By Diane Llewellyn Grover from The Paint Factory, Brush Tamer at The Paint Factory in Hillsboro, OR.
It was a beautiful piece as-is. Gorgeous lines and carvings. Solid construction. Just lovely.
And as lovely as it was, I knew it could be exquisite. I knew exactly the image that I would use. 'Circe Offering the Cup to Ulysses' by John William Waterhouse (1891). But as much as I love to do image transfer, I was a little nervous about how the piece would be received. It's a piece that you either love or don't. I don't think there's a middle ground on this one.
By Lori Holdread at Sophistafunk Furniture in Trinidad, CO.
I use decoupage to get a master image onto my furniture piece, then I paint out from the image, using a mix of my own line and paint style, striving to meld intomthe master artist's work for a seamless furniture piece. I love the challenge of matching color and style, while at the same time making the piece my own by changing the dges of the masterwork and pulling it out to fit my furniture piece.
By Kayla at The Frayed Knot Antiques and Design in Hernando, MS.
Sweet antique dresser, refinished in Bone White Chalk Style paint and glazed using Java Gel Stain. An oversized French transfer adorns the front while the Java Gel stained top provides a warm contrast to the aged white. The drawers were lined with a sweet pillow ticking fabric to complete the look.
By Kitt Harloff, Owner at Pink Kitten Kreations
I painted the legs and base with lamp black and the top in antique white. I allowed the top to dry in the direct sun to achieve the crackle effect on the top. I had to clock image printed in reverse and used liquitex to transfer it to the table top. Allowed it to dry overnight and very carefully rubbed off the paper using water and my finger. Once it was completely removed I allowed it to dry several hours then applied a clear topcoat.
By Jt and Stacy Walls, Owners at Honey Do This in Laurel, MS.
This beautiful piece was restored using General Finishes (GF) Linen as the base coat. This vintage style rub on transfer by Iron Orchid Design was applied next. A mixture of one part GF Patina Green to three parts GF Clear Base glaze was painted over the transfer wiping and applying as you go to achieve the look you are wanting. GF Candlelite gel stain was used to shade into the transfer area. Starting to the outside and working the gel stain inwards.
By Beverley at Revamped in Drogheda, LH, IE
French, boudoir chic for that little bit of understated glamour in your life!
By Mary Williamson Shades of Shabby, Artisan at Shades of Shabby in Palmetto, GA.
Marilyn dances right off the dresser with this piece! Strikingly beautiful in black and white, she commands attention in any room. I decoupaged this poster onto a solid walnut dresser using Lamp Black and Satin top coat for sealing. Beautiful!
By Darry Coggshall, Owner/Artist at GarageMama Vintage in Doylestown, PA.
This chest is one of my top 10 favorites I have done as an artisan. I couldn't wait to try out IOD's super-cool transfers and this one captured my love of flowers. Using a custom cream paint and GF's Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects gave the chest a lovely time-worn, authentic dimension. This is definitely "the-one-that-got-away"!!
By Rhonda Dracoulis, Owner at RK3 Designs in Seguin, TX.
This was a super fun piece because I know the young lady in the photo transfer. Her father wanted me to create something special for her to remember her years of competeing in rodeo. The two photos are of her winning runs. The actual piece of furniture was painted with a custom mix of GF Chocolate Brown, and Antique White. Dry brushed with custom blend of AS Greek Blue then glazed with Van Dyke Brown. Doors were adorned with photos transferred with Miss Lilian transfer medium, and distressed. Entire piece clear and dark waxed.
By Painted Lady by Barbara Boyles, Owner at PAINTED LADY BY BARBARA BOYLES in North Little Rock, AR.
Alice in Wonderland desk featuring the White Rabbit: this is one of my favorite classics.
The desk is finished all the way around so that it can sit out in the center of the room. The shape of the desk was the perfect shape for this whimsical piece and it was fun to do!
By Gina Johnson in FL.
Gorgeous statement piece! Layers of 2 beautiful colors. General Finishes snow white and a blue distressed and a gorgeous stencil on the front! New glass knobs to pull the piece together !
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By Nicole Martin, Owner at Altered Ending
Imagine you're exploring and Old, Abandoned Manor or Church...........somewhere deep in the European countryside.
You almost don't see her. She's in the corner, next to stacks upon stacks of dust covered junk.
As you make your way closer, you can see her curvy legs and a tiny glimmer of gold on a handle. As you wipe away the dust covering the front, you see the image of the Madonna and Child. Old.............Worn...........GLORIOUS.
I painted this piece with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in French Linen and Old White.
By Nicole Martin, Owner at Altered Ending
I'm always drawn to these Madonna and Child Images.......they stir my soul in way I can't explain.
This piece presented challenge after challenge after challenge with the transfer. With a little perseverance and a whole lotta FAITH, it finally turned out.
It was painted with Gereral Finishes MIlk Paint in Antique White and aged it with The Heritage Collection Antiquing Gel from Heirloom Traditions.
The Image Transfer was completed using 1gel from Heirloom Traditions Paint.
By Eva Procek, Owner at Reviving by Design in Middleton, WI.
This French Provincial dresser/nightstand caught my eye instantly the moment I saw it: elegant frame, serpentine drawers, cabriole legs, curvy edged top, ornamental details and beautiful hardware. The only problem: unsalvageable veneer on the top. Solution: image transfer that would follow a build up of the surface with layers of primer and paint, sanded in between to even, smooth finish. I envisioned this piece of furniture right away with playful, cheerful art on the top and happy colors complementing the image. I picked an image from series of paintings Faun and Nymths by H.
