Guest Schramm Posted March 14, 2010 About 6 months ago I went to a garage sale and found this vanity. I got this for a whopping $4, the guy with the sale said that 100's of people looked at it but just passed it up. It sat in my basement for about 3 months with me working around it and one day I decided that I wanted the top to look like an old titanic sign so this is what me and my daughter came up with... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foghorn12 0 Posted March 14, 2010 That looks amazing! How did you go about getting the antique look? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Schramm Posted March 14, 2010 I have been a decorative painter for 23 years. I used a lot of the natural age of the desk (what I mean is I didnt start smooth) and just made it deeper with glaze. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foghorn12 0 Posted March 14, 2010 Very nice. You have a great talent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gsxr1000 0 Posted March 14, 2010 Very nice, is that real gold leaf your daughter is using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Schramm Posted March 14, 2010 No that is composition leaf. I allow her to use compo and metallic foil but I am the only one (so far) that is allowed to touch the real gold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted March 14, 2010 :thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 15, 2010 nice work again Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kenya Posted March 15, 2010 Wonderful work Rob..... your technique is awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Smith 4 Posted March 16, 2010 Nice, I sure like your work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy D 0 Posted March 20, 2010 Gosh that is cool. Nice work. What color glaze is that that gives it the almost coffee staind look? Oil or latex paint? Keep up the good work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Schramm Posted March 20, 2010 The paint is 100% latex as well as the antiquing stain by Faux Effects. In order to buy a Faux Effects product you must have taken one of there professional classes. There stains, glazes and so on are the best on the market. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyjeeper 1 Posted March 21, 2010 This is absolutely beautiful! good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest manwayvan Posted March 24, 2010 Top Notch Man! I love the look of the antique finish do you mind posting how long it took from start to finish? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Schramm Posted March 24, 2010 Because it was my daughter doing the painting and not me and this includes layout on the computer, cut, weed and application of stencils and the clear coat after my daughter was done - 2 Hours give or take. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C Lewis 6 Posted March 28, 2010 great work. love the look Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest manwayvan Posted March 28, 2010 Wow thats amazing man too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
