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Saturday, July 2, 2011

WAX ON WAX OFF...A FIRST RESTORE VIDEO



I put my dad and my husband to work over the past two days. Mom and I bought a dining room suite we picked up last night. It was her find. We are still trying to decide how we are going to split it up. I'm not sure if it will get painted or not.....that's still in the air.  But oh....I hope she lets me paint the china cabinet! It's beautiful!! Today, they went with me to deliver this gorgeous buffet to Urban that I finished up and we also picked up the dresser that I will be turning into a media cabinet over the next several days. Stay tuned, I have some great makeovers around the corner.

While I was finishing this piece up, I decided to make my first video to show you the waxing technique I was telling you about the other day. This is something that I learned in my Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Class. If you have not attended one, you should. It is worth every penny. I promise.

My video is totally amateur and my tiny one decided to make an appearance in the middle of it and at the end. I hope this helps some of you. If you have any questions about this just email me. I am not being compensated by Annie Sloan to promote their products. I just use them because I love them and these are just my own opinions.



 
I have GOT to figure out how to edit the first part. Look at my face!!
What an expression......

FURNITURE WAXING TECHNIQUE from Kelli Wright on Vimeo.



 
 

 
I have a thing for old brown bottles. I found these at Urban the other day. Aren't they great?
 


15 comments:

  1. Thank you for the video it was very informative and you're little one is just too cute!

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  2. Kelli, thank you so much for doing this video. You did a great job & I love that you are sharing your techniques you've learned with all of us out here in the blogosphere. I hope you will keep the tips & videos coming!

    Rachele
    ps..your daughter is adorable. :)

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  3. the video was great. and the piece is gorgeous..

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  4. Loved the video and meeting Abby...Ha!! She is adorable!
    Yes the dark wax make a world of difference. I would have never thought that you would use so much dark wax. Really cool technique! Thanks for sharing
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  5. Thanks so much for the great vlog! I haven't really been sure how to use the wax properly, so this was incredibly helpful to me. Love your cute accent. :) Oh, and Abby is pretty darn cute, too!

    Who did your blog design for you? It's fabulous!!

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  6. Great video tips Kelli! How long did you wait between the clear wax coat and the dark wax application? Did you buff the clear wax first?

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  7. You don't know how much I appreciate your video. I used the dark wax and was unhappy with the lack of control over it. Now I know how to take off the excess. Thanks so very much for thinking of us out there just trying out Annie Sloan chalk paint and waxes.

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  8. Thank you for your Vlog on how to do the waxes ~ I had no idea at all that you would use the clear to take off the dark ~ Your cabinet is gorgeous!!

    Abby is so adorable!!

    xoxo
    Lori

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  9. I haven't tried theses waxes yet but that tip of waxing off is invaluable. Your daughter is too cute peeking in.

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  10. Sharon, I did not buff it in between and I waxed on the dark about 10 minutes after I put on the clear. Great question. I will probably re address this when I experiment a little more. Thanks!

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  11. Kelli,

    Just finished watching your vlog this afternoon as I had finished an antique desk with paris grey and a clear coat, and was scared to do the dark wax. When i searched on it - i found you - thanks for the vlog - my piece turned out great and I appreciate the advice!

    Becky
    www.whitestreetinteriors.com

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  12. thank you so much for the video!! so helpful!

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  13. Kelli! I just took a break from preparing a Sunday School lesson.....this time the kids, not the adults, but Teenagers! It is about the first part of Acts. Anyhow.....important stuff, but maybe not so interesting to 14 year olds. I clicked over to your blog and saw this video! I LOVE it! That was a great idea about using the clear wax to get off the dark wax. That is something I would have never thought of, and there were so many times I could have used that tip. You look adorable, and so does your daughter. Thanks for sharing!

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  14. Thanks for the helpful lesson, Kelli! You've given us the creative spark and encouragement to give it a try. Just bought my waxes this afternoon -- and now to select that first piece of furniture! (PS: Your daughter's arrival in the video is sweet and very real in everyday life. :)

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I appreciate each one of you and love to read your comments. Even though it is impossible to respond to each one, please know that I read them all. You guys are the best! I pray for y'all daily and consider each one of you my friend.