The video process was great and loved the finished product. I think it’s nice that the child figured, made the whole thing more friendly and natural. Well done.
i have some old wooden oars from an army surplus store and will be trying this technique on them. will be putting them on wall for decoration. cant wait!!!
Woww just ten days ago I painted my sis in law’s kitchen cabinets with the same colors but instead of the lime green I used yellow, they really look awesome a new look. Glad I found your video cause here in Guatemala where I live there is no way I can purchase the famous DIY CHALK PAINT that are so beautiful and shipping them from USA to my hometown would be extremely expensive (almost eight times as much of the price for each can of paint because of the currency exchange + all other expenses) so now she wants me to paint two rocking chairs, a dresser, a table, and about three more furniture she wants to give the house another look since my mother in law passed away three weeks ago and my sis in law is moving in with her furniture. So you inspired me by using the same quality of paints I find here too! Congratulations
Lily I just had to write.....I hate the fact paint in your country is so expensive. Here is a story about how I learned to make sure I had plenty of good cheap paint. I live on a farm and in the garage when I bought the place, were lots of old paint cans. I went to inspecting them opening up each can, many dried up and worthless. Then many still had paint. Water based paint. That's when I started to research and found recipies for making your own chalk paint. Mind you, I love those wonderful chalk paints you can buy and they are darn near perfect. But, if you are on a budget, you have to think out of the box. I began slowly making my own paint and while a few things didn't turn out on my scrap lumber, eventually I got it perfected and so I want to encourage you to have your friends save their leftover paint....go to stores and get their paint that was mixed but the customer didn't like it, get as much free paint as you can. Buy calcium carbonate online, or buy plaster of paris. Now people can advise all they want about their recipies and there are many many good techniques. Read about it from those who have made DIY chalkpaint. If you begin to work with the powders I referred to, remember....you absolutely must wear a mask when you first start pouring it out of the bag. Also, when you sand it...you must wear that mask. Those calcium particles are very unhealthy to inhale. Actually, wearing a mask is just common sense anytime you are sanding, but we all know that. Anyway, I really felt your "pain" when you talked about the expense of buying paint. We so often take it for granted that others can just go out and buy paint. It is something I do every day, paint, that is. So, anyway, I hope you can make beautiful things and find paint much cheaper. As for what you can do with oil based paint....well...that's a whole "nother" ball game. Outdoor applications, do need some kind of resistent last coat....to ward off the moisture effects. On any outdoor projects if I used chalk paint, I cover with some kind of waterproof resistent substance. All of this I mentioned, is probably something you already know. Good luck.
Your tabby cat was the best part of this video! I used to have a cat like that - a Bengal, when I lived in... Bengal, India! Reminds me so much of my cat. Highly intelligent, very social, wants to be part of what you are doing. What a sweetie!! That's a really nice cat! With regard to your sander, you are using a Dewalt Sheet Sander that has no variable speed control and the sandpaper is a real pain to load up. This sander is good for lightly sanding house walls before painting, and not much else. I had this too, till I discovered the Dewalt Random Orbit Sander with variable speed controls and paper that velcroes on. What a huge difference! I can switch papers fast, and I buy them in bulk paks which also come with free MESH grits which do not use up as fast as sandpaper. Also has a vacuum and dust collector. Sell this one and buy the other one. You will be delighted. The circular orbital action does not affect grain as I thought, and cuts through very fast. Price difference is minimal. Very nice paint finish. Has a richness of color and depth. Good technique too, I learned something. However, you did not explain the technical aspects of the paints you used. Painting, like any DIY, is highly technical. Sadly, most women looking at DIY videos, focus on the creative and artistic, but not the technical. So let me clarify the technical aspects of your paint: The Polyurethane you are using is water based acrylic, not the oil based version. Either one will work for this project. The oil based takes longer to dry and the paint underneath must be fully dry before application. Oil based Poly needs Paint thinner for brush cleaning. Water based Poly needs water and soap for brush cleaning. Use a steel scrubber (not steel wool) for water based cleanup. The colored paints you used are all Latex paints. Latex paints are not made from rubber, as the name implies, but are acrylic (plastic) paints. Same as the acrylic hobby paints but with some additives for large scale painting of walls. In some countries latex paint is called Plastic Emulsion, which is much more accurate. Latex paint can be diluted with water easily and brushed cleaned with water, soap, and