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TRY VASELINE FOR THAT SHABBY CHIC PAINT LOOK
If you want a picture frame or cabinet to get that chipped-paint look you could: A.) wait a few years for the paint to actually start chipping or B.) try this cool Vaseline trick. Just apply blobs or Vaseline on the wood where you want it to look distressed (avoid any areas you'd like to keep looking pristine), then apply a top coat of paint. Once the paint is dry, sand off the...
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TRY VASELINE FOR THAT SHABBY CHIC PAINT LOOK
If you want a picture frame or cabinet to get that chipped-paint look you could: A.) wait a few years for the paint to actually start chipping or B.) try this cool Vaseline trick. Just apply blobs or Vaseline on the wood where you want it to look distressed (avoid any areas you'd like to keep looking pristine), then apply a top coat of paint. Once the paint is dry, sand off the Vaseline splotches (they'll be easy to spot since they'll be raised). The paint in those areas will come right off when you sand, giving you a weathered look immediately. (Source: sweetpickinsfurniture.com)
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