Hi Chelse — Yes - you want to apply clear wax first and buff, then
add the dark wax and buff again.
If you wanted to distress a wall and
add dark wax to make the walls look old — then I would use it — that would add a decorative effect like faux paint techniques done with glaze.
After applying the clear,
Add some dark wax, with a different rag, rubbing it around to get the degree of depth you like.
Others like a French look and use 2 colors and
add dark wax over the paint to look old.
You should first use a light layer of clear wax, then
add the dark wax after it.
I prefer to
add my dark wax with a cloth, simply because I don't need the coverage from the dark wax that I need from the clear wax.
Add dark wax and you have a jaw dropping piece!
You'll always want to start with the light wax, then
add the dark wax once the light comes to tack.
I decided to use a mix of colors — light grays and soft whites, maybe
add some dark wax — I'll start there.
After applying the clear,
Add some dark wax, with a different rag, rubbing it around to get the degree of depth you like.
I clear waxed them and
added dark wax into the grooves and all the details.
After
we added the dark wax to the baseballs I was afraid they just looked dirty rather than distressed, but hopefully it looks intentional.
I added the dark wax all over to tone it down and give it the look I wanted.
I decided to really add some «vintage» flair to this wooden sign... the creases were harder to get out than I had hoped and when I realized I had to work with them... I figured
adding dark wax and embracing the wrinkles was going to work in my favor.
Hi Margote — I have only
added dark wax or glaze over a few pieces.
Hi Margote — I have only
added dark wax or glaze over a few pieces.
Susie, you do such a great job layering paint colors and
adding the dark wax on this color combination was spot on.
and sorry one more thing... should i clear wax then buff before
adding the dark wax and buffing again?
The woman beside me painted this cool table red and then
added dark wax.
Not exact matches
I was considering using a
dark wax right on top, to
add depth and «age» and bring out the details.
Have a quick question, I painted cabinet with a flat blk paint, it looked really nice and then
added annie sloan
dark wax over them and now they look splotchy..
Adding the metallics with
dark wax just takes this gorgeous dresser up several notches.
I want to try this method, I've been making my own chalk paint, and painted my china cabinet, and used the Minwax
dark wax to antique it, it's not for everyone, but the look is just what I want, old world look, not even put it has character, I am doing my coffee table as well, I find very ornate pieces cheap and paint a base cream chalk paint and then go over it with the Minwax
dark, let it sit for 15 min and buff, then
add another layer of wax, its so much fun, but the problem I'm having is I'm ADD and I have 5 projects going at on
add another layer of
wax, its so much fun, but the problem I'm having is I'm
ADD and I have 5 projects going at on
ADD and I have 5 projects going at once!
Once dried I
added some Annie Sloan
Dark wax to give even more dimension to the trim.
Dark wax is best used to deepen bright colors (like red, blue, and green), to
add warmth and an authentic aged look to lighter colors, and it also accentuates details by settling into crevices,
adding contrast!
However, my idea was to
add some detailing with white
wax, as one would with
dark wax, to the nuances of the wood.
So, without wanting to layer on more paint, I decided to
add a heavy coat of
dark wax thinking it would tone down the green a bit...
I also
added a little
dark wax to get a more aged look.
I finished it off with clear
wax with just a dab of
dark wax added.
Here the stain was applied, and the pedestals had already been painted an antique white, distressed, and
dark waxed to
add to dimension and depth.
Plus this allows you to
add more
dark wax to corners and edges where wood would naturally wear more.
Using a sand paper block I distressed the edges and used some leftover
dark antiquing
wax to
add in more character.
I generally just
add a glop of
dark wax into an almost empty can of clear
wax and just grab what I need with my
wax brush.
After distressing, she
added a small amount of
dark wax to bring out some of the details on the piece.
This piece has a
dark wax glaze
added, which tones down the Duck Egg Blue.
I then
added black accents, gave it a sanding to show some wear, and then a coat of
dark wax.
The
waxes will also effect the finished color too -
dark wax will definitely
add yellow.
I painted several pieces in Eggshell first and used Minwax clear and
dark wax after
adding diatomaceous earth to the paint (which was basically pointless).
Adding the yellow and the
dark wax really made it special.
I agree wtih you Sonya that Arles looks great with
dark wax or toned down with some white and it is a perfect accent color on your lovely media cabinet — love the way you
added it to the legs as well.
I simply painted over the hardware, then used my sand paper to distress, then
added my clear and
dark waxes for an aged look.
Dark wax is great for
adding an aged look to your furniture piece.
Dark wax is best used to deepen bright colors (like red, blue, and green), to
add warmth and an authentic aged look to lighter colors, and it also accentuates details by settling into crevices,
adding contrast!
If you don't want a super
dark look, but want a little in recessed areas, it is best to use one layer of clear
wax over the dried paint first, then
add the stain or
dark glaze so you can move it around.
Use the clear
wax first and then
add dark mix over top.
Dark wax adds protection and shine, but also darkens and changes the color of the paint.
And I love Annie Sloans
Dark Wax, on how it adds character and deepens the look of the piece but what brand and type of clear and dark wax should i be looking
Dark Wax, on how it
adds character and deepens the look of the piece but what brand and type of clear and
dark wax should i be looking
dark wax should i be looking for?
Next you
add age to the piece with
dark wax.
My thought was by
adding the Danish Oil to the
dark wax, it would penetrate deep into the wood, thus offering stronger protection.