Black Glaze Over White Chalk Paint
How do you answer the question, "Which product is more appropriate for my furniture painting project, wax, or a glaze? There are a few factors that I keep in mind when deciding which finish I want to use. Let's explore the similarities and differences between furniture wax and glaze.
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Materials Mentioned:
- Dixie Belle Glaze
- Dixie Belle Wax
- Woodgrain Tool
- Sea Spray
- Dixie Dirt
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Glaze Furniture Finish:
I often use glaze applied over paint to create an aged or grungy effect. Glaze is a liquid formula, water-based, and comes in a variety of colors. Because Dixie Belle Paint and glaze are both water-based, you are able to custom tint the glaze with a bit of paint. It is important to remember that furniture glaze is not a protective coat.
A few features of glaze, and ways I like to use it on my furniture painting projects are:
- Apply over clear coat for more control and ability to wipe back
- Apply over raw paint for a more grungey look
- Usually applied with a brush, dug into crevices, and wiped back
- Can be used for detail work or over an entire piece
- Add a topcoat over glaze to seal it in place
How I Have Used Glaze On Painted Furniture:
Wax Furniture Finish:
The furniture wax I use is a paste-like solid. Its water-based formula is unique to Dixie Belle Paint Company and allows for custom color tinting. Most other brands are oil-based, some of which have liquid wax formulas. Wax does act as a protective layer for furniture paint and can be buffed to a beautiful low sheen.
A few features of wax, and ways I like to use it on my painting projects are:
- Apply over raw paint to deepen your paint color
- Apply over clear coat to easily wipe back
- Can be applied with a brush or rag
- Can be used for detail work or over the entire piece
- No topcoat required over wax, it will cure and become its own layer of protection
- Comes in a variety of colors, usually black, white, brown, gray.
Here Are A Some Examples Of How I Have Used Wax Finish On Painted Furniture:
I generally prefer glaze for fine details and wax for a more smudgy effect. Because glaze is a liquid, it does a great job of finding low points and settling in to create depth and dimension with a more concentrated look than waxes.
These products can both do double duty, often interchangeable and up to personal preference. For me, I'm 100% a wax girl. I use black wax on just about every project I do, and there is nothing like the smooth, ethereal, blending only a wax can give!
You can see glaze and wax in action in this video where I add finishing touches a headboard.
Use one or combine them together for the benefits of both. I hope these images will help see the differences between furniture glaze and wax, and the unique looks both can give.
Black Glaze Over White Chalk Paint
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This Post Has 12 Comments
Debra Hubbs 14 Sep 2020 Reply
Thank you. Very helpful seeing all these examples.
Could have made the whole thing in just pics, easiest way to show the differences
Teresa 15 Sep 2020 Reply
Thank you as always. You really are a great teacher Brandy. You take the time and have patience to describe your techniques. We all are so glad you do. I'm still learning this chalk painting..and love it! We all need ya to teach live in New York. Lol
Thank you so much! Its a lot of info to take on, one piece at a time!
Renea Hughes 16 Sep 2020 Reply
Thank you Brandy!!! I appreciate your info and teachings sssooooo much!!!
Donna 19 Sep 2020 Reply
You inspire me with each video, my hands always start itching to get a paintbrush in them while watching you create beauty!! It is fun watching your earlier videos, to see how you have blossomed as an artist and as a teacher, amazing!
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Terry M Engleman 28 Jul 2021 Reply
You are such a wonderful mentor and teacher. Thank you so much for sharing what you do. It is incredibly inspiring. And I am not aware of anyone who does furniture anywhere near your level! You are truly amazing! Wish I could just follow you around and watch you work for a week or two. You are the best!
Wow! Thank you for such a sweet note 💗
Nancy 11 Nov 2021 Reply
Love the bedframe! Very interesting concept. I'm working on bookcases. Gonna try out glazing! Thanks, nancyb.
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