a stainless steel scrubber. Latex paint can also be mixed with a Latex version of Floetrol which will erase brush marks. Floetrol also makes an Oil Paint version. Use Floetrol when painting walls and doors with one even paint coating, but not needed for this distressed project shown. Latex paint can be altered easily with any small color samples of acrylic paint if you want custom colors, or the paint shop will make you a custom quart size if you give them a paint color sample from any object to match to. If you want to make CHALK PAINT (a useless invention in my opinion), mix a little plaster of paris into your latex paint in small batches and store in a jar separately. Do not buy these pricey ready-made ones from stores! Latex paint comes in High Gloss, Semi Gloss, Satin, Eggshell, Flat. Flat is cheapest and awful. For projects with a nice matte sheen, I mostly use Satin sheen. Gloss finishes are very runny and hard to work with and need multiple smooth coats (Floetrol) to come out factory perfect. Of course, you can mix the sheens too! Now you have some technical data and a better understanding of paints. I encourage women to dive into the technical aspects of whatever project they are doing. Look on TH-cam, talk to the men in hardware stores, dig, dig, dig. Don't rest until you know EVERY ASPECT of your raw materials for any project you do. Sorry about the lecture, but women need to do this. We are afraid or lazy and want to go straight to what we understand best - colors and artistic effects. Slow down, learn the technical aspects. This will liberate you from pricey ripoff 'chalk paints' and other such rubbish created to fleece women of their hard earned cash. Knowing your paints, will allow you much more artistic freedom. Understand them like your plants or pets. Now go create!
Talking about frames.....I hadn't thought about using this technique.... .at a totally out of the way salvage shop, there were 150 tramp art painting that just would not sell....they had dust, chicken droppings, mice etc, but stashed away for probably 50 years. What I was told, an older fella had collected them on his travels around the country and they were painted not with traditional paint. Nope....this was right after the depression and paint was prized. So some creative ladies took up art classes at their neighbor's houses and they would bring half empty cans of house paint....think of it. these ladies mixing up paints and thrifting in this way. Gotta smile. The paintings are very evidently new artistry for that time, but some were done wonderfully. Now how ordinary house paint would hold up for 70 or so years....well, you learn something new every day about how you can salvage paint. Anyway, no one wanted those paintings. So, rescuing them, at .75 each I brought them home, slowly to "save." Well, the frames....they each are from the 30's era, have all kinds of different surfaces, and the thing is, the corners are coming apart. So..once frames are strenghtened in the corners, ...I need to do something with the finishes. Not all need it, but many do. So...good luck with what you do Caren. You sound like a repurposer.....salvager of good old things.
I love the before vaseline method. The last colour on top of Vaseline doesn’t work as far as I am concerned however the Vaseline method is great and I will try it on my projects. Thanks for sharing
I am so in awe of the class you show as you diligently teach, encourage viewers to learn, and you are able to overlook those people who actually do have a lot of knowledge, but they come in and "helpfully" assertively show their moxie. There is an art to that as well, how to offer suggestions....as to the experiences you have had. It's all good....but when one is overly critical.....as in anal....that attitude is just off putting.....anyway, you are so so healthy in the way you conduct yourself. You can tell from the way you talk your way through the work you are doing, that you are open to new techniques and you make the viewer just feel they are right there with you celebrating success. I also like the story you told where you "rescued" the screen door from your Dad's stash. So many people throw away these relics of the past that have life left in them. This one door, who knows the lives that walked through this door....the times someone slammed it and maybe a Mom or Dad yelled at the kids over that. I personally can remember on our old farm when a door just like that did not close all the way, and when my Grandma came back into the house, the chickens were on her kitchen counter pooping on her bread dough that was rising. Yeah....that was a long time ago.... I am hoping you will continue to share and God Bless for your humility......that's what any follower will see, in contrast to people who as I have said, have a lot of knowledge, but they just can't help themselves to advise others who are doing just fine, thank ya Mamm without the free advice. You want comments....you want input...it's walking a fine line I guess. For example...the comment about the orbital sander. I've used both.....I need the palm sander you use, my favorite is a $5.00 garage sale Makita I bought 20 years ago. The Dewalt Orbital has slung many a sanding pad out in the shop....despite great maintenance and following directions to the letter. So, both have their place. Nothing is just black and white in the world of creativity....I have learned so much from your vids....
