AboutEileen Cronk Expertise If you are decorating your home on a budget I can answer most questions about what to look for when buying "good old stuff" at garage sales, yard sales or auctions. I can answer most questions about the refinishing, and repairing of wood items. I have had lots of experience in this area and made lots of mistakes over the years which I may help you avoid.
Experience I have been haunting auction sales,flea markets etc. for 30 yrs. I have worked extensively at refinishing, and repairing all the old stuff I bring home. I also work for other people, and do repairs and refinishing for several antique stores.
Question I have a large mirror in a wooden frame, I'm not sure what wood it is but its quite shiny so I think its been varnished. I'm redecorating my bedroom & would like to give the frame a cream distressed look, is this possible & what would I need to use? Thanks
Answer Hi Jo
Nice to hear from you.
Yes this is possible, but remember this distressing usually involves sanding back areas to make it look worn.
So the color of the existing wood will show through unless you undercoat with something different.
Personally I would go for a crackled aged look in this case. The kits are readily available at any craft store. You can choose whatever color you desire under the cream color you want.
For the distressing. Remove the mirror and prep the wood with a bit of sanding.
Apply your cream color and let dry(or your under coat if you want something different than exists)
Then sand back various areas to make it appear aged and used.
But really look into the crackle I think you will be better pleased with it.
The craft store will have lots of samples.
Good Luck and great question
Regards
Eileen
