How to Update a Damaged Wooden Bowl
Originally, it was not pretty!
This antique bowl had stains, paint on it, chips, and a big crack.
At one time it was a beautiful bread bowl but as time went on it was ready to be donated.
I don't feel badly about "fixing up" antiques because usually I rescue them and find a way to give them new life for years to come.
I had nothing to lose trying to give this bowl an update.
I began by sanding the bowl to get out as many stains as possible.
Next I stained it with a stain that contained polyurethane.
Here it is after 2 coats of stain.
I made sure to leave brush strokes in the stain so cracks and imperfections would look right at home.
When the stain was dry I tried out the new Chalk Couture transfers I purchased recently.
I just bought a Chalk Couture transfer with a big wreath design.
I'm still thinking about where to use it, but it came with several little branches around the wreath that you could use separately.
It's easy to use these transfers which are very much like silk screening.
They sell similar stencils at Michaels.
The black paint is actually a chalk paste so once the design was finished it will need to be sealed so it becomes permanent.
The design went on quickly and perfect the first time.
I sprayed the bowl with a matte spray sealer when I was finished.
This was a quick project that let me try my new Chalk Couture designs and saved this antique bowl from the thrift store.
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The bowl turned out amazing Susan! Chalk Couture works wonder on so many things. Pinned!
ReplyDeleteThanks Angie! Very cool product!!
DeleteI love the worn look of this bowl, and even moreso with the stain and pretty added stencils. xo Kathleen
ReplyDeleteThanks a Kathleen it was sooo easy!
DeleteYou did a lovely job on the bowl! Love the stenciling!
ReplyDeleteThank you a Linda!
DeleteApparently at Chalk Couture they do not carry "stencils" but call them transfers???
ReplyDeleteYes I’ve heard them called both. They are more like silk screen than either but similar to a stencil and a transfer.
ReplyDeleteOk, thanks!
DeleteWhat a great makeover 'save'. It looks just beautiful, Susan! Thanks for sharing on Homestyle Gathering! We love having you join us!
ReplyDeleteYou really brought it back to life, Susan! Beautiful work. The branch is just the right amount of decoration.
ReplyDeleteYour bowls are gorgeous. I like the stained one and the painted version. Love the little "branch markings" you painted on the brown bowl. Thanks for sharing.
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