@@CreativeKina Yep, me too, bunch of chickens, I think 20 are thriving.I found a you tube "chicken lady" retired corporate exec. who walked me through the first "herd" I got from a hatchery (mail order) in Lebanon, Missouri .Going on 4 years, laying eggs like clockwork. But then, that's the advantage of finding really cool people on You Tube who love what they do. Hence, I found "da Kina" and she does know her stuff. I have so many old doors, flooring, tin, windows, egads, I can never finish them all. But I'll get one done every now and then, your project has me inspired. Thanks again, for sharing you have a ton of common sense and it's in short supply these days. :) I came down out of the sky a few years ago and found my little spot in heaven on the ground, and it has eased the transition from the clouds, to full on reality. An old spouse thinks I've derailed, moving from city life, to the country. Anyway, about Chickens, doodee is fairly close to the ground, as you well know. So I do not mind doodee in my yard, on my lawn chairs, but I would prefer not to sit in it when I have my morning coffee. So, I had a conversation with my girls, don't do it in my chairs, or you will end up with dumplings. All is well now. :)
I really loved watching your vid - and the finish but - how does this differ from dry brushing the last colour onto the dried piece? Just curious as to how the finishes would differ - thanks x
This is a GREAT question! Yes, it does look different up close. With the dry brushing only technique, you get only the one brush stroke texture. With this Vaseline technique, up close you can see a "chippy paint" look that you would see if pieces of the paint are flaking off. Thanks for watching Sarah! Sorry it took me a while to reply!
Thanks for your video, gorgeous door ! and where did you get your L- brackets ? affordable ? we need 8!...french screen doors sagging after 94 years, great solution and in keeping with bungalow style. anonymousmom
Yep, you asked the right question, I need those L-brackets too. In my old country house there are two sets of these really old screen doors and where they begin to meet in the middle...they sag. I've tried several things, one thing that is missing is the original wire springs that give the door an automatic closing pressure...common to the farmhouse doors. I guess that's what I need to try next to prevent the sagging. The doors are just made of a light pine, so they aren't inherently heavy...but anyway, glad to see you are not giving up on those 94 year old doors.
LOVE This project, I would have liked to see it in place too, just wondering could the all the stuff in the pantry be seen ? Thank so much for sharing, you have given me some inspiration to work on my pantry door 🤗
Hey Gina! How is your pantry door coming?! If you would like to see the outcome...you can see pics of my finished home at crosswisehomes.com/project/the-tiemann-home/ Check it out! And also, I'm sorry it took be soooo long to get back to you!
@@CreativeKina We chose it because it is the name of the currency in Papua New Guinea where we were married. :) We bought our wedding flowers for six "kina." At the time that amount was worth $1.50.
that door GLOWS WOW!!!!!!!
I LOVED how it looked before the Vaseline method
Oh my gosh!! That turned out BEAUTIFULLY!!! Tfs
Thanks for the video and you took the time to teach it slowly to what I could understand. I can't wait to try this out
Oh I had to watch it again. It turned out so beautiful. The black hinges are the icing on the cake!
Lily McMillan thanks Lily!
Love the colors
Great job ! I’ll be trying this process soon. ❤️❤️❤️
The video process was great and loved the finished product. I think it’s nice that the child figured, made the whole thing more friendly and natural. Well done.
Den Ledwidge thanks Den! Yes I love watching my kids play while I work on projects. 😄
i have some old wooden oars from an army surplus store and will be trying this technique on them. will be putting them on wall for decoration. cant wait!!!
Carla Marlene awesome! Hope it turns out well!
Absolutely gorgeous. Can’t wait to practice this technique!
Thanks for your educational experience and resources and sharing the details of each step. God-bless.
Omgosh I Love it !!
