How to Chalk Paint Blend using Color Meshing Technique (Part 1 of Meshing Technique)

[@trinawilliams1395]

I am amazed at the clever and always beautiful results that you achieve with each new technique that you teach. This one is a MUST on my list of newbies to try. This gives such a lovely, soft blend of color. I really enjoy coming in and finding a new video from you. They are so relaxing to watch and you make it very easy go follow. I wish I could quit my job and hunt up beautiful pieces to paint! I'm on to part 2. Thanks so much for all of these wonderful tools that you share....please keep them coming!! 😊👏❤🐑

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Trina Williams ... your comment was so kind and made my day ... thank you so much Trina 🙏🤗 This was a new technique for me and when I thought how the whole technique would work I chance lead the idea to film it and soooo happy I did! The tutorial is longer than I normal would make but I really wanted to repeat the process and slow down the time to make all the details as clear as possible... it’s so important that people are successful with their projects. When I first started and realize how quickly I was completed ... I was so exited to share this technique!! Please do give it a try in the future! I promise you’ll love it and be over the moon with how beautiful the results are! I have another “colour meshing” tutorial coming next week and it will be short as the project is smaller but it will refresh the tech and having another colour mix hopefully will engage more enthusiasts to try its simplicity 👍🏻😉 Thank you so much again for your kind words and feedback... it’s a huge support 🤗

[@bunyscandroglio4047]

Hello Cristina! I send you endless thanks from Patagonia-Argentina- I don't know how to speak English, but I've still learned a lot from you watching your videos. You have an exquisite style, I admire you a lot. A big hug from the end of the world. THANKS !

[@DeniseCassells-vh2xb]

Dusty Rose is such an amazing color, my favorite! It goes so well with greys and browns!!

[@DeniseCassells-vh2xb]

It is a great pink! Great meshing colors!

[@DeniseCassells-vh2xb]

Yes, it is quite nice! Too easy, that’s even better!!

[@kathyg8510]

A true process of creativity and fearlessness

[@joburrow9863]

I love this too....yeah, why didn’t you think of this before? Ha! Thanks for the lesson. I am sure everyone appreciated this video as much as I did.

[@maryskorstad2785]

Love this technique. Been using it for years on my walls and furniture

[@DeniseCassells-vh2xb]

Clear glaze, you can’t go wrong with!

[@DeniseCassells-vh2xb]

I have an Armoire over 7’ to paint soon! My husband is building it for me! He’s a licensed builder!! It’s French Provincial style, that I designed.

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

That's fantastic! ❤️🙏🎨

[@DeniseCassells-vh2xb]

My Woolie does pretty well for meshing. I’ve used it on walls quite a lot over the years.

[@loverofmanyadventures18]

Absolutely beautiful 💐

[@mswoe042]

Great colors! Enjoyed video

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Glad you enjoyed it ❤️🎨🙏

[@julielasyonekerry2185]

Hi! I'm Julie from Louisiana & I am Absolutely Fascinated by your Amazing Skills & I just Love your Voice & Your Gorgeous Little Curly Haired Babies 💓

[@betsyhill3254]

Stunning, I am with you this is absolutely gorgeous. I want to find a piece and create my own masterpiece. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us.

[@retadearing4602]

What a fantastic idea You always amaze me with your beautiful work💜💜🕉

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Thank you Reta!!! 🙏🎨❤️

[@DeniseCassells-vh2xb]

I already love it!!

[@reneemaurice9508]

Absolutely stunning I love this

[@tonyaclaxton9169]

Awwwe Christina you’re so cute. This was a yr ago. You remind me of princes Leila🌺 great job

[@janetholley1004]

It looks like a wet on wet technique with the glaze helping the chalk paint to mesh blend better on the furniture 😁, I 🧡 your work( looks like fun) thank you!

[@JR3218f]

Incredible talent!

[@DeniseCassells-vh2xb]

Thank you so much for sharing this! It looks fabulous!!

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

You are so welcome!❤️🙏🎨

[@hithere7282]

So stunning

[@r.c.miller6161]

Wonderful video. So much information. Pleasantly presented.

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Rena Miller ... thank you so much Rena for your kind comment and I really appreciate your feedback 🙏🎨💙 Thanks for watching 😉

[@tammybemies4293]

I’m totally sold!! I want to recreate this technique in a huge armoire sitting in my garage!! Thanks for sharing. It’s a beautiful piece.

