So on Tuesday I went out searching for old wooden things. By things I mean trays, drawers, crates, thimble displays, shadow boxes etc. My aim was to find something to repaint and some things to list for sale as they were, old and worn and lovely. My only criteria when hunting is material and today was woods turn. It was very unsuccessful as the place I really wanted to go to was out of bounds as I couldn't get any one to drive me there. So I went around the charity shops, (brocantes, op shops, thrift stores) looking at sewing supplies etc, sometimes I find great buttons or ribbons to wrap parcels in being sold for for pennies. It was in one such shop I found this marvellous but dirty serving tray!
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| before pic, dirty and greasy tray |
It was a reasonable price as it is fairly modern. It is made from rubber wood and I thought I could sand it back to erase the grime and re paint it in the lovely distressed country cottage style I adore. So bought it and set about sanding it back that very day.
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| sanded back and clean! |
and the final paint cover was done today. I feel it still needs a certain something on it though. Maybe some free hand drawing before I varnish it. maybe it just needs a pretty crochet tray liner. I shall leave it an hour or two and see how I feel.
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| just paint |
So I have finally decided on free hand drawing on some pale grey features in the corners before putting on a satin varnish to protect the paint work. What do you think?
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| finished tray. click on image to go to my etsy shop to buy it |
Take care
Love Clara x
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