Create a rustic finish with Frottage: Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint® technique

Create depth and interest with layers of paint and texture with one of Annie Sloan's signature paint techniques: frottage.
For this project you will need:
1x Chalk Paint in Cream
1x Chalk Paint in Scandinavian Pink
1x Chalk Paint in Aubusson Blue
1x Clear Chalk Paint Wax
1x Chalk Paint Brush
1x Chalk Paint Wax Brush
1x MixMat
Newspaper
Water
In this new series, Annie displays the techniques she'd loved for years never before seen on video. She's going to be teaching you various techniques, from fabric to furniture, with tips, history and the heritage of her paint and products. Follow along on KZbin or Annie's personal Instagram, @AnnieSloanstagram.
Visit our website for more tips and techniques: www.anniesloan.com/
Follow on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @AnnieSloanHome
Book References
Annie Sloan Paints Everything: www.anniesloan.com/product/bo...
Nursery Style: Creating Beautiful Rooms for Children by Annie Sloan and Felicity Bryan
Music by Chad Valley
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:14 - What is frottage?
01:18 - Inspiration
02:12 - You will need
02:53 - Applying the frottage technique
10:31 - Waxing the piece
12:16 - Applying the second colour of frottage
15:43 - Trouble shooting
18:42 - How to finish the piece
19:00 - Frottage examples
21:47 - Outro

[@bruceagneberg5824]

Love your statement that “thinking is over rated”!!

[@MadeNewerByMell]

Very exciting might be my favorite part. Also…things going wrong…and she works through them. Just fabulous.

[@t.t.9081]

Love how she whispers ‘Very Exciting’ just b4 starting in with the blue…I feel she’s my kindred spirit with her excitement over paint. 😊

[@joburrow9863]

I just have to thank you Annie for the paint and everything that goes with it. Thanks for the techniques we’ve gleaned from you. Thanks for showing us that ANYTHING is possible with this paint, and that what we think may be a mistake, is like Bob Ross used to call “happy little accidents”. I had the privilege of meeting you in Knoxville,TN, USA, and I just loved your sweet easy manner. I buy all my products from “Three Paint Girls” in Greensboro, NC. They are wonderful, and I love them. Thanks again Annie Sloan for changing my life, forever. Jo Burrow, NC, USA.

[@AnnieSloanHome]

Thank you for your wonderful reply and Stockist shout out! Always embrace the happy accidents

[@Dette1993]

Loved the tutorial Annie thank you for sharing

[@gigidtx]

Love the colors, so fresh together. and when Annie Sloan says "don't panic" I know everything will look amazing and it does 🥰

[@martinelestage8877]

I've been wanting to try this technique for a long time! I think I will try it soon! Thanks for all the details in this video! 🙂

[@christinechapleau1275]

Love the technique. Looking forward to trying it myself!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@gerodeo]

I love the happy accident but, it’s actually my fave part of the cupboard door.😍thanks for leaving in the “mishap” and showing how to work around it. That’s very reassuring.

[@pattil7947]

Lovely! TY!❤️👍👋🥰

[@thegarbagemansdaughter]

ANNIE, as an art history person I love when you teach the people about other artists, techniques and demo. It makes me so happy.

[@sophiachristo7546]

You are Amazing! Gorgeous door! The technique is awesome! I am going to try it on a jewelry box! Thanks so much for sharing! Your instructions are precious!

[@hempseedaddict]

Aces! Annie is king!

[@chasmit2033]

Absolutely Fabulous. I love your work.

[@donnastjules8157]

I love this new series. I haven't seen any videos on utube from Annie herself in a long time! And I would love to see some videos with Felix showing techniques too. He is very talented and has learned a lot from his mom

[@judybarrett2697]

One word Amazing

[@lori_bain]

I think this might be the most excited I've seen you in ages! Love this for you!

[@lisastandiford9303]

Thank you! I love watching your videos. You weren't satisfied and admitted it and talked about it. So many painters will edit their mistakes out and not talk about them. It's so nice when we get to see the actual truth behind a finished piece. So thank you! Love your work and all those that work with you. All such great people.

[@AnnieSloanHome]

Thank you so much!

[@doratiznado1]

Gorgeous!!! What a fantastic technique Annie. Love also the chair. Thanks

[@jeannettethompson3993]

INCREDIBLE AS USUAL

[@roannegrasso6035]

Fabulous!

[@julienolan5271]

I think it's absolutely heavenly. Thanks for sharing your brilliance.

[@kimberlyellis4546]

Looks amazing Annie!

