DELFTWARE POTTERY CABINET handpainted washstand

I definitely had some fun working with this antique washstand.

And absolutely love the Delftware Pottery look I was able to create on the face of it.

The email I received regarding its original condition talked about the evil hound puppy chew marks,

along with the split and peeling veneer.

I welcome a challenge!

I think I strive harder for the really bad ones to come out more amazing than even I think is possible.

There was extensive veneer damage to the top that could have been fixed but I opted for

another solution this time, and since Im doing the veneer series I thought I would share this tip.

*** MINI VENEER TIP ***

Rather than take on the more than a dozen veneer repairs I chose the lesser of two evils

and turned the top over, filling the screw holes and fixed only 1 veneer spot.

The under side of many tops are usually in better shape

and every now and then the routered edge works in your favor,

so do not rule out this option.

Now on to the cabinet.

The 4 knobs are made of ceramic and have a beautiful cobalt blue floral design.

The blue printed paper which complements the design also

was actually loose drawer liners found in another vintage piece I had acquired awhile back.

They were in new condition so I kept them hidden away for the right project.

The color is a Pure & Old white mix and the hand painted design is Napoleonic Blue, all ASCP.

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POTTERY BARN TRUNK look a like

The Rebecca is a lovely rustic trunk available at Pottery Barn for $669.78

This photo has been in my idea folder for some time and when I found this

well worn plywood box (shown below) I knew it was the right candidate for the project.

It has wonderful worn edges and unbelievable character.

The problem was it was too worn in places to look good and be safe to use everyday as a coffee table.

I started by removing some unnecessary bits

and quickly moved to cutting pine boards with 45 degree angles needed to trim the box.

I started to paint the new wood (and Georges drill) with a chocolate color

and sanded it through in areas.

Then I washed the whole piece with watered down ASCP Graphite before waxing the first time.

After getting a nice even look between the original wood and the new pine,

I washed it with a thick muddy beige to give it an even tone of age.

I installed some wonderful hinges across the back, a vintage catch in front,

and the original metal corner guards using some nail head trim.

I love the original trunk handles, unfortunelty there was only one when I found it.

BEFORE                                    AFTER?

POTTERY BARN                                             MINE

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