Ta da! My latest redo of a 1930-1940's waterfall dressing table/vanity. I seem to have quite the collection of waterfall furniture to choose from in and around where I live. Maybe the style is such a trend that everyone had to have one...or maybe that it is a more affordable way to go? Let's go with the gotta-have-one trend, it's more fun.
THE BEFORE
So, to begin , this piece is in a nearly-ready-to-work on state when I acquire it. Most of the pulls present, minimal damage to surfaces, complete set (chair included), and that large beveled mirror in divine shape.
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I do, honestly, have a thing for natural wood . And, I love when veneers are mixed together to make patterns, such as is on this piece. But, when there is damage that would require replacing veneer and such, I typically head to my paintbrush. Even though veneer is not that hard to patch, sometimes girls just wanna have fun. (does that date me or what?)
I decided to have a go at a DIY zinc finish, and I must say that like how it came out. Not too hard to do, and gives it a naturally-occurring element look. Almost like galvanized metal as well.
DIY STEPS
First, I painted the whole piece in two coats of metallic silver. Next, I thinned out a coffee-colored metallic glaze using a 1:1 water to glaze ratio. Then, using a soft cotton cloth (t-shirt) to dip in the glaze and "pounce", working in small sections. Immediately after I applied the wet glaze. Then, I then took a dry cotton cloth and pounced back over the wet glazed area.
* note: By going back over the wet glaze with a dry cloth allowed the extra glaze to be picked up and leave the subtle flecking.
In addition, the matching vanity bench, on the other hand, just needed some refreshed padding and new fabric. I love the fabric, called "Antique" by Berne. It really helped to tie-in those amber Bakelite and brass pulls (I was able to find an exact match to replace the missing one on eBay...woo hoo!)
I'd love to hear what you think of my DIY zinc finish. The dressing table has sold, but stop by and check out my other pieces currently available in my shop. Stay tuned for my next project and receive my FREE furniture shopping checklist, and get a discount to my shop by signing up for my newsletter via the sidebar or bottom of this post.
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