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

TAMMY BEMIES ... thank you Tammy 🙏 for your kind words and comment 💙 I absolutely love 💕 this technique... it is easy, simple and fast!! I am so impressed with the results... I have done a couple of armoire’s in the past and my only concern was the time when I saw this beautiful one ☝️... all I thought was “ the blending time to make it ?” So my goal was to figure out a faster way to paint larger pieces of furniture 🧐 I am so in love 😍 with colour meshing !! This tutorial was longer than my usual tutorials but I really want people to give it a go and be successful with their projects so I figured to add as much as I could and repeat the steps a bit to get the technique down for viewers 😉🎨

[@kimberlydrake8463]

I didn’t mind length of tutorial at all! Shows the work that goes into it... doesn’t happen in 10 minutes but you also did a great job of explaining the technique... something new I think I think that’s necessary 😊

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Kimberly Drake Hi Kimberly! Glad you guys understand! When I made this video, I knew it was going to be a long tutorial but I was worried of the length so I split it into 2 videos. My video next week is another one on meshing but shorter. I figure a different color set up showing the meshing technique would be a good refresher. 💕🙏🎨

[@miasshabbychicchalkpaintsc1169]

Thank you so much for this new technique, I love doing new things too, and I love that you talk me through it of what you are doing and using. I appreciate that

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Mia's shabby chic chalk paint school ... thanks so much for watching and glad you feel value to the tutorials 🙏🎨 This tutorial was a little longer but sometimes it’s a good thing so other can really get a good caption of what the technique will do so I thought it might be best to add everything I could 😉💕 I hope you try this technique in the future and I would love to see your future project ☺️👍🏻 Just email me 👌 If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me anytime and thanks again for your kind comment 💛💛

[@anneichenberger4970]

This finish is really an upmarket finish!! Thanks for demonstrating the use of the glazing compound.

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Ann Eichenberger ... thank you so much Ann for your kind comment and feedback 🙏💙 I love glaze and I use to be nervous but using it and wish I used it a long time ago lol 😆 So I really want to demonstrate the simplicity of how easy it is and how it really helps with achieving your finishes! Thanks so much for watching 🙏💙💙

[@megatexification]

I love it, darlin, but I could never even something so complicated. Love your voice and presentation.

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi Sherry!! You can do it! I have a few more tutorials in my playlist on the meshing technique if you like to learn more about it. Thanks for your support to my channel! 🙏🎨❤️

[@stacihartman48]

Great tips on the Shellac prep for blending colors. Thank you.

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Staci Hartman ... thank you so much for your kind feedback and yes! The shellac is way more simple than primer 😉🎨 Another tip ... just in case ... if you ever find a piece of furniture that even after a good cleaning you notice any smells that seem to hang out ... Shellac will also eliminate odours and smells ... just spray the inside of your piece😉 I had this happen a couple of times after a few cleanings and still smelled funny, I sprayed the shellac everywhere inside and the smell was gone !! ☺️ Thanks so much for watching 🤗💙

[@AuntDu310]

What a fabulous technique! At first I was worried about it being to pink but you tamed that pink with a good meshing . . lol and I love it! Heading to part 2

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Nikki Lloyd Hi Nikki! Glad you like it! The second video is on waxing I had a lot requests for that so I thought I would make a separate video! Enjoy!!! Thanks again 🙏🎨

[@AuntDu310]

@@TheReclaimedHeirloom I am glad that you did show your waxing technique maybe one time could you show how you placed the dark wax without messing up the gilding wax. . Lol

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Nikki Lloyd Will do next time!!! 🙏🎨

[@pamlooman8045]

I love this. I don’t have one of the meshing tools but I have a paint roller that I might use in the same way since it’s spongy too.. thank. You so much.. it’s beautiful.. you are so talented..

[@MsDroke]

I’m not even finished with the video yet but just had to stop and say this is AMAZING!!!! What a fantastically clever idea!!! And throwing the glaze into the mix?? Brilliant!! I’m just so impressed and super grateful to you, 🙏🏻as always, for sweetly and generously sharing your unique and beautiful techniques with us! I can’t say enough how much I truly enjoy all your videos...seeing all your new ideas and techniques, which sparks my own creativity...and I just wanted to tell you how much I also enjoy the way you do your videos. I think you have a perfect balance between verbally explaining what you’re doing and showing exactly how you achieve the look. You seem like a lovely person, inside and out, and I just wanted to say thank you and let you know what a fantastic job I think you’re doing! Happy painting! 🎨 ♥️Sarah

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Luv2 Cre8 ... you are so kind 🤗💙 I can’t thank you enough for such a beautiful comment and kindness of words! I absolutely love sharing ideas and growing creativity so to read this comment just is so endearing and to take the time to write something of such appreciation means the world to me🙏💙💙 It truly makes me excited to try harder and give more 🎨💕 Many thanks 🙏... you truly made my day! ☺️

