tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411226122651679695.post2911143204157042996..comments2022-03-27T20:19:06.098-04:00Comments on zen shmen!: Gold-Dipped Writing Desk MakeoverAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351014409470498237noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411226122651679695.post-43943139963777117522013-07-10T11:16:24.711-04:002013-07-10T11:16:24.711-04:00Hello! I believe it was Rustoleum in matte gold b...Hello! I believe it was Rustoleum in matte gold but I wouldn't use it again. It smelled awful and was quite runny, so the gold particles kind of always dripped downward. Next time I'll try another brand, but always matte.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01351014409470498237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411226122651679695.post-57731950324800121932013-07-10T11:13:02.662-04:002013-07-10T11:13:02.662-04:00Hi Kirsten, thanks so much for your feedback! Yes,...Hi Kirsten, thanks so much for your feedback! Yes, on the desktop and the accessible surfaces of the chair I used an electric sander, "the mouse" by Black & Decker, which is a little hand-sander. If you don't have one, it will be your friend for the big job ahead so see if you can borrow one or find one second-hand online. But to be honest I only quickly hand-scuffed the legs on the desk, which I later regretted because everything I'd done just lifted right off when I was removing the tape for the gold-dipped feet, as the remaining varnish underneath was so old and crispy. So I learned the hard way to be thorough this step! As I mentioned though, do be sure to wear a mask :) Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01351014409470498237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411226122651679695.post-23683853062419744432013-07-09T15:29:39.077-04:002013-07-09T15:29:39.077-04:00Wow, what a great job! I love seeing older furnitu...Wow, what a great job! I love seeing older furniture redone well with a creative flair. I'm thinking about doing this with my grandmother's old bedroom set, but as there are 5 pieces (headboard, 2 nightstands, dresser and desk) -- it is more than a bit daunting! Sooo, about this sanding… Did you use an electric sander or by hand? And did you make sure you removed all the old varnish/paint before priming? Sorry to pick your brain but I would love any tips on how you got such a professional looking finish :) <br />kirsten kyriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08101234169863763705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411226122651679695.post-53494988638812872652013-05-22T01:39:10.148-04:002013-05-22T01:39:10.148-04:00What paint did you use for the gold?
What paint did you use for the gold?<br />Dear Little Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783975726120996157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411226122651679695.post-57822549937521397042013-04-01T13:39:57.264-04:002013-04-01T13:39:57.264-04:00Thanks so much! I had some leftover textured wall...Thanks so much! I had some leftover textured wallpaper, so I thought I'd throw that in too for a little added something :) Glad you like. Thanks for commenting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01351014409470498237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411226122651679695.post-45923386266387757172013-03-30T12:53:21.284-04:002013-03-30T12:53:21.284-04:00I loooooooove the painted drawer interior. It'...I loooooooove the painted drawer interior. It's the little touches like that, which make you smile :) Great ideas!Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10076301458016788114noreply@blogger.com