I’ve been asked so often to explain the difference between Chalk Paint and Mineral Paint, or between Chalk Paint and Milk Paint. So here’s a summary I’ve put together based on my opinion, along with my description of these products. Thrown in the...
Here’s a question: Do you WAX? Now before you think I’m getting WAY too personal, I don’t mean do you wax your legs … unless they’re furniture legs, of course! So what’s the big deal about finishing a piece of milk painted or chalk...
One of the questions I get asked frequently is “How do you transfer graphics (images/words) to your furniture?” I love to transfer graphics on some of my painted furniture, like this beautiful antique chest. You can read about this makeover HERE. …...
What is Bleed Through? If you’ve been painting furniture for a while, you may have come across “bleed through” – the problem of the underlying stain or pigment of the stained wood, bleeding through the paint you have just coated your lovely...
Using Hemp Oil to create a two-toned layered Effect During the month of JUNE – Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint colours of the month are Kitchen Scale and Grain Sack. Here’s an idea that allows you to play with these colours that actually go together...
This Tiny Stool is the smallest I think I’ve ever seen! This tiny stool followed me home for a makeover last week and here’s what I did. The lovely rose tapestry wasn’t my style and was a bit grimey anyway, so I re-covered the seat. Stencilled Fabric...