[@MsDroke]

The Reclaimed Heirloom - Oh my goodness, letting you know how appreciated you are and why is the absolute least I can do!♥️ Your love and passion for what you do is so clear and as someone who shares that same love and passion for creating and the whole learning process, I have such a special respect and appreciation for all you do. So thank *you* for the kindness you show every single time you make a video and share it, simply because you love what you do and are kind enough to want to share what you’ve learned in the hopes that it might help others. Well, I can’t begin to tell you just how much your videos help, encourage and inspire me, and I mean that so sincerely. So thank *you* for being so incredibly generous with your time and with your heart! 🙏🏻 💕 ♥️Sarah

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Luv2 Cre8 ... you are so absolutely sweet! Thank you so much 🙏💙💙 I can’t thank you enough for your kind feedback and comments 🤗🎨

[@rehowse1290]

As a facepainter we often load small sponges with different colors to give an ombré look and then continue to use the sponge to blend and even out the entire look. It’s a similar technique. Tip: The smoother the sponge the less stipple, creating a more even look. Loved your video! Gorgeous piece.

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Re' Howse Thank you for your kind words and feedback! I appreciate the tips good idea!! Thanks 🙏🎨

[@linedion6398]

Love all your projects great presentation techniques, and really enjoy your calm style of presenting - very relaxing to watch - goes with the BC relaxe style .. used to live their and miss the relax BC coast vibe. Thanks for sharing with us your projects, you are inspiring me to give it a try on an old drawer I have lying around!

[@dahisebrando4915]

Just a awesome job! You are a great teacher and very patient! Explain exactly what we need to do! Showww! Thanks a lot! 🌷

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Thank you for the kind words!! 🎨🙏

[@Leocalamb2]

I love the smoky appearance the tool creates. Definitely trying this. Beautiful results 😍

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Chantel Sinaise Hi Chantel!! That’s why I love this tool it gives that smoky cool look!!! I have another meshing video that am hoping to post next week! Stay tuned!! 💕🙏🎨

[@mariarobinette1451]

Ur pieces are absolutely stunning. I just have a question why do you only use annie sloan? Do u not like the cheaper ones

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi Maria! When I started out, this was a product that was available in my area, and I liked how annie's paint blends. Over the years, I have tried other products and they are good as well. I have recently implemented in my tutorials other less expensive paints and with my techniques you can use them in other paints that you may have handy. I have a new tutorial out today, I hope you enjoy it and let me know what you think! ❤️🎨🙏

[@homesteadmama]

This is sooo pretty, I tried getting that technique with a brush for days. Never could get it exactly how I wanted it, so I just painted over it. Can’t wait to try this.

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

homesteadmama ... thank you so much for your kind comment 🙏💗 This technique will definitely help !! I love this technique... meshing as I create the colour design was incredibly easy and fast ! If you have any questions please feel free to contact me anytime 😉🎨 Thanks for watching 💗

[@wendyturley-pound5742]

Another great tutorial. Thank you

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Wendy Turley-pound ... thank you so much Wendy for your kind feedback and comment... I really appreciate it!! Thanks so much for watching 🙏🎨💙💙

[@Lola-wb3vh]

Lovely!! I was wondering if that is wall paper behind your beautiful work? It is an awesome background!!!!!

[@stacihartman48]

I love watching you fall in love with your piece! I do the same thing sometimes. 😂

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Staci Hartman ... lol 😂 I actually was going to take that out of the video when I was editing... my husband was like “ no” people need your true reaction ! I get so picky when I edit videos... he is always telling me to leave stuff in , allowing viewers to see even silly things I do lol 😂 I was so excited when the meshing actually did what I hoped it would!! I am still floored how quickly the blending went 👏👏👏 The next tutorial will be another “Colour Meshing” refresher and allows to view a new colour palate with even more contrast in colour tones! This technique is a game changer for me☺️ The results, simplicity, and time saving is absolutely amazing 😉🎨💙

[@stacihartman48]

The Reclaimed Heirloom I so agree with your husband. You have a great personality. Where did you get that blending sponge thing? It looks like a mop head but not an actual “sponge” mop.

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Staci Hartman ... that tool is actually for walls ...meant for water base paint 🎨 I found that at my local hardware store in the painting products 😉 So my thoughts all came together and prayed that this could work beautifully for blending!! I have the product in my description box Home Depot might carry it as well 😉💙

[@lisaschonek]

Love love! I really enjoy when you talk in your videos, great job!