I love your technique and wish you would do more of these videos
Woww just ten days ago I painted my sis in law’s kitchen cabinets with the same colors but instead of the lime green I used yellow, they really look awesome a new look. Glad I found your video cause here in Guatemala where I live there is no way I can purchase the famous DIY CHALK PAINT that are so beautiful and shipping them from USA to my hometown would be extremely expensive (almost eight times as much of the price for each can of paint because of the currency exchange + all other expenses) so now she wants me to paint two rocking chairs, a dresser, a table, and about three more furniture she wants to give the house another look since my mother in law passed away three weeks ago and my sis in law is moving in with her furniture. So you inspired me by using the same quality of paints I find here too! Congratulations
Lily I just had to write.....I hate the fact paint in your country is so expensive. Here is a story about how I learned to make sure I had plenty of good cheap paint.
I live on a farm and in the garage when I bought the place, were lots of old paint cans. I went to inspecting them opening up each can, many dried up and worthless. Then many still had paint. Water based paint. That's when I started to research and found recipies for making your own chalk paint. Mind you, I love those wonderful chalk paints you can buy and they are darn near perfect. But, if you are on a budget, you have to think out of the box. I began slowly making my own paint and while a few things didn't turn out on my scrap lumber, eventually I got it perfected and so I want to encourage you to have your friends save their leftover paint....go to stores and get their paint that was mixed but the customer didn't like it, get as much free paint as you can. Buy calcium carbonate online, or buy plaster of paris. Now people can advise all they want about their recipies and there are many many good techniques. Read about it from those who have made DIY chalkpaint. If you begin to work with the powders I referred to, remember....you absolutely must wear a mask when you first start pouring it out of the bag. Also, when you sand it...you must wear that mask. Those calcium particles are very unhealthy to inhale. Actually, wearing a mask is just common sense anytime you are sanding, but we all know that. Anyway, I really felt your "pain" when you talked about the expense of buying paint. We so often take it for granted that others can just go out and buy paint. It is something I do every day, paint, that is. So, anyway, I hope you can make beautiful things and find paint much cheaper. As for what you can do with oil based paint....well...that's a whole "nother" ball game. Outdoor applications, do need some kind of resistent last coat....to ward off the moisture effects. On any outdoor projects if I used chalk paint, I cover with some kind of waterproof resistent substance. All of this I mentioned, is probably something you already know. Good luck.
Love it ❤
Your tabby cat was the best part of this video! I used to have a cat like that - a Bengal, when I lived in... Bengal, India! Reminds me so much of my cat. Highly intelligent, very social, wants to be part of what you are doing. What a sweetie!! That's a really nice cat!
With regard to your sander, you are using a Dewalt Sheet Sander that has no variable speed control and the sandpaper is a real pain to load up. This sander is good for lightly sanding house walls before painting, and not much else. I had this too, till I discovered the Dewalt Random Orbit Sander with variable speed controls and paper that velcroes on. What a huge difference! I can switch papers fast, and I buy them in bulk paks which also come with free MESH grits which do not use up as fast as sandpaper. Also has a vacuum and dust collector. Sell this one and buy the other one. You will be delighted. The circular orbital action does not affect grain as I thought, and cuts through very fast. Price difference is minimal.
Very nice paint finish. Has a richness of color and depth. Good technique too, I learned something. However, you did not explain the technical aspects of the paints you used. Painting, like any DIY, is highly technical. Sadly, most women looking at DIY videos, focus on the creative and artistic, but not the technical. So let me clarify the technical aspects of your paint:
The Polyurethane you are using is water based acrylic, not the oil based version. Either one will work for this project. The oil based takes longer to dry and the paint underneath must be fully dry before application. Oil based Poly needs Paint thinner for brush cleaning. Water based Poly needs water and soap for brush cleaning. Use a steel scrubber (not steel wool) for water based cleanup.
The colored paints you used are all Latex paints. Latex paints are not made from rubber, as the name implies, but are acrylic (plastic) paints. Same as the acrylic hobby paints but with some additives for large scale painting of walls.
In some countries latex paint is called Plastic Emulsion, which is much more accurate. Latex paint can be diluted with water easily and brushed cleaned with water, soap, and a stainless steel scrubber. Latex paint can also be mixed with a Latex version of Floetrol which will erase brush marks. Floetrol also makes an Oil Paint version. Use Floetrol when painting walls and doors with one even paint coating, but not needed for this distressed project shown.
