General Finishes - Masterpiece Transfers

Faun and Nymths Playing - French Provincial dresser/nightstand

Eva Wanda — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 00:53:20 +0000

This French Provincial dresser/nightstand caught my eye instantly the moment I saw it: elegant frame, serpentine drawers, cabriole legs, curvy edged top, ornamental details and beautiful hardware. The only problem: unsalvageable veneer on the top. Solution: image transfer that would follow a build up of the surface with layers of primer and paint, sanded in between to even, smooth finish. I envisioned this piece of furniture right away with playful, cheerful art on the top and happy colors complementing the image. I picked an image from series of paintings Faun and Nymths by H. Zatzka, Austrian painter (1859-1949) with yellows, blues and greens as dominating colors. And so yellow and green had to follow on to the frame, naturally. The image was printed on 6 pages, transferred and sealed first with one coat of HP for protection, then crackle glaze was strategically applied in chosen spots, lightly sanded and second coat of HP was applied, followed by metallic glaze to give it an old look with some richness of gentle sparkle. The drawers got facelift as well with patchwork design tissue paper decoupaged and distressed for additional interest. After paint on the frame was sealed next came to details with rich gold gilding, gold detailing over carvings, transforming drawer handles from dull cream color to green and yellow patina with touches of green metallic paint. Dark and metallic glaze was strategically applied over the whole frame and to finish all off speckling with metallic glaze was added. And here it was again: revived yet now richly looking, elegant yet vibrant and happy, new old furniture, one and only, ready to be appreciated and enjoyed for years to come.

Products Used

Custom mixes of chalk paint in yellow and green
Heirloom Traditions 1gel
Rust-Oleum Chalked top coat matte
General Finishes High Performance satin top coat
Modern Masters Metal Effects Green and Blue Patina
Devo Art green metallic paint
Viva Precious Metal Colour Gold
Special Effects aging glaze
Deco Art Elegant Finish Metallic Glaze
Mod Podge matte

The Holy Madonna Table

Nicole Martin — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 17:44:06 +0000

I'm always drawn to these Madonna and Child Images.......they stir my soul in way I can't explain.

This piece presented challenge after challenge after challenge with the transfer. With a little perseverance and a whole lotta FAITH, it finally turned out.

It was painted with Gereral Finishes MIlk Paint in Antique White and aged it with The Heritage Collection Antiquing Gel from Heirloom Traditions.

The Image Transfer was completed using 1gel from Heirloom Traditions Paint.

Products Used

Antique White Milk Paint

The Madonna and Child Chest

Nicole Martin — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 17:24:40 +0000

Imagine you're exploring and Old, Abandoned Manor or Church...........somewhere deep in the European countryside.

You almost don't see her. She's in the corner, next to stacks upon stacks of dust covered junk.

As you make your way closer, you can see her curvy legs and a tiny glimmer of gold on a handle. As you wipe away the dust covering the front, you see the image of the Madonna and Child. Old.............Worn...........GLORIOUS.

I painted this piece with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in French Linen and Old White.

I used "wet distressing" on the paint to give it a more "natural" aged look.

The image transfer was completed using 1 gel from Heirloom Traditions Paint. I aged it significantly using my hand sander. I wanted it to have a "hundreds of years old" look.

I used General Finishes High Performance Top Coat in Satin for the final topcoat. The other product I had sealed it with wasn't strong enough and I was already seeing marks where I had set staging pieces.

Products Used

High Performance Topcoat Sealer

Antique Dresser with layers of color

Gina Johnson — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 18:10:49 +0000

Gorgeous statement piece! Layers of 2 beautiful colors. General Finishes snow white and a blue distressed and a gorgeous stencil on the front! New glass knobs to pull the piece together !

Facebook page Gina shabby shack johnson

Products Used

General Finishes milk paint snow white
IOD transfer
Milk paint in country blue
Sealed with clear gloss

Alice in Wonderland Desk

Bboyles01 — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:30:38 +0000

Alice in Wonderland desk featuring the White Rabbit: this is one of my favorite classics.