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Lisa Schonek Hi Lisa! Thank you! Glad you liked it! Thanks for subscribing! I will be posting next week another meshing tutorial that is shorter. Stay tuned! 🙏🎨

[@kimjensenable]

Fun! This looks like a must try tech to me. I can see how the clear glaze gives one a more slick and mobile surface to mesh the paint together. Love the "slide in" at the beginning! You crack me up Christina. Gonna watch the second half...

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

kim jensen ... lol 😂 I didn’t plan the slide in but thought it looked pretty funny and wanted to keep it in the video 😂 Thank you so much for your kind comment and feedback... I so appreciate support! I thought it would be important to make sure I added both examples of colour meshing with and without glaze just in case viewers want to try without in case they may not have clear on hand ! It’s easier with glaze because your chalk paint stays moist so you don’t have to add water as you blend the paint 🎨😉 Thanks so much for watching 💕

[@cbdnearme271]

I have fallen COMPLETELY in love with following your videos and I’ve grown so much in my technique skills since I’ve found you! Thank you for being so thoughtful with your explanations! I’m hoping one day to catch a live video to ask questions :)

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi!! You are so welcome! I hope to do a live in the near future!! 🎨🙏❤️

[@cardsaremycanvas9065]

Have been binge watching your channel, much prefer the videos like this one where you talk us through it rather than it all be to music. Just got my meshing brush delivered from amazon and going to try your marble technique on top of my cabinet and this technique on the base! I also have a can of glaze in my supply cupboard so yeah! Thanks for the amazing videos and tutorials

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi! Awesome! I hope you are having fun with it!! Thanks for watching my channel!! ❤️🎨🙏

[@kimberlydrake8463]

Love this piece! Love the colors and love that technique!!! I have my cedar “hope chest” my then boyfriend and now husband gave me when I was 17 ...it’s stained a dark color so perfect for a little peek through! We have been together 42 yrs and married 37....so I cherish it😍 Over time scratches, little dog chewing have taken its toll....we just redecorated our master bedroom and I bought some old tin ceiling tiles and put all different color tiles together on a small accent wall and that muted pink is one of them....inspiration🙌🏻 Thank You for sharing😊

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Kimberly Drake ... thank you so much Kimberly for the kind words and support! I would absolutely love to see your finish project when your done! Your pieces sound gorgeous and you will have so much fun recreate a new look for already fabulous pieces !! 🙏💗

[@Melody-285]

Kimberly Drake Sounds like a fun project & a way to be happier with a piece that has such sentimental value - don’t you wish it was as easy to “refresh” ourselves as it is with our furniture ?! 😊

[@kimberlydrake8463]

Oh wouldn’t that be just lovely.. lol I bought my son and daughter in law a Roomba for Christmas and she text me the other day and said “game changer” and love it.. she has 3 kids under 6 one a newborn ( my sweet grands!!😍) I said wonder how long it will take to get one that can dust!!! Lol🤣 we always want more🌟💫

[@Melody-285]

Kimberly Drake I never minded getting time saving appliances for gifts ! LOL ! I especially remember my first microwave ! Talk about a game changer !

[@kelly5427]

Thank you for detailing the glaze carrier technique. I also do not like to add too much water to veneered pieces. Beautiful work.

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Kelly Foy ... thank you so much for your kind comment!! 🙏💙 I wanted to make sure I demonstrate the technique just with chalk paint as not everyone is comfortable with glaze ... but also wanted to point out how easy clear glaze is .... it’s nice to eliminate the constant water application while blending... it can be time taking that way! Thanks 🙏 so much for watching and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me anytime 😉💙

[@gloriafields4328]

I love this piece of furniture. I would use the blended look more but I really hate continually wetting and blending with a brush. I love texture too so I'm definitely going to try the clear glaze under the pain. I'm definitely going to invest in the water wiz applicator. That will make blending SO much easier. Thanks for the great instructional video !!

[@valorieforzano3372]

Good Morning from Texas! LOVE this! I am working up the courage to do this on my armoire, however I also want to add a some decoupage to the center of the doors, would this work? Thanks for all the beautiful work and your instruction!

