smooth and goes on thick...you can actually thin this paint out with plain old water, you can mix different annie sloan paints together to get a new colour and it is suppose to not be murky but be crisp.
The paint is a bit expensive @ 51.95 a can of paint, if you want to make any sort of profit on your items..you must choose carefully on what you are wanting to paint with this. A 20.00 piece of chipped or broken furniture that you can only sell for 20.00 or less is not going to cut it, but a 5 dollar old school desk that is in perfect condition will yield a good profit and you will have paint left over for another project to sell.
I can't wait to get started on my next project and use this stuff. The reviews on the paint are beyond awesome so I am expecting great results on using it. I will keep you posted on what I think.
There is only one store in all of Edmonton that carries this paint www.appleboxboutique.ca
So if you are from Edmonton or surrounding area check this small quaint place out.
With this paint all you need is 1 to 2 coats max. the coverage is suppose to be smooth and goes on thick...you can actually thin this paint out with plain old water, you can mix different annie sloan paints together to get a new colour and it is suppose to not be murky but be crisp.
The paint is a bit expensive @ 51.95 a can of paint, if you want to make any sort of profit on your items..you must choose carefully on what you are wanting to paint with this. A 20.00 piece of chipped or broken furniture that you can only sell for 20.00 or less is not going to cut it, but a 5 dollar old school desk that is in perfect condition will yield a good profit and you will have paint left over for another project to sell.
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