Giverny
Amsterdam
Green
Honfleur
Annie Sloan’s US Chalk Paint palette now consists of thirty-five
shades.
cover the surface more densely, add a little more Gilding
Wax. If you apply too much, don’t worry. Simply remove
it by wiping on a little clear Chalk Paint Wax with a clean,
lint-free cloth. Buff the following day for more lustre.
NEW BOOK
Various colors—new, old, and mixed—make an appearance
in Annie’s newest book, Annie Sloan Paints Everything, which
came out this past November (published by CICO Books). This
twenty-fifth title written by Annie walks readers through forty
step-by-step projects for every room in the house including DIY
projects for walls, furniture, floors, and fabrics. Clear instructions
and helpful tips accompany each project so that no detail goes
unnoticed. Common and unusual techniques such as stencilling,
printing, waxing, and dyeing are featured. Readers also find out
how to combine color for different styles, how to tap into their
imagination, and how to express their own creativity by painting
patterns freehand.
• Aftercare:
Wash hands and brushes with warm water and soap
immediately after use. Results may vary depending on
the previous treatment of the surface. Always test on a
small area first. To maintain the finish, wash with mild
soapy water and a soft damp cloth. Not recommended for
areas with a lot of water. Not suitable for outdoor use.
Annie Sloan products are only available through her
carefully selected network of 1,600 independent shops,
called stockists, located in almost fifty countries.
No matter what the skill level, readers will be able to make over
their homes with ease using Annie Sloan Paints Everything as their
guide. Annie not only shares her know-how but also her confi-
dence to help you design the stylish, individual interiors you’ve
always wanted.
NEW GILDING WAXES
This year, Annie is debuting Gilding Wax, which is a quick and
easy way to add a metallic touch to your painted furniture. Annie
advises applying the wax to ornate carvings and mouldings to
enhance texture and detailing or creating gilded shapes, lines, and
designs using your favorite Annie Sloan Stencil. Colors consist of
warm gold, bright gold, bright silver, dark silver, and copper.
• Getting started:
Squeeze a small amount of Gilding Wax onto a lint-free cloth.
A little goes a long way, so start sparingly. Gently apply the
Gilding Wax onto the surface, allowing some of the paint
below to show through. This creates a distressed look. To
Chalk Paint by Annie
Sloan
$38.95 per quart
anniesloan.com
Annie Sloan Paints
Everything
Ryland Peters & Small
and CICO Books,
$24.95
rylandpeters.com
Annie Sloan Gild ing
Wax
$10.50 for each
anniesloan.com
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