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi Valorie! Decoupage for sure will work!! I have done a few decoupage projects! Take a look on my channel list for inspiration! 🎨🙏❤️

[@donnashorts1]

Stunning original completely gorgeous - I have a 7 foot folding screen I’ve been dreading painting and you just solved my problem will definitely be using this technique thank you so much❤️

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

donnashorts1 Thank you so much!!! This is exactly what I wanted people to learn about this technique, they don’t need to dread painting! It can be a fun and enjoyable project! Thanks again for your comments and send photos I would love to see your final project! 💕🙏🎨

[@kimssheshop8879]

Looks great.💖

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Kim's She Shop ... thank you so much for your kind comment 🙏💗 I appreciate your feedback and thanks so much for watching 🎨

[@cassandrasmith5517]

Wow!!! This is just an awesome work of art!!! It turned out beautifully🥰. The whole meshing technique looks simple enough for me to do😀. I’ve struggled with learning how to blend with water so maybe I’ll succeed with no water😊. Love love love this piece!!

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Cassandra Smith ... thank you so much Cassandra 🙏💙 I appreciate your kind comment and feedback You can absolutely create beautiful blending with this technique 😉🎨 I am still amazed how simple this technique is and easy! You will really enjoy it! I have another tutorial coming out this week for colour meshing as another example of colour contrast and easy colour meshing so a good refresher tutorial 😉👍🏻 Thanks again for your kind feedback and watching the tutorial 🤗

[@susangoodrichlerner7819]

Beautiful! How much pressure do you put on your woolie when meshing? Do you try to make the sides as symmetrical as possible? Thanks!!

[@rcrbrewster7840]

Very Attractive 😉

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

RCR Brewster Hi! Thank you for the kind words greatly appreciated!! Glad you liked it! Thanks again for subscribing! 🙏🎨

[@jessicafarnworth4189]

You are so clever! And I do agree with all the lovely comments below that you have the perfect balance of explaining and showing! You seem so genuine and in love with this craft as we can relate to! Don’t stop what you’re doing! I’ve been going through a difficult pregnancy and for me (as I’m sure others will agree) that painting furniture is so therapeutic! And your videos have been so helpful and enjoyable to watch! The only question I had- when working with the glaze, do you add water to anything? Either the big sponge or your paint? Thanks again for your video! Jess 💛

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Jessica Farnworth ... thank you some Jessica for your kind comment and feedback, it is greatly appreciated 🙏💙💙 You are so right about therapeutic!! And through difficult times both physical and emotional it is fantastic to find a creativity that works for an outlet and distraction... it actually helps your internal balance regulatory system which is huge!! As to your question... you do not need water when working with the clear glaze ... that’s way I love it!! It makes your paint control much easier to move and change without adding more water and paint! If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me anytime 😉💙💙

[@antiquehouseofbeauty1329]

This is amazing! You are so talented ❤

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Sammy Davis ... thank you so much for your kind comment 🙏🎨 Thanks so much for your thoughtful message 💙 I have another tutorial coming out next Thursday using the same technique and new design and colour tones... giving more tips , I really want people to be confident with this colour meshing technique so I would like to add a few to my channel! Thanks so much for watching 🙏💗

[@antiquehouseofbeauty1329]

@@TheReclaimedHeirloom I really love how your pieces blend beautifully and your color choices. I paint furniture for a living. I do mostly rustic and weird antique designs that I make up as I go along. I would love to try out your techniques! I have watched all of your videos over and over. I love them! Keep them coming you inspire so many🥰

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Sammy Davis ... you are so kind 🙏💙 thank you so much for your kind feedback and comment 💗 That is fantastic you paint and re-design furniture finishes 😉👌 I truly hope my tutorials are of value for you and hope you try some of the techniques throughout the videos ☺️😉 I would absolutely adore to see some of your pieces 😍😍 I love seeing other people’s furniture projects it’s so inspirational and such a treat! I have lots more really fun, creative ideas coming soon 💙🎨 Thank you so much for subscribing and if you ever have any questions please feel free to contact me anytime 😀

[@chrishamilton9335]

How much Cocoa to the Scandinavian do I mix to get that muted pink? I have never really been a pink person but they grey really draws in the fabulous Blend. Ty Great Job!!

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Chris Hamilton ... thank you so much for your kind comment 🙏💙 The mix I used was one ☝️ part per colour So example... one tablespoon of Scandinavian pink, Antoinette, Coco, Country Grey... so it depends on the size of your project, you can use half a cup which is about what I use for this Armoire or maybe even try quarter cup. It is one to one ☝️. If you want more muted I would take away the country Grey and the Scandinavian pink and coco together does look fantastic! I made the mix before I started to apply and even added more colours as I went just for the highlights and lowlights 😉 Hope this helps.... if you have any other questions please feel free to contact me anytime 🎨💙💙

[@mildredfippen5396]

I love your videos and your techniques. Just wondering what you do about inside. This piece looks like it’s seen some years, if it’s for resale do you paint the inside or refurbish in any way the inside? Sometime there are smells and inside has been trashed. Just wondering. I’m going to try this as soon as i get my mesher(?).

