This is an older primitive dresser that needed some loving. We painted the frame in Lamp Black and sealed it with Satin High Performance Top Coat for a soft sheen. The drawers and top were stripped, sanded, and stained in Java Gel Stain. They were sealed with Arm-R-Seal. Once the Arm-R-Seal had dried a mandala was stenciled onto the front of the dresser across all three drawers. The colors used were Antique White and Basil. After drying for a few days, the mandala was sealed using High Performance Top Coat in Satin.
Sue Pierquet
Artisan and Owner at Bringing Out The Charm
Contest Entries
2017 Entries
Antique Dresser with Mandala
Copper Accented Dresser
By Sue Pierquet, Artisan and Owner at Bringing Out The Charm
Winning Category
This pretty dresser hadn't been lovingly cared for in years and had been left curbside. The top was painted with two coats of Dark Chocolate Milk Paint. After 24 hours I dry brushed the top with Copper Pearl Accents. Once that was dry the top was sealed with Arm-R-Seal for durability.
The drawer fronts were sanded and stained with Java Gel Stain. The drawers were then sealed with Arm-R-Seal.
