Monday, October 24, 2011

Weathered and Worn

I love weathered and worn paint finishes, and I love to experiment with techniques to duplicate that look.  Can you tell which of these finishes occurred naturally over time, and which were my handiwork?









Have you guessed yet?




OK, if you read THIS POST, you know that's another one of my swag panels. So, yes I gave it that weathered finish. The only items here that have aged over time is the carrier, and the old window underneath.  Everything else, although vintage, were grunged up even more by me.




I painted the frames and candle holders a while ago. The candle holder above had been painted multiple times. Yesterday, I decided to do an intentionally bad stripping job to get a certain look for a few vignettes I'm working on.

I wanted some, but not all of the paint to be removed. Afterwards, I gave everything a good scrubbing with mineral spirits to clean up the residue.  Then, I washed, rinsed, let them dry, and went over the finish with a sanding pad.

Here's one of the frames and the panel during the bad stripping process.  I didn't apply the stripper correctly, cover the entire area, or let it set long enough.






It's okay to do a bad job, if you do it on purpose.



I think I like what happened with this candle holder the best.  I love the multiple layers peeking through.

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58 comments:

  1. Korrie@RedHenHomeOctober 24, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    "It's OK to do a bad job, if you do it on purpose!" Funny...and true!

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  2. Amy ChalmersOctober 24, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Love the aged look of old crusty layers~very authentic looking Rosemary.

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  3. The Polka Dot ClosetOctober 24, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Nope, I could not tell, great job. Where are you selling all of this? Do you have a booth? Could we see it? I know you mentioned once that you did an antique fair...inquiring minds want to know LOL!

    Carol

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  4. Katie @ Wildwood CreekOctober 24, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Beautiful patina!

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  5. GenevaOctober 24, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Beautiful as always! You have a magic touch with paint. I haven't visited your blog in a while and boy did I have some catching up to do. I never want to miss anything you do Rosemary!

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  6. Mar gar etOctober 24, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Like your tiny cherub, I, too, disappeared, and forgot to read your blog for a couple of months-Mon Dieu! You do not disappoint, and have sparked my creativity. You are one talented lady, Rosemary! XO

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  7. Myric October 24, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    I seriously couldn't guess. That's some technique! Amazing!

    xoxo
    Myric

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  8. Myric October 24, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    lol! The "lazy Tie". I just don't know how to call it.

    xoxo
    Myric

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  9. VeronicaOctober 25, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    Hi Rosemary. Catching up with all your treasures as I have not been here for a while and have missed my visits. AS usual what a load of treasure you have...yes the multiple layers peeking through are wonderful, I agree.

    Hugs

    VEronica

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  10. GailOctober 25, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    Looks great Rosemary! Love the worn look you created. I'll have to remember your technique.

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  11. DebbiedoosOctober 25, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Whatever you do Rosemary it always turns out awesome. I love the look!

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  12. savvycityfarmerOctober 25, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    your b.a.d. job is your best g.o.o.d. job!!


    we're due for a visit aren't we?

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  13. Poppy @ With a Dash of ColorOctober 25, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Wow! these turned out so beautiful! I love how you grouped them all together. You are so talented and make things look so pretty with beautiful finishes. I don't think I can make them appear so gorgeous even if follow your wonderful instructions. Thanks for letting us take a peek and enjoy these inspirations and for your endearing comment. Have a great week!Hugs~Poppy

    http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/

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  14. KellyOctober 25, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I just love all the age you gave these pieces. It's not always easy to make something look old on purpose!

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  15. UnknownOctober 25, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I wanna do this to a couple of shutters. What type of paint do you recommend?? I guess I will layer them, let them cure then come back with the stripper and a sanding block?? What do you recommend?

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  16. miss flibbertigibbetOctober 25, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Awesome Rosemary as usual. Here in the South it's hard to find the chippy old stuff because it's so humid and mush of the old homes just rotted away. I love to re-create it when I find the right objects and your pictures are an inspiration! love, love love....

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  17. Kellie CollisOctober 25, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    These pieces are lovely! The rustic touches makes it so much more beautiful! Have a fabulous day, Kellie xx

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  18. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Patinas of any kind are an inspiration to me. I love the look and it really doesn't matter what you put next to it it looks like it belongs.

    All of your projects turn out lovely Rosemary.

    Kris

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  19. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLROctober 25, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Hi Rosemary! I just saw your post on House of Grace. I knew it was yours before I even clicked on it!! LOL!! You always turn out such beautiful pieces! Love this!

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  20. SherryOctober 25, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    No, I couldn't tell the difference, your aging process is amazing.

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  21. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    you are such an inspiration!! I would love to do some of these finishes eventually...I love the look of weathered and worn...it's so timeless...
    best,
    maureen

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  22. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingOctober 25, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Hi Rosemary,

    You make it very hard to tell, when they all look so wonderful...
    The candle holder is amazing love all of that texture...!
    Love the dried roses too!

    All the Best,
    Christine

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  23. Icy BCOctober 25, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Oh you did a fantastic job! I like this kind of weather worn things too.

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  24. SueOctober 25, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Whatever you are doing sure makes your things look great! I love all the old chippy stuff, whether it came that way or you helped it along, it still looks great!

