Scavenger Chic

Green Side Table with Black Glaze

• By Joan
• May 8, 2019
• 6 Comments

Most days I walk into the local thrift store and walk out empty handed.  This day was different, I found this side table, a little red wagon and a tray.  It didn’t matter that I was actually looking for a silverware box, it was a jackpot.

The other transformations are coming but today I’m tackling the side table .  It was just a little scuffed up, the drawers were  intact, it was clean, it was made well, it was ready for it’s makeover.  

For this project I’m using a glazing medium, black satin paint, and green chalk paint.  The green is leftover from the hall entry table I finished back in January.   The hall table was finished with my usual, vintage wax, but for this project I’m showing you another technique, glazing. If you’d like to see the same Fern green paint finished with vintage wax, make sure you click on the link.

Give your entire piece a base coat of the green chalk paint (top).  The chalk paint should cover in one coat but touch up any thin spots with a second layer.

You do not have to use chalk paint, that is just what I had on hand.

The top drawer is the untreated green paint and the lower one has the black glaze.

To apply the glaze, combine the glazing medium with black paint and mix well.  The actual directions on the jar are “combine to the desired opacity”, which really doesn’t tell you much.  I think it means pretty much anything goes. 

My glazing mixture was about 2/3 glaze to 1/3 black.

Use a paintbrush to paint your surface with the mixture (darker area) then remove the excess with a foam brush always going the direction of the grain (lighter area).  The glazing allows you plenty of time to work with the paint.

I’m using  Rust-Oleum Matte Clear to seal the paint.  If your piece will get a lot of use, you may need more than one coat.

The last step was to raid my junk bin to find appropriate handles.

I ended up using these cup pull handles which I pulled out of my bathroom 5 years ago.  A little  Rub ‘n Buff Metallic Gold Leaf adds a little glam. This stuff is so easy to use, just put a little dab on your finger and rub over the surface of the handle.  That’s it, you’re done!

When looking for used furniture look for the dovetailed drawers.  The interlocking corners hold up much better than just glue or nails.

Until next time, stay inspired.

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