Latex paint can be altered easily with any small color samples of acrylic paint if you want custom colors, or the paint shop will make you a custom quart size if you give them a paint color sample from any object to match to.
If you want to make CHALK PAINT (a useless invention in my opinion), mix a little plaster of paris into your latex paint in small batches and store in a jar separately. Do not buy these pricey ready-made ones from stores!
Latex paint comes in High Gloss, Semi Gloss, Satin, Eggshell, Flat. Flat is cheapest and awful. For projects with a nice matte sheen, I mostly use Satin sheen. Gloss finishes are very runny and hard to work with and need multiple smooth coats (Floetrol) to come out factory perfect. Of course, you can mix the sheens too!
Now you have some technical data and a better understanding of paints. I encourage women to dive into the technical aspects of whatever project they are doing. Look on TH-cam, talk to the men in hardware stores, dig, dig, dig. Don't rest until you know EVERY ASPECT of your raw materials for any project you do. Sorry about the lecture, but women need to do this. We are afraid or lazy and want to go straight to what we understand best - colors and artistic effects. Slow down, learn the technical aspects. This will liberate you from pricey ripoff 'chalk paints' and other such rubbish created to fleece women of their hard earned cash. Knowing your paints, will allow you much more artistic freedom. Understand them like your plants or pets. Now go create!
Lass-in Angeles yes his name is Bob. He’s pretty awesome cat friend. 😄
Creative Kina that’s all you replied to from the comment? Your cat? This comment was a joy to read and you should’ve acknowledged...
Lol she's my art teacher this year
This is so gorgeous
Would just like to ask if chack paint can be used rather than acrylic to get those gorgeous crackles ?
I love your work!
Beautiful! I want to do this to everything...🥰. New sub, so glad I found you.
Luv it
Really pretty! I can't wait to try this technique on some picture frames.
Oh yes! I have done it on frames and it's awesome!
Talking about frames.....I hadn't thought about using this technique....
.at a totally out of the way salvage shop, there were 150 tramp art painting that just would not sell....they had dust, chicken droppings, mice etc, but stashed away for probably 50 years. What I was told, an older fella had collected them on his travels around the country and they were painted not with traditional paint. Nope....this was right after the depression and paint was prized. So some creative ladies took up art classes at their neighbor's houses and they would bring half empty cans of house paint....think of it. these ladies mixing up paints and thrifting in this way. Gotta smile. The paintings are very evidently new artistry for that time, but some were done wonderfully. Now how ordinary house paint would hold up for 70 or so years....well, you learn something new every day about how you can salvage paint. Anyway, no one wanted those paintings. So, rescuing them, at .75 each I brought them home, slowly to "save." Well, the frames....they each are from the 30's era, have all kinds of different surfaces, and the thing is, the corners are coming apart. So..once frames are strenghtened in the corners, ...I need to do something with the finishes. Not all need it, but many do. So...good luck with what you do Caren. You sound like a repurposer.....salvager of good old things.
I love the before vaseline method. The last colour on top of Vaseline doesn’t work as far as I am concerned however the Vaseline method is great and I will try it on my projects. Thanks for sharing
love it!
Debra Smith thanks Debra! Hope you’ll try it, it’s so fun!
I was wondering why you do not apply primer before applying the paint
I am so in awe of the class you show as you diligently teach, encourage viewers to learn, and you are able to overlook those people who actually do have a lot of knowledge, but they come in and "helpfully" assertively show their moxie. There is an art to that as well, how to offer suggestions....as to the experiences you have had. It's all good....but when one is overly critical.....as in anal....that attitude is just off putting.....anyway, you are so so healthy in the way you conduct yourself. You can tell from the way you talk your way through the work you are doing, that you are open to new techniques and you make the viewer just feel they are right there with you celebrating success. I also like the story you told where you "rescued" the screen door from your Dad's stash. So many people throw away these relics of the past that have life left in them. This one door, who knows the lives that walked through this door....the times someone slammed it and maybe a Mom or Dad yelled at the kids over that. I personally can remember on our old farm when a door just like that did not close all the way, and when my Grandma came back into the house, the chickens were on her kitchen counter pooping on her bread dough that was rising. Yeah....that was a long time ago....
