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About Eileen 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.

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Topic: Decorative Arts

Expert: Eileen Cronk
Date: 5/6/2008
Subject: refinishing or toning down gold leaf chair

Question
I have an antique Gold leaf chair . I like to make it brown and gold . Someone recommended to use bison wax to tone it down but is not working . This chair is all gold with allot of carving I just like to leave a little gold on it what should I do?

Answer
Hi Naz
Nice to hear from you.
You could try one of those colored glazes.
Perhaps it will tone the gold down enough for you.
I often use this over gold frames I have sprayed and its a nice look.
You can get these in small bottles at the craft store and do a test.
They come in brown or other colors.
Hope this helps
Regards
Eileen

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