    Take care, Sue

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  25. Honey at 2805October 25, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    You are a genius at grunging things up!

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  26. Myric October 25, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Thanks! Doesn't she look like one of your cherubs :)

    xoxo
    Myric

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  27. UnknownOctober 25, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    ...i think what you meant to say was,
    it is ok to do a bad stripping job if YOU were the one doing it, as i don't think to many of us could make those things look that pretty on purpose ~ lol!!

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  28. TriciaOctober 25, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I love them all. You certainly have the magic touch for creating the perfect chippy piece :)

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  29. KathyOctober 25, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    You make it look and sound so simple but I know there is a talent to distressing. It is like all beauty you have to know when to stop. Great look, Kathy

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  30. CindyOctober 25, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    You do a lovely job of "grunging" up your beautiful old items. I love seeing what you are working on.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  31. MandyOctober 25, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Thanks so much for linking up to Project Queen today. I love how you distress all of your items. Beautiful!

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  32. LiliOctober 25, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    I really couldn't tell, but I did note that everything looked beautifully aged! ~Lili

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  33. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleOctober 25, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    You are the master at creating a natural worn patina.

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  34. reFresh reStyleOctober 25, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Great job on the bad job! Love it!
    Debbie

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  35. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydOctober 25, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Hi Rosemary, I always Love your Layer upon Layer of Creative Fun.... Weathered, Worn, Grunged, all the Perfect Patina!
    Cheryl

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  36. FRENCH LAUNDRYOctober 26, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Well done Rosemary!

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  37. farmhouse-storyOctober 26, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    i just loving coming here to see what you are working on, and this post is full of awesome goodies with fab finishes, rosemary!

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  38. Noble VintageOctober 26, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Hi Rosemary! I saw your blog on Betsy's blog list (My Salvaged Treasures) and I think I remember you from Barn House Boys??? Were you there? I may be off my rocker, but I thought I remembered the name. Anyway, love your chippy goodness. Gorgeous.

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  39. DaniellaOctober 26, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    YOU are just so awesome!!
    I tried to guess, but couldn't tell at all!!
    Your work is amazing, I love it!
    xxDaniella

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  40. chateau de fleursOctober 26, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Rosemary you are amazing! XO Christie

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  41. D.E.October 26, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Really pretty- your distressed look. I love it.

    www.whiteserenade.blogspot.com
    Blessings,
    DE

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  42. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥October 27, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    oh bestill my heart!!!! i am in love with this ...absolutely amazing! caught you on the shabby creek and now i am your newest follower! thank you so much for sharing : )

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  43. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageOctober 27, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    You've done a fabulous job on EACH of those pieces, Rosemary! I've seen plenty of "bad" faux finish techniques over the years. And I know it's a lot of work getting it right. You have definitely perfected the technique. Beautiful...just beautiful!

    Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday each week. I love your projects. ;)

    Blessings,
    Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  44. Jessica @ FourGenerationsOneRoofOctober 27, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    I love the worn distressed look! You did a great job! Just saw on the french country cottage :)

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  45. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresOctober 27, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    You had me fooled. You're a genius for making a bad job look good!

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  46. stefanieOctober 27, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    i love all the chippy pieces...new and old!

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  47. Debra@CommonGroundOctober 27, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    I don't know how you do it, you have "the touch" my dear. It all looks fabulous!! Thanks for always coming to the party!! xoxo

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  48. Nita StacyOctober 28, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    I love how the finish turned out on these. They lok like the real thing all chippy and wonderful.

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  49. Kameel huise tussen sporeOctober 29, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    What a wonderful motivation. Thanks for sharing!!!

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  50. AnnOctober 29, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    As always, I learned something wonderful from your fabulous blog--it's okay to do a bad job. I usually to that because I'm simply in a hurry, though. You always have a method to your madness and it always turns out stupendously. Another winner, Rosemary.

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  51. Blue Creek HomeOctober 29, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Seriously talented you are!
    Rhonda

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  52. Heaven's WalkOctober 31, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Hey Rosemary...what kind of stripper do you like to use? There are so many different types out there, and I'd love your suggestion. Thanks!

    xoxo laurie

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  53. Heather @CommonplaceBeautyOctober 31, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    love this!

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  54. lvroftiquesNovember 1, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Yes I can tell...But it wasn't easy lol! Love love love the crusty finishes! You marvel you! Vanna

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  55. CandyFebruary 4, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    I love this look.......gotta try the technique. Thanks for the idea and directions.

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  56. Alison @ The PolohouseMay 15, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    I love the candleholder too Rosemary!
    Just when I think you have done it absolutely dead on, you go and recreate perfection!

    How is that even possible? ??
    xox
    A

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  57. CherylJune 23, 2020 at 2:56 PM

    Did I miss the how to? What products you used and how you got this look? I love it but please share your secrets on how to obtain this look

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    1. Rosemary@villabarnesJune 24, 2020 at 8:38 AM

      Cheryl, this post was from 9 years ago. I don't remember what product I used. It was more of an artistic process for me and not a step-by-step. Not everything I do is a how-to, but more of a tip. I used stripper, but did not strip it all the way. Please re-read the post.

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