I am hoping you will continue to share and God Bless for your humility......that's what any follower will see, in contrast to people who as I have said, have a lot of knowledge, but they just can't help themselves to advise others who are doing just fine, thank ya Mamm without the free advice. You want comments....you want input...it's walking a fine line I guess. For example...the comment about the orbital sander. I've used both.....I need the palm sander you use, my favorite is a $5.00 garage sale Makita I bought 20 years ago. The Dewalt Orbital has slung many a sanding pad out in the shop....despite great maintenance and following directions to the letter. So, both have their place. Nothing is just black and white in the world of creativity....I have learned so much from your vids....
cloudskimmin this is the best comment ever! Love the chicken story! I have 21 chickens! Ha ha
@@CreativeKina Yep, me too, bunch of chickens, I think 20 are thriving.I found a you tube "chicken lady" retired corporate exec. who walked me through the first "herd" I got from a hatchery (mail order) in Lebanon, Missouri .Going on 4 years, laying eggs like clockwork. But then, that's the advantage of finding really cool people on You Tube who love what they do. Hence, I found "da Kina" and she does know her stuff. I have so many old doors, flooring, tin, windows, egads, I can never finish them all. But I'll get one done every now and then, your project has me inspired. Thanks again, for sharing you have a ton of common sense and it's in short supply these days. :) I came down out of the sky a few years ago and found my little spot in heaven on the ground, and it has eased the transition from the clouds, to full on reality. An old spouse thinks I've derailed, moving from city life, to the country. Anyway, about Chickens, doodee is fairly close to the ground, as you well know. So I do not mind doodee in my yard, on my lawn chairs, but I would prefer not to sit in it when I have my morning coffee. So, I had a conversation with my girls, don't do it in my chairs, or you will end up with dumplings. All is well now. :)
I really loved watching your vid - and the finish but - how does this differ from dry brushing the last colour onto the dried piece? Just curious as to how the finishes would differ - thanks x
This is a GREAT question! Yes, it does look different up close. With the dry brushing only technique, you get only the one brush stroke texture. With this Vaseline technique, up close you can see a "chippy paint" look that you would see if pieces of the paint are flaking off. Thanks for watching Sarah! Sorry it took me a while to reply!
Thanks for your video, gorgeous door ! and where did you get your L- brackets ? affordable ? we need 8!...french screen doors sagging after 94 years, great solution and in keeping with bungalow style. anonymousmom
mayaflynnster thanks! I got those from Van Dykes Restorers catalog. Lots of great stuff in there!
Yep, you asked the right question, I need those L-brackets too. In my old country house there are two sets of these really old screen doors and where they begin to meet in the middle...they sag. I've tried several things, one thing that is missing is the original wire springs that give the door an automatic closing pressure...common to the farmhouse doors. I guess that's what I need to try next to prevent the sagging. The doors are just made of a light pine, so they aren't inherently heavy...but anyway, glad to see you are not giving up on those 94 year old doors.
LOVE This project, I would have liked to see it in place too, just wondering could the all the stuff in the pantry be seen ? Thank so much for sharing, you have given me some inspiration to work on my pantry door 🤗
Hey Gina! How is your pantry door coming?! If you would like to see the outcome...you can see pics of my finished home at crosswisehomes.com/project/the-tiemann-home/ Check it out! And also, I'm sorry it took be soooo long to get back to you!
Great job!
Maybe Vaseline the screen like paint tape so a mistake comes off easy?
CatCanDo59 yes! Great idea!
We love your name, Kina! Do you know how your parents chose it? 😃
Jamie Wilkins my dad had a friend in college named Kina. Not a girlfriend just a friend, ha ha.
@@CreativeKina We chose it because it is the name of the currency in Papua New Guinea where we were married. :) We bought our wedding flowers for six "kina." At the time that amount was worth $1.50.
Can you do my ladder 😁
La Vida Garcia try it La Vida! It’s so fun! 😄
It ain't fun if it ain't messy. Lol.
Couldn't hear you to well