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Mildred Fippen ... thanks so much for watching and your kind feedback 🙏🎨 Every piece is so different and yes some have seen some years of wear but as a general rule I do paint the insides and sometimes even add wallpaper to give a new fresh look as well as detail. If you come across a piece that has been stored in moist environment and has a old smell to it , use shellac spray on the inside it will take away any odour you might notice , clean it first then shellac spray! No amount of paint will take away a moist odour. Always use a shellac spray outside , it’s not good indoor use. Please send my a photo when you complete your first mesh project!! I would love to see 🎨💙💙

[@mildredfippen5396]

Do you allow the glaze to dry or do you work in areas with wet glaze and your meshing ? Thanks

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Mildred Fippen ... Hi Mildred, thanks for watching and yes I mesh with the meshing applicator while the glaze is wet ... it is key to the blending process. Clear water base glaze is fantastic for for blending and makes incredible results, I have a few more tutorials you may like to view on the chalk paint colour meshing technique and maybe to see another colour palate blended together 😉🎨

[@kschep963]

I’m very new at this and I have to say you do a great job on your videos. I’ve learned so much thank you. My question is how do you learn what colors go well with each other? Thanks again.

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi! I sometimes will just go with my "gut" or if you are starting out a color wheel is a nice starting point when you are stumped! ❤️🎨🙏

[@kschep963]

@@TheReclaimedHeirloom Good advice Thank you. Have a wonderful Holiday

[@DeniseCassells-vh2xb]

It looks like a sponge; does it soak up any of the paint?

[@tonimaria2100]

Can I use chalk paint for an outside door? And how to use it? Do I have to use vax after painting?

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi Toni! Yes you can but I would use a polyurethane top coat to seal and protect the paint from moisture! See you this Saturday morning for my next tutorial! 🎨🙏❤️

[@tonimaria2100]

@@TheReclaimedHeirloom cool great thanks a bunch 👍😎❤️

[@lynnpelletier4321]

I'm in a big search for those rounded short handled brushes. Would you be soooooo kind and tell me where to get them and what they are called. Please.

[@DeniseCassells-vh2xb]

So much easier to mesh with the glaze!!

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Thank you so much for your kind words! So glad to hear you enjoyed the video! ❤️🙏🎨

[@staceygrimes4107]

LOVE ❤️❤️❤️ Which floor applicator did you use? Wool? Or the foam? Thank you it’s so very beautiful!

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Stacey Grimes ... I am not exactly sure of the material ... but it’s synthetic material , not real wool. I purchased the applicator at my local hardware store and the exact name of it is in the description box below the video. I think 🤔 Home Depot might carry it 😉💙

[@JeanGG2011]

Kind of late to the game. But can i do this with Black, Gold and Hot Pink? Or is that too drastic?

[@terristinson353]

I have all coll colors slate blue...violet toned charcoal... and bright white in my house...ive been watching you for years and so would love to get this look...but I've tried so many times...I started out my house and all my furniture abdctrume were going to be bright white....I love it....but ended up trying to get creative and putting grays in when I painted my secretary in greatroom ...now feel like I need to stay with grays/white for the giant bookcase with lots of detail....my problem is I don't have...nor necessarily want the very warm colors you use...but can't seem to get the depth...seems like since I'm just using gray and white it kinda just melds into gray ...lol....HELP...I tried some if my slate blue ...but that seemed to act almost like gray since it has gray in it....the other problem im having all videos I watch the dark color is around edges and top....but this is where I want white the most...to contrast with my charcoal wall....here is my white I love on the kitchen dining side of my open concept "room"....here is the other side....I screwed up and put a charcoal trim at top of secretary...this will be redone with a white wash/rag or dry brush...a new fireplace with full mantel coming soon will be white (for now since I am backed up on my painting projects and it takes me months to get a piece done because 1im a novice 2 im picky)....and lastly pux of my book case in two piece since I moved to paint it...then am hesitating because I'm torn on what to do want it to coordinate with the secretary which is the gray/white kind of driftwood look...its ok but I hand painted all detail...NO TO THAT AGAIN. THAT TOOK ALL LAST WINTER...I WANT the white contrast in edges and top....But seems like that won't work well since NOT ONE FURNITURE ARTIST HAS DONE THAT IN THE THOUSANDS OF VIDEOS I'VE WATCHED IN THE LAST 5 YEARS...HELP...I LOVE YOUR WORK ...BUT CAN YOU FIGURE OUT HOW TO DO IT WITH MY COLORS..OR A THIRD COLORTHAT WOULD WORK(TRIED A SALMON PINK WITH IT BUT DIDN'T LIKE IT...maybe I should have toned it down first...lol)..I WOULD BE SO GRATEFUL ...now let's see if I can figure out how to send you pix....edit bummer I can't figure out how to attach pix....but would love to see you do a cool color white gray...possibly with blue or a coordinating color....that would pop on a violet undertoned charcoal wall....or will this combo just not work with your techniques....however I did do my toilet closet with a blue base andc2 light grays...with your floor water techniques here...turned out OK for the toilet room...but not so much for my bookcase...lol...if anybody can figure this out IT IS YOU!!!! THANK YOU LOVE ALL YOUR WORK...I WISH I HAD PAINTED MY WALLS LIGHTER TO GO WITH YOUR STYLE BETTER....TOO LATE I CANT AFFORD TO REDO EVERYTHING AGAIN.....AND I DO LIKE MY SLATE BLUE ALMOST GRAY WALL WITH BRIGHT WHITE CABINETS.....I ALSO LOVE MY OPPOSITE WALL THE CHARCOAL...BUT I ALSO LOVE YOUR GORGEOUS PAINT TECHNIQUES....

