
Because my head is always full of ideas, I wanted to make a manicure cabinet. I was looking for a small piece of furniture that would match the style of my business, a piece of furniture that would inspire me.
After much research, it was then that my eyes fell on this old sewing machine that was sleeping in a friend’s basement. This sewing machine with its beautiful details from a bygone era needed a lot of love and it was impatiently waiting for me to come back to life again.
If you too have an old sewing machine just waiting for your creativity to revive it, read on to be inspired to take on your project.
The products used
- Colorantic Cleaner and Varnish Remover
- Colorantic Chalk Paint: Acai Berry
- Brushes: Oval 35 mm (for painting) and round brush 16 mm (for wax)
- Colorantic Natural Beeswax
- Colorantic Two-Grit Sanding Block
- Blue workshop paper towel
- Piece of natural wood of your choice
Modification of the furniture
With a little pang in my heart, I took the time to dismantle the wooden cabinet to keep only the drawers, the steel base and of course the sewing machine, a work of art, which will always be part of my decor.
Surface preparation
- Remove the handles and spray the drawers with Colorantic Varnish Cleaner and Remover. Leave it on for 30 minutes and once the time is up, make sure to rinse twice using a cloth with hot water, in order to remove all residue.
- Scratch the surfaces by lightly sanding to allow the paint to adhere well.
Application of color
- Use the 35 mm brush to apply Acai Berry paint. Apply the color only to the exterior of the drawers to keep the interior of them natural wood.
- Since Colorantic chalk paint dries quickly, you can give the second coat of paint after 30 minutes.
Once the paint is dry, you can sand in strategic places to reproduce an effect of natural wear and tear to give it a look of yesteryear.
- Make sure to dust well before moving on to the finishing stage.
Finishing
I advise you towait 24 hours before starting to apply the wax.
- Use the 16 mm round brush to apply the Natural wax bee. Apply a thin layer of wax and buff well using the blue paper towels. It is important to change paper towels frequently, as they will become clogged with wax and make polishing difficult.
- The wax can take up to seven days to dry and sometimes longer, depending on the humidity level in the room.
- For a unique touch, why not cover the bottom of the drawers with wallpaper?
- For the top, I purchased a “Live Edge” wooden board previously stained and varnished. I fixed it using the screws that I collected when dismantling the furniture.
Here I am with a new unique manicure cabinet that I am completely satisfied with.
A project like this is very quick to complete. The hardest part is finding the rare gem to transform. Take the time and one step at a time, you will not be able to help but fall in love with your furniture or objects that simply needed a second life.
Vicky Morin
Blogger
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