[@kathleenkirby7700]

You do Beautiful work! I love the distressed look! I did that myself .. w/a chair I found. That someone had taken out to the trash. It was in good shape. I distressed it .. mauve & white. Then .. hand carved a design all over the chair. It turned out .. professional looking. I love the technique & look .. w/newspaper! Looks Vintage .. Primitive .. Antique 🩷

[@angaramacrafts8564]

Absolutely STUNNING!! Thanks for sharing Annie! ang 👩‍🦳🇺🇸🖌🎨

[@yasmingreger6653]

Oh Annie that was so very nice seeing you make this cupboard. It looks fantastic,I could just take it out of your hands. And it looks so easy to do. But you explain it so good, and you have a very nice voice so calm. I am going to test it out. Thanks for sharing, stay healthy and God bless.

[@sistersarann3819]

Inspiration :) thank you :)

[@nell8170]

Love the cupboard Annie, it's beautiful, thanks for sharing.

[@sallysmallwood4859]

Love the colour palette. Thank you for showing how the unexpected is all part of the process-even for seasoned artists like yourself!🖌🖌🖌

[@cathyphegley7414]

Beautiful…every which way and all over!

[@janebrady866]

Just love watching your process Annie 😊👍I have a large piece that needs attention very soon I will be trying. This is just the ticket thanks 🙏

[@softlanding138]

You are so great! Thank you for all the fun!

[@gabrielle9298]

Usefull technique, would make great backdrop for decoupage and take some of the work and time out of blending and embedding the decoupage .Thanks for inspiration😃

[@AnnieSloanHome]

Yes, would look amazing with decoupage!

[@stevenwills6931]

I LOVE 'frottage' - I must get back into doing it again and your wonderful video has inspired me. Thank you !

[@AuntDu310]

Just stunning 😍 I have many pieces of furniture that need a bit of Annie added to them. I will be attempting this technique, lets hope it turns out as beautiful as yours. Thank you for sharing your talent ♡

[@trotting-along-thrifting]

Beautiful 😍

[@nfender3436]

Really stunning! Love this. Thank you for sharing

[@ShesInHerElement]

I enjoyed watching this technique and will definitely have to give it a try in my furniture art :)

[@DIYKarin]

Great inspiration Annie. Thank you

[@shirleyjohnson3397]

I love this tutorial and it's more gorgeous everytime i watch it. ThankU Annie!

[@lovesdogs8616]

Oh thats just really cool. You are such a gem. I have been wanting to do this and needed that technique, of course you are genius and knew how to do it….newspapers!

[@kayceyv]

I love this so much! 🤍

[@dwana3292]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@peterwhite9261]

I have heard alot of people talk about your paints and it is lovely to put a face to the name. I really like this technique I have to say.

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

Gorgeous!!!!

[@espyperez5734]

The piece of furniture came out really nice, I like the combination of colors! And the chair is beautiful!!😍

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

Oh my gosh, how gorgeous!

[@sangeetasonpar2339]

Love the colours

[@gaypautz128]

Beautiful, love it

[@aimeelawrence-bespokefurni575]

I love it. It's gorgeous 😍

[@lowcountryloft8105]

I'm going to try this, I love it.

[@christinafebbroriello5572]

This technique is gorgeous and I can't wait to try it! I adore you, Annie Sloan, and your videos :) You teach people to go with the flow and that things don't need to be perfect. I also love that you show real life "mistakes" and how to either correct them or...go with the flow! Thank you.

[@AnnieSloanHome]

Thank you so much!

[@INeverMetaphorIDidntLike]

wowwwwwww this is just gorgeous, i'm forever chasing that watery, peely, old old old parisian falling-down-wall look... this is absolutely beautiful! cannot WAIT to try it on an actual wall! :D

[@judyinthevines]

Thanks Annie, I have some pieces of furniture I’m going to experiment with! 😊

[@ondinadixon1875]

Oh WOW ! WOWZA! Annie I Just ❤️❤️ that technique 👍 I’m So Ready to try this FANTASTIC technique

[@cherylatkinson9083]

I love this look. I hope I can do this.

[@trinapatterson8872]

Love it…. Looks gorgeous

[@kaliissouledout4jesus928]

Absolutely amazing! Thank you

[@rebrokersabrina]

I love that you don’t have to sand it! Beautiful!

[@glorialauder1927]

So beautiful

[@karellarsen939]

Hi I just found your channel tonight. So happy I did. I’ve heard a lot about your paint, but this is a first to see some of your work!! I absolutely love it. Thank you for giving us a lesson ❣️😊❣️

[@marinahoffstrom360]

Awesome! Thanks! You gave me some ideas! 😁

[@catharinakopetschek6204]

Beautiful ❣

[@laurademeter3092]

Now I Will do this on every door in my house. Love it

[@kimchamberlain1108]

Gorgeous 💙💜

[@gerodeo]

I love this ! Great tutorial

[@TheDoozerDo]

I love it; my kind of project fast with really interesting results. I may try this on my door. Wonderful idea.