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi Terri I completely understand where you are coming from! Since we moved into this new house the style of everything has changed. Picking out the right colours and making the furniture pieces I already have work and cohesive in the space. I love the new house but buying another home I now have someone else’s colour palette throughout. I plan to recreate everything and furniture projects too. I also would like to recreate some old techniques I used in previous videos from a long time ago. I completely understand where you are coming from and trying to make all the projects come together. I definitely have had to redo many things because I thought it would work and it didn’t quite work lol 😂 But it’s also cost when I have redo projects like a room colour. If you want to send me photos send it to my email if you can [e-mail] If there is anything I can do to add tips or suggestions I would be delighted to help in anyway 🤗♥️♥️

[@anneichenberger4970]

Is the heavy use of dark wax or brown glaze a Canadian style, your style or something customers like?

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Ann Eichenberger ... so for this tutorial I made a 2 part series. On my KZbin channel you will see a part 2 how to use wax over chalk paint 🎨 As for style , it is all about preferences and everyone is different just like any style of decor. As for this project and my style I prefer the old world character and vintage effects but that doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. Some people prefer just the colours with no dark wax effect which is totally fine. It is a popular style as for my sales but preferences are different. As for heavy use ... that is a persons preference, I actually used very little dark wax on my chalk paint projects ... but what I do is add highlights and lowlights making it look like a worn and faded look similar to what dark wax does. Hope this answers your question? If you have any other questions please feel free ask ... happy to help 😉🎨💙

[@arinmcclune7442]

Love This! Question: Alternatively, could you use a larger foam roller for the "meshing" technique i/o the tool utilized in the video?

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi Arin! The meshing tool is more like a fur/wool like consistency than the foam roller. I have not tried the foam roller this way. 🎨🙏❤️

[@DeniseCassells-vh2xb]

It is definitely easier with glaze!!

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

It really is! Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy today's new video! ❤️🙏🎨

[@susangnesda251]

What brush is that for the meshing?

[@laurahennesseydesena9600]

Must i shellac first -- would the process work without that first layer?

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

It depends on your piece this one in particular was very old with many layers of old stains/varnish and I was fearing bleed through. Sometimes even rigorous washing will not get all the old dirt off so shellac is a good step! Thanks for supporting my channel by subscribing!! It means a lot!!!

[@sandrajackson4599]

Where can I buy the meshing tool you used

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi Sandra! If you go to my video description for my videos you will see a link to amazon store that I have the mesher listed in there. I hope this helps!! ❤️🎨🙏

[@DeniseCassells-vh2xb]

What is the meshing tool called??

[@cassandrasmith5517]

Is it the water wiz applicator or the lamb skin applicator that you use to mesh? I see both listed but your tool looks less furry😊

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Cassandra Smith ... the one ☝️ I am using is the water wiz , I added other tools that preform the same technique as the water wiz has limited availability on amazon. But again the other applicators will give you the exact same finish 😉 I think mine is less furry 😂😉💛

[@cassandrasmith5517]

The Reclaimed Heirloom thanks Christina!

[@sidewaygoons7363]

Great video! What is the song name for 26:28?

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi Sideway Goons!! Good question!! It's called rescate ❤️🎨🙏

[@ritasicari7518]

Is "graphi" the same color as AS graphite?

