tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657584931582605265.post4660783351391425063..comments2024-03-25T07:39:47.029+13:00Comments on Lee Caroline - A World of Inspiration: DIY - Decorative Wall Art Using Chalk Paintâ„¢ & Annie Sloan's, 2 Step CraqueleurLee Caroline - A World of Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12775174736286159146noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657584931582605265.post-46661441873971026852017-03-13T21:13:19.572+13:002017-03-13T21:13:19.572+13:00Oops I realise I already replied in detail below.Oops I realise I already replied in detail below.Lee Caroline - A World of Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12775174736286159146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657584931582605265.post-74511542696121042562017-03-13T21:12:46.117+13:002017-03-13T21:12:46.117+13:00I am so sorry seeing your reply so late Rachelle. ...I am so sorry seeing your reply so late Rachelle. I imagine you have finished your project by now. I am not sure about shoe polish but I imagine that it is possible to use a clear beeswax shoe polish (possibly). The thing about Annie Sloan wax is that it dries hard and you can buff it up. Once again sorry for late response, somehow you slipped into my spam comments which I am wading through.Lee Caroline - A World of Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12775174736286159146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657584931582605265.post-57348588655149335672017-03-13T21:10:42.094+13:002017-03-13T21:10:42.094+13:00Hi, yes any ready to use canvas will do, cotton du...Hi, yes any ready to use canvas will do, cotton duck is fine which is the cheapest type of canvas.Lee Caroline - A World of Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12775174736286159146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657584931582605265.post-79288787843381775972017-01-26T16:41:25.333+13:002017-01-26T16:41:25.333+13:00Could u use an already fitted an ready to use canv...Could u use an already fitted an ready to use canvas. ..like the ones at hobby lobby...the ones u can paint on..or does it have to b a certain kind of canvas..thksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657584931582605265.post-89566564714511301352016-11-16T12:55:14.281+13:002016-11-16T12:55:14.281+13:00Hi, Shoe polish is designed for leather not wood ...Hi, Shoe polish is designed for leather not wood and would not form the hard, protective coating that the Annie Sloan wax does. Also there are harmful chemicals in shoe wax. By "regular wax" are you meaning wax furniture polish like bees wax? If you are, yes I would say that it would do the same thing. The main reason for the wax is to protect the paint and give a nice sheen and not a flat finish which you would have if you didn't wax. Hope this helps.<br />Lee Caroline - A World of Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12775174736286159146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657584931582605265.post-17729619341457384272016-11-15T11:52:16.653+13:002016-11-15T11:52:16.653+13:00Hello all! I don't know if it's already ...Hello all! I don't know if it's already been asked or suggested, but will shoe polish and some regular wax work? Just wondering...Rachellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657584931582605265.post-18980727808094619792014-08-16T12:34:32.764+12:002014-08-16T12:34:32.764+12:00Thanks Nicole, a simple technique that can be appl...Thanks Nicole, a simple technique that can be applied to any subject matter. I will be tackling a new project next month.<br /><br />Lee :)Lee Caroline - A World of Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12775174736286159146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657584931582605265.post-51140093168220038802014-07-11T16:12:57.515+12:002014-07-11T16:12:57.515+12:00Amazing job! These look so chic, I love the bird p...Amazing job! These look so chic, I love the bird piece. Thanks for the new project idea. Nicolehttp://www.startwithfourwalls.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657584931582605265.post-3992521826093703792014-07-10T17:03:20.003+12:002014-07-10T17:03:20.003+12:00Thanks Jane, I am sure you could do a really good ...Thanks Jane, I am sure you could do a really good job. I am going to do a small series of four prints in a different subject next time. I have an idea to make them look much better. If you attempt a project, please send me some images.<br /><br />Lee :)Lee Caroline - A World of Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12775174736286159146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657584931582605265.post-66026849993058956682014-07-10T17:01:32.855+12:002014-07-10T17:01:32.855+12:00Thanks Marty, very easy to do and I have a great i...Thanks Marty, very easy to do and I have a great idea for next time.<br /><br />Lee :)Lee Caroline - A World of Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12775174736286159146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657584931582605265.post-91481909009144622522014-07-10T17:00:56.471+12:002014-07-10T17:00:56.471+12:00Thanks for commenting Lory. I have looked at your...Thanks for commenting Lory. I have looked at your blog, its gorgeous, I love the layout and simplicity.