Antique Drum Table

I have had this table for a while just sitting around my sun room. I love the shape and details. The minute I purchased it I knew I would paint it and of course I am glad I did!

I have a few pieces ready for paint as you can see!

I tried a layering effect to give it some dimension. I used two colors, Paris Grey and Graphite.

I used the Graphite to also highlight the details. It looked funny at first but the key to this is in the layering. I painted it with the Paris Grey waited for it to dry then added the Graphite.

Then I roughly sanded the top and bottom of the piece.

 

I know it looks funny now but then I went over it with clear wax mixed with Paris Grey.

It tones is down and gives it dimension. Also the wax starts to crackle a little to give it a rich patina.

 

It is hard to make it out in the pictures.

 

I started to stage it then just added to the side of my chair!

As usual painting did not disappoint! This was a different way to paint and distress. I like changing it up from time to time. It makes painting several things more fun!

I want to give a shout out to Michele at The Scrap Shoppe for featuring my witch's hat on her Facebook page and Oopsey Daisy for featuring my fabric pins!

Thanks for liking what I do!!!