The Recipe…
The base color was a brownish red (Leather Red from Aqua Finishing Solutions). Then I floated Dutch Metal Gold – also from Aqua Finishing Solutions – on the edges for a little sophistication. It’s not quite visible in the photo…but that’s because it’s suffused under a glaze of Antique Mahogany plus some Eggplant Stain and Seal and a dash of Ebony (also from Aqua Finishing Solutions).
The finishing touch came by adding the burlap to the inserts. I purchased the burlap online – but you can buy it anywhere as long as it’s a burlap that has more of an open weave. If it’s tight, it won’t work – well, maybe it will but I don’t recommend it. I put it on with carpenters glue (Elmer’s). You need to try to get the edges as clean as possible. Mine were not perfect – so I added the cording to neaten it up. After the glue was dry, I gave the burlap a clear topcoat. The client wanted to retain the light color of the burlap but I darkened it a bit with some dark brown glaze.
I’ve done this finish on furniture as well. You can put it on just about anything that has an insert (it would look beautiful as an insert in a ceiling panel!) Come to think of it, I have an end table with a raised molding around the top (sort of like a tray table top) that could use this finish!
It’s a beautiful finish. So – give this burlap finish a try in your own home!!
Linking this project up with Between Naps on the Porch
and some of my blog friends HERE
This looks really great. It is amazing what a little architectural detailing can do!
This is such a great finish and one I've never seen before! Great job!
dee dee
Linda,
That is Terrific!!!
CHeers,
John
WOW! That looks absolutely fantastic! I am huge fan of burlap so I love love love this! ~ Megan
This has such a substantial feeling to it. I really love it.
Thanks May, John, Jen and Megan for your lovely comments. Makes me feel GREAT and that it was all worthwhile!
Linda
WOW! You did an amazing job. I would love for you to Link up at my Linky party via: http://www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
Mrs. Delightful
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Wow, impressive. A fresh take on a classic idea. Thanks for linking up to BeColorful. I featured your post on this week's Motivated Monday
pam
Hi Linda,
I love how this turned out! I think I have a corner hutch I may try this on. Thanks for for the inspiration!!
I love this idea!
Dee
I have not checked in here for a while as I thought it was getting boring, but the last few posts are good quality so I guess IЎ¦ll add you back to my everyday bloglist. You deserve it friend 🙂