TIP OF THE MONTH
What is “cure time”
for Chalk Paint®
decorative paint by Annie Sloan and for her
Soft Waxes?
Cure time is how
long a finish takes to reach its maximum hardness. This can vary depending on
the thickness of the product and the environmental conditions – such as heat
and humidity. You may use a waxed piece of furniture or décor prior to it
reaching maximum hardness if you are gentle with it or use coasters or
placemats to protect the surface.
Have you ever painted
two layers of paint and then waxed it the very same day within a short period
of time? If you have, you may have noticed that on the edges of your piece –
where the paint tends to be thinner, some paint is distressed off just from
brushing on and wiping off the wax. When this is not the look you are going
for, I suggest you wait a day between your last coat of paint and waxing the
piece. This will give the paint time to dry thoroughly and “grip” the
underlying surface harder before being waxed.
When painting
items for outdoor use, you will use no wax. But you should let the paint finish
“rest” a day or two before being exposed to the elements. Leave the piece
indoors or at least covered when outdoors to give the paint time to harden.
After that, you may even want to buff the paint, which will give the paint a
little more protection.
With your waxed
pieces it may take from 5-21 days to completely cure. Fairly often we will wax
a piece in our shop and put it onto the display floor the same day. People who
touch it will often note it feels different from the rest of the furniture in
the store. This is because the wax is fresh and not totally dried out. The next
day it feels much different! Heat and humidity do play a tremendous role in the
curing process. I find the wax hardens much quicker during the winter when the
furnace is running and the air very dry. When you notice fingerprints or
newsprint smudged on your surface, it is because the wax is not yet cured. This
should not be confused with too much wax, which feels tacky to the touch.
A perfectly cured
wax finish should last for years, and easily be buffed up time and again for an
ageless look.
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Our paint display cabinet has been serving us well for over a year. Thousands of cans of paint have sat on our waxed finish and been slid across it. Stop by to see how well it has stood up to the abuse!
WHAT’S NEW AT TLC VINTAGE
Annie Sloan Designed Stencils – Eleven of Annie’s 21 new stencil designs
arrived May 7 and are available for purchase. We expect the remainder to be
available in about 10-14 days. Annie’s stencils can be seen by visiting www.anniesloan.com and opening the stencil tab!
Loretta Wilkins – This past week marked the departure of Mary
Lou Killebrew who has left us to pursue her own dreams. She and her daughter
hope to collaborate on a business in Ankeny. This gave us the opportunity to
ask Loretta, who owned LahTeeDah in Urbandale to join our staff. Loretta is an
accomplished painter and loves contemporary looks, which is great to have since
my finishes tend to be more historical and classical. Make sure to get to know
Loretta next time you stop by!
Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana – She
made her arrival this week in England and so the rumors must have been true!
Stop by and see our ombre chest of drawers in Emile, Henrietta and Antoinette,
inspired by the rumored purchases of those colors for the royal baby’s nursery!
UPCOMING EVENTS
#AnnieSloanLate@TLCVintageCollection – June 19 at TLC Vintage Collection, 6-8
pm. Stay tuned for more information.
Charitable event benefiting the Children’s Cancer Connection of Des Moines.
USEFUL SOCIAL MEDIA
SITES
https://www.youtube.com/user/AnnieSloanOfficial -- this is Annie’s official
videos and those of her stockists that she has chosen to represent her work!
Lots of free lessons here on the use of Chalk Paint® and soft waxes!
https://www.youtube.com/user/missmustardseed -- this is the official
site of Marian Parson, Miss Mustard Seed and videos about her Milk Paint.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Wear
paint appropriate clothing for all classes and we provide the rest: folder of
notes, sample boards, refreshments. In-store discounts day of class. All
classes are approximately 3 hours but may run long. Discounts for 2 or more people booking together
in advance for all workshops.
Chalk Paint® 101 Plus!
Six starter paint techniques plus clear and dark
wax methods! $85 in advance. Minimum of
4 people. All Noon to 3 pm, unless otherwise stated.
June 6 July 11 Aug 1 Sep 2 5:30 to 8:30 pm Oct 3 Nov 7
Chalk Paint® 201 Even More!
More amazing paint techniques of Annie
Sloan! Crackle, frottage, wet wax
distress and more! In advance $85. Minimum of 4 people. Noon to 3 pm.
Aug 22 Oct 17
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Chalk Paint® Your Kitchen Cabinets &
Built-Ins! How to renew your dated cabinets at a fraction of the cost without
replacing them! $85 in advance. Minimum 3 people, maximum 7. Noon to 4 pm
Jun 13 Aug 15 Oct 10
Wood Icing™
Ice
wood like icing a cake. Texture paste to add a permanent dimension to any
surface! Lace, wood, reptile, stencil & more. $85 per person in advance. Noon to 3 pm.
May 16 July
18 Sept 26
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Artisan Enhancements Special Effects!
Crackle, Pearl Plaster, Transfer Gel, Venetian
Plaster and easier than ever before gilding! Fun beyond description! 4 person
minimum. $85 in advance. All Noon to 3 pm.
May 30 Aug 29 Oct 24
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Chalk Paint®
Fabric & Upholstery!
Oct
31
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Introduction to Milk Paint
A variety of applications for the use of Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint. Wax distress, layering, staining and more!
A variety of applications for the use of Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint. Wax distress, layering, staining and more!
June
20: Noon to 3 pm
Studio
Time: $25 per hour by appointment. Rate adjusted per person if
more than one. You purchase materials to use from TLC Vintage. Tutoring or
project oversight. We also do custom
painting.
Girls Night Out! Wine, Cheese, Paint Therapy!
Put
together a group of girlfriends and spend 3 hours in the studio painting!
Organize your group. Book it exclusively starting at $350 for your group up to
8 people. You bring the wine, we provide the cheese and paint!
Class Size & Cancellation Policy: We maintain the
right to refund your money or arrange for a different date if we do not have
the 3-4 people necessary to make a class
viable. If you are ill or weather prevents travel, you may reschedule to
another date within six months of the date you originally scheduled. If your
plans change, we need a two-week notice before the class date if you want to be
rescheduled. Under two weeks, there is no refund but if your spot is filled we
will allow you to reschedule. Otherwise, your fee is forfeited.