<br /><br />I am an artist too (you can see my work on the tab at the top of my website). I would never consider my oil paintings as DIY :). I only used this term for this project as it was something anyone could achieve, no need for art skills to reproduce something like this. I am really pleased you enjoyed the tutorial.<br /><br />With regards to the paper, it is just ordinary photocopy paper printed out of a deskjet printer (home one) not a large printer at all. I printed the image onto A4. If you wanted a larger image, then I would suggest you print it out on A4 and take it into a photocopy centre where they can blow it up without it becoming too pixelated.<br /><br />I wasn't 100% happy with my bird but know where I have to change things next time so hope you can visit again for a new project as I am going to explore this technique a little more but add some more interest to it.<br /><br />Lee :)Lee Caroline - A World of Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12775174736286159146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657584931582605265.post-88491863795351706542014-07-10T16:51:28.101+12:002014-07-10T16:51:28.101+12:00Thanks for taking time to comment Anna, it is a si...Thanks for taking time to comment Anna, it is a simple technique, I wish you well with your project.<br /><br />Lee :)Lee Caroline - A World of Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12775174736286159146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657584931582605265.post-20567123424664392702014-07-10T08:38:07.919+12:002014-07-10T08:38:07.919+12:00Fabulous, very creative. I'd love to try this...Fabulous, very creative. I'd love to try this<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062322527055572465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657584931582605265.post-30297317486555690362014-07-10T06:45:29.680+12:002014-07-10T06:45:29.680+12:00Oh wow, this is so beautiful and such a great tech...Oh wow, this is so beautiful and such a great technique. I love both pieces. Marty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657584931582605265.post-75535658981863740712014-07-10T03:31:56.834+12:002014-07-10T03:31:56.834+12:00Wow, so much to say here. First, I love when I op...Wow, so much to say here. First, I love when I open a blog and it's new to me. So much promise of new treasures... :-) (I'm new to blogging, so many of the blogs are new to me.) Second, as an artist, I've never thought of my projects as DIY, but I'm inspired to start a Pinterest board to bookmark some of the projects I've seen today and this one is at the top of the list. Finally, one question - what kind of paper are you printing you image on to start with? I assume you are using an oversized printer? Your bird came out so lovely!! Thanks for sharing this!Lory at Designthusiasmhttp://designthusiasm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657584931582605265.post-20500155614808863862014-07-09T21:30:03.939+12:002014-07-09T21:30:03.939+12:00This is incredible! I need to try this technique:)...This is incredible! I need to try this technique:)Annahttp://www.decocharm.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657584931582605265.post-72291337439543153972014-07-09T16:17:01.529+12:002014-07-09T16:17:01.529+12:00So pleased you have been inspired Danielle. If you...So pleased you have been inspired Danielle. If you don't have the dark wax you could use an acrylic paint in 'burnt umber', rub it into the crevices of the crackle but wipe it off the rest of the canvas so it only shows in the crackle. You may have to use a slow drying medium in it so that you can do this. It is just a thought and something I might try next time. You could then seal with a couple of coats of the glue/varnish from Annie's range. <br /><br />Would love to see what you create :)<br /><br />LeeLee Caroline - A World of Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12775174736286159146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657584931582605265.post-20001339542409250232014-07-09T16:11:42.649+12:002014-07-09T16:11:42.649+12:00Thanks Peggy, yes definitely have a go and if you ...Thanks Peggy, yes definitely have a go and if you need any more advice, please don't hesitate to email me.<br /><br />Lee :)Lee Caroline - A World of Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12775174736286159146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657584931582605265.post-85914619721777014922014-07-09T16:08:31.820+12:002014-07-09T16:08:31.820+12:00This is beautiful! You may have given me an idea f...This is beautiful! You may have given me an idea for some wall art. Thanks so much for the inspiration!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06500914849497840627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657584931582605265.post-19697608799609385492014-07-09T15:25:27.093+12:002014-07-09T15:25:27.093+12:00Awesome! What a beautiful finish the wax gives to...Awesome! What a beautiful finish the wax gives to the canvas. Can't wait to try this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734639543769087745noreply@blogger.com