Today, I'm going to take you behind the scenes for the last set of drawers in my workshop cabinet. It's been such a fun project!
You know, I've been using this cabinet to store all those random tools and furniture parts that used to be scattered all over my workshop. And let me tell you, it's not just super handy, but it's also super cute! I'm a firm believer in surrounding myself with beautiful things, especially in my workshop. It just sparks that creative fire, you know?
What's really cool about this project is that each drawer front has a unique design. It's like a mini canvas where I can express my personality and showcase different furniture redesign techniques. It's creativity on a teeny tiny scale, and I absolutely love it!
In case you've missed out on my previous posts, don't worry, I've got you covered. Here are the links:
Unique Sixteen Drawer Cabinet Redesign (PART 1)
Unique Sixteen Drawer Cabinet Redesign (PART 2)
Unique Sixteen Drawer Cabinet Redesign (PART 3)
The BEFORE:
To prepare a piece for paint, DH and I first needed to clean, sand and prime:
- Remove the Colonial looking top part.
- Cleaned with Krud Kutter and scuff sand.
- Shore up the drawers so they fit well.
- Spray prime it with oil-based primer.
The piece is rustic, so I didn't feel like I had to make it perfect. Sometimes the blemishes make it more charming, and in this case, it only added to the look.
The AFTER:
I paired it with an end table, painted in Gothic Gray to match - here are the PRODUCTS USED: Ultratique Gothic Gray and the Royal Collection Silver Leaf Metallic.
Now let's talk about the third set of four, #11,12,15 & 16:
Here's the Deets
I numbered the drawers before I took them out so I'd know which ones fit in that particular spot. Handcrafted pieces can be irregular and this one was not exception. It was also my intention to be very random in the drawer front designs.
Drawer #11 - BROADWAY
This drawer was first painted with Meadow Path Ultratique, accented with Gothic Gray and distressed. The wording is a transfer. Satin Pojyacrylic was added to seal.
PRODUCTS USED
Meadow Path Ultratique
Gothic Gray Ultratique
Transfer
Satin Polyacrylic
Drawer #12 - MY STORY
The wording, MY STORY and MAKE ART is a raised stencil using Durham's mixed with Gothic Gray Ultratique. Meadow Path is painted over with a dark oak glaze and black acruylic paint was painted over the raised stencil. The texture in the corner is also Durham's.
It is sealed with gloss Polyacrylic.
PRODUCTS USED
Dark Oak Glaze & Stain
Gloss Polyacrylic
stencil, stencil brush, acrylic paint
Durham's Rock Hard Water Putty
Meadow Path Ultratique
Gothic Gray Ultratique
Drawer #15 - GRAY ILLUSION
This is a simple design using Gothic gray and two Polyacrylics, matte and gloss. Simply put, paint it gray, add matte poly and then stencil with gloss poly to give a unique pattern.
PRODUCTS USED
Gothic Gray Ultratique
Retique It Polyacrylic - Matte & Gloss
Drawer #16 - FLOWERS
The base color is Spiced Cider Ultratique. The flowers are a transfer with orange dots added with Spiced Cider. Sealed with poly.
PRODUCTS USED
Spiced Cider Ultratique
Polyacrylic
transfer
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