[@flaneuze]

Merci pour ce partage ♥♥♥ très inspirant

[@lildavis7579]

Thankyou for this type of video, I loved it ,I must check out your book,xoxo

[@ElleFurniture]

Great tutorial ❤️

[@tracyfrost]

I love it

[@kellycal124]

Feels good to hear thee Annie Sloan say “Oops!” 😄

[@maddyf8398]

Love the cupboard, I can see it in my home with some Scandinavian folk art hearts, stars, and flowers a la Carl Larsson or Peter Hunt. Love the graphite box look took. This is an inspiration for a Cream bookshelf I painted that needs a little something else.

[@pecanporchboutique9293]

Love the look of Frottage! I'm happy to see that you actually painted over wax!! It's always been taboo😃

[@sylviebris9984]

Magnifique

[@glorialauder1927]

Luv it

[@zonyasvintage7859]

It really is fantastic! I’ve never seen anything quite like that. I’m actually really into those tall narrow rustic cabinets right now but they are hard to find. I will be trying that!!

[@marybethblackley7160]

Also...I was a decorative wall painter for 35 years...most techniques one uses on a wall can be applied to furniture.

[@lauracarelli3531]

Effetti con molto fascino!!😍😍 più che frottage lo definirei una nuova versione di tecniche di decorazione antiche come spugnatura o cenciatura, "cenci"=stracci in italiano antico o in dialetto toscano🙃 e anche la sedia fantasticaaa!!!

[@lindz916]

This is BEAUTIFUL! I’m so glad to see that accidental area that happened because it has happened to me, and I definitely got way too focused on that area without stepping back to look at the big picture! I definitely wish I had just let it go! I’m trying to teach myself to do that! Thank you for all you teach!

[@AnnieSloanHome]

It happens! Just have to remember to step back and look at the whole piece

[@boutyquechristine6537]

I love that technique 😍

[@marybethblackley7160]

Instead of using water, try adding paint to extender. Then apply the 2nd color all at once, them paper it off. This allows more open time and you don't have to worry about lines. Then repeat with the 3rd color.

[@evelyncm6860]

Hi Annie, So happy with your products. I live in Peru, but I am an American. While here in Florida for my health I got hooked on furniture painting. I´ve saved 3 pieces and I am thrilled. I´ve purchased many products from many of the distributors here. The truth I´m taking 5 luggage home!!! Do you ship to PERU !!!???????

[@fchendrix7960]

Beautiful! Thanks for the demonstration.

[@t.t.9081]

I’d like to see that piece that showed for a moment to the right of the screen. It looked like it was neutral tones , greys maybe with a floral type painting on it. Love this piece just finished. Like to do a wall like this.

[@pennywollett3953]

As an artist my eye always looks for shapes in abstract form and I can not help noticing the face in this door....lol! Love Annie, I have a book she wrote on furniture painting before she had started her paint line.

[@stormcloud7137]

I'd like to try this on an entire wall.

[@lesmeyer318]

I have been doing this for years. Use a waded up paper or roll a rag.

[@traceyallen8286]

I love this. Is there a 'formula' for choosing colours that go together? I'm hoping to end up with a muted green piece.

[@IMOO1896]

I wondered if the yellow base would be lost, but it does give a ghostly image to the pink

[@sonyabramlage1766]

I need to paint a dark piece of furniture cream first. Should I wax it (the cream base ) before I start the first layer of frottage?

[@miccisampery-slate3232]

😍

[@floramcplant129]

Gorgeous. Did you wait for the first layer of wax to dry or just apply the blue immediately?

[@christinewood7643]

Good question

[@everso2151]

Yikes! I was a bit shocked there! 😂

[@maggiegallagher2553]

Love everything here. One question. Is there something to use instead of newspaper? Have not had one around here for quite sometime

[@AnnieSloanHome]

Hello Maggie! A tissue paper with no wax coating works well, or any absorbent paper that you can wrinkle up and smooth out well.

[@cyndieevans5628]

i have rolls of brown craft paper.. i was thinking that might work..

[@velmacoffey3763]

My husband is in assisted living. He gets his paper delivery there now. I steal his newspapers when he is done!

[@zuzunakosj720]

Only in wood furniture?metal table?

[@christinewood7643]

Hi Annie. What do you do about the print coming off

[@AnnieSloanHome]

Hello, do you mean the print from the newspaper? It doesn't come off on the paint, but you could use any kind of paper if you were worried: a thick tissue paper would work, or brown wrapping paper. Something with absorbency. Hope this helps!

[@adrianaavano8568]

Vorrei sentirlo in italiano grazie

[@susanquinlan7426]

Frottage, is the states is a term used referring to someone rubbing up against you in unwanted sexual manner. sexual to them anyway. People who engage in this practice are said to be rather serious perps.

[@pennywollett3953]

Your right, I had to google that!!

[@softlanding138]

Iv

[@GreenWitch1]

Not to my liking, but internet technique. I want to try that one my next piece.