The desk is finished all the way around so that it can sit out in the center of the room. The shape of the desk was the perfect shape for this whimsical piece and it was fun to do!

Clean, sand, and seal. This desk had a laminate top so I sanded it with course sandpaper to assure a good adhesion of the paint. Painted with Miss Lillian's paint. Used Miss Lillian's transfer medium and I am very impressed with this medium. Placed image facedown onto medium and smoothed out any bubbles or wrinkles. Dried over night, wet back of image, rubbed off to reveal the image. Add details, sealed with a General Finishes High Performace Topcoat. Three coats of topcoat: dry and sand between coats and that is that!

Products Used

High Performance Topcoat

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Rodeo Champ

Rhonda Burkett Dracoulis — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 15:11:46 +0000

This was a super fun piece because I know the young lady in the photo transfer. Her father wanted me to create something special for her to remember her years of competeing in rodeo. The two photos are of her winning runs. The actual piece of furniture was painted with a custom mix of GF Chocolate Brown, and Antique White. Dry brushed with custom blend of AS Greek Blue then glazed with Van Dyke Brown. Doors were adorned with photos transferred with Miss Lilian transfer medium, and distressed. Entire piece clear and dark waxed.

Products Used

GENERAL FINISHES: Chocolate Brown and Antique White milk paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze, High Performance top Coat
ANNIE SLOAN: Greek Blue and Old White, Clear/Dark wax
MISC: Miss Lillian transfer gel

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Antique Typography Chest

Darry Coggshall — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 20:59:15 +0000

This chest is one of my top 10 favorites I have done as an artisan. I couldn't wait to try out IOD's super-cool transfers and this one captured my love of flowers. Using a custom cream paint and GF's Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects gave the chest a lovely time-worn, authentic dimension. This is definitely "the-one-that-got-away"!!

Products Used

Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects

Marilyn Dresser

Mary Mcvie Williamson — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 23:20:03 +0000

Marilyn dances right off the dresser with this piece! Strikingly beautiful in black and white, she commands attention in any room. I decoupaged this poster onto a solid walnut dresser using Lamp Black and Satin top coat for sealing. Beautiful!

Products Used

Lamp Black milk paint
Satin High Performance Top Coat

Boudoir Chic

Beverley Wilde — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 20:08:34 +0000

French, boudoir chic for that little bit of understated glamour in your life!

This solid pine chest of drawers was looking dull and orange and needed something with a Wow factor. I painted it in a crisp, off white chalk paint, with a subtle amount of distressing on the edges, back to the natural wood. The stunning design of the french style transfer was patiently applied to the front and top of the furniture and all sealed with HP Satin Topcoat. The furniture itself was a little on the low side, so contrasting black legs replaced the original pine feet to compliment the transfer.

The original wooden knobs were no longer suitable for the new design, so new chrome and white ceramic droplet knobs now adorn the furniture to complete the look.

A fresh and crisp french chic design for today's modern home.

Products Used

GF HP Topcoat
AS Chalk Paint
IOD Wide Transfer
New hardware/feet

Gypsy Queen

Stacy Tucker Walls — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 12:02:33 +0000

This beautiful piece was restored using General Finishes (GF) Linen as the base coat. This vintage style rub on transfer by Iron Orchid Design was applied next. A mixture of one part GF Patina Green to three parts GF Clear Base glaze was painted over the transfer wiping and applying as you go to achieve the look you are wanting. GF Candlelite gel stain was used to shade into the transfer area. Starting to the outside and working the gel stain inwards.

Products Used

General Finishes Linen
General Finishes Patina Green
General Finishes Clear Base Glaze
General Finishes Candlelite Gel Stain

General Finishes - Masterpiece Transfers

Faun and Nymths Playing - French Provincial dresser/nightstand

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The Holy Madonna Table

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The Madonna and Child Chest

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Antique Dresser with layers of color

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Alice in Wonderland Desk

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Winning Category

Runner-Up

Rodeo Champ

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Winning Category

Runner-Up

Antique Typography Chest

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Marilyn Dresser

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Boudoir Chic

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Gypsy Queen

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Winning Category

2nd Place