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Rita Sicari Hi Rita! Yes it’s AS Graphite. Thanks for watching! 🙏🎨

[@RegineAteliers]

Hi Christina! I really love your videos and your style. My question is this....do you have a FB page or somewhere where people could get advice on a specific piece of furniture? I have a small Chippendale highboy that I would like to paint, but have NO idea where to start...especially colors. Thanks!

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Queens Little Corner ... thank you so much for your kind comment and questions! 🙏💗 I do have a Facebook Page ... under the name “ The Reclaimed Heirloom “ You or anyone are always welcome to DM with questions or photos with your questions so I can offer any advice I can! Happy to help 🎨🤗 Sometimes just having some thoughts of other can help the momentum to get started and assist what you would like to design! Please feel free to contact me anytime 😉💕

[@supersport3714]

Where do you buy your “ tool “

[@michelinesuccar6387]

Dear Christina I have a question, How I can mash 4 coulours together and blending them together, I have a foto I need to make same. Colour on my piece can you help me if I send you the foto?

[@kerrieshannon8650]

Where can I buy that masher !!! Lol.. seriously need to do this !!

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi Kerrie!! For the materials used in my chalk paint video tutorials (You can find the masher listed there :)) please check out my Amazon web store link below to purchase them directly through Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/thereclaimedheirloom

[@vanessa4198]

Christina… my question is totally unrelated to this particular session but very important to me (lol). Have you ever painted leather? I hope this is not insulting….. it’s not meant to be. I LOVE your work and I have great respect for you, which is why I’m asking you. I’m wondering if it really works and whether or not it lasts as some say. I believe you to be an authentic honest artist … so I’d try it on the 2 leather chairs in my office that are at least 60 years old!! You might say what do I have to lose? I don’t want to mess them up. They’re in very good condition… but are an ugly brown color. I want to paint them “off white” and accent the arms and back with matte black tack nails. I really hope you have time to answer. Thank you!!!

[@birsenarc7984]

i love you👌👌👌🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Thank you!!! 🎨🙏❤️

[@ambermoy8147]

I am going to the hardware store now to buy this tool and try it. Have you ever tried a corduroy tool? I have one but haven't used it yet. I would love to see a tutorial using a one 😁❤ PS I love your videos ❤❤❤

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Amber Young Hi Amber! Let me know how it goes for you! I will be posting another meshing video next week that will be a shorter one. I have not heard of this corduroy tool! I would love to try it! Where did you get it? I’ll have to see I can buy one Thanks again for subscribing! 🙏🎨

[@ambermoy8147]

I ordered mine from Artistic Painting Studio's website but Faux by Kathy's website has them too. They are very hard to come by. I saw a KZbin video from Artistic Painting Studio using one and had to have it but I still have yet to use it myself. I would love to see you do some awesome finish with one 😁❤ The tool that you are using in this video, I ended up buying last night and when I find the right piece, I will definitely be using it. I am a huge fan of Faux Finishes. I absolutely love texture, layering and dry brushing!

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Amber Young ... I appreciate the product name and will definitely look for it!! I love trying new techniques and textures. I am so excited you got the colour meshing tool ... I promise you will love it 😍 The next tutorial is another colour meshing tutorial as a refresher and giving other colours a go on the same technique as well as using a more common piece of furniture... additional tips and ticks ... I am excited to have people try this technique... I can’t express enough how beautiful, easy and fast the results are! 🙏💙🎨

[@Spartanwife27]

Yummy!!!!!

[@progqueen5952]

Great job! New sub! How can you work in a sweater? Man, I’d be wringing wet! Greetings from Illinois

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi!! Thank you so much for subscribing!! Greatly appreciated!! LOL its cold here in Canada 😂😂😂🎨❤️

[@kristjanaalbertsdottir4331]

Wher can l bý bruss like this

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Kristjana Albertsdòttir ... the products are all available in the description box below the tutorial ( little black arrow just below the tutorial on the right hand side) There is the “ Water Wiz” applicator or you can get the “ Wooster pro wool “ but are used for the meshing technique you see in this tutorial 😉🎨💙 The description box will automatically take you to Amazon 👍🏻💕

[@LizbethLeeds]

not much different than make up techniques, sponge always gives amazing blend

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

You hit it spot on !!! It is exactly like makeup 💄 Blend , create and smooth 😉🎨 Add highlights or lowlights to create and colour wherever you wish 💙💙💙

[@lianapalumbo8457]

This is STUNNING 😍 I LOVE the dusty pink. When you started using that sponge thing