Give your old drinks server a touch of bling with silver leaf and chalk paint. A unique way to present your drinks!
- paintbrushes: one for paint, one for adhesive and a soft-bristle brush to apply silver leaf
- soft cloth
- Annie Sloan chalk paint in Graphite
- Annie Sloan Clear Wax
- silver leaf (available at craft shops)
- gilding size (adhesive)
- mirrors cut to fit on both trays
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Step 1
Paint the bottom third of the trolley with two coats of chalk paint, allowing it to dry between coats..
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Step 2
Once the second coat has dried completely, apply the wax with a soft cloth to seal the paint.
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Step 3
Apply the gilding size to the top section; let it stand for a few minutes to get tacky. Do this in sections, rather than all at once. We created an ‘organic’ line where the paint and silver leaf meet.
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Step 4
Gently place the silver leaf sheets on the tacky adhesive and brush with the soft-bristle brush to make sure it adheres everywhere.
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Step 5
Let the adhesive dry completely then use the soft-bristle brush to wipe away any excess silver leaf.
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Step 6
Put the mirrors in place on top of the trays.
Credits
Referenced from Gallo images / Home Magazine