1 Clean you object and make sure to remove any dirt and old paint. Sand it by using sandpaper, and use a damp cloth afterwards to remove any sawdust. Allow the surfaces to dry completely before next step.
2 To achieve that distressed Shabby Chic look, apply petroleum jelly to your chosen features on the object. You can apply the petroleum jelly with brushes, cotton swabs or fingertips. Apply to the edges, raised details or any other desired area, but use the petroleum jelly sparingly - it only takes a dab to keep paint off of the surface. If you use too much your paint will smear!
3 Paint your object with several coats of some kind of semi-off white paint, such as eggshell white or antique white. Once the paint has dried, use a soft cloth to gently peel away the layers of paint over your petroleum jelly application. When you have removed the paint, use a cloth soaked in warm water and dish soap to clean the surfaces and remove the petroleum layer.
4 Let the cleaned surfaces dry completely and then add any finishing touches to your Shabby Chic look using a piece of sandpaper to distress any surfaces you like. It is then up to you whether you want to leave the object as is to allow further peeling and distress, or if you want to protect your work with a coat or two of matte polish.
2 To achieve that distressed Shabby Chic look, apply petroleum jelly to your chosen features on the object. You can apply the petroleum jelly with brushes, cotton swabs or fingertips. Apply to the edges, raised details or any other desired area, but use the petroleum jelly sparingly - it only takes a dab to keep paint off of the surface. If you use too much your paint will smear!
3 Paint your object with several coats of some kind of semi-off white paint, such as eggshell white or antique white. Once the paint has dried, use a soft cloth to gently peel away the layers of paint over your petroleum jelly application. When you have removed the paint, use a cloth soaked in warm water and dish soap to clean the surfaces and remove the petroleum layer.
4 Let the cleaned surfaces dry completely and then add any finishing touches to your Shabby Chic look using a piece of sandpaper to distress any surfaces you like. It is then up to you whether you want to leave the object as is to allow further peeling and distress, or if you want to protect your work with a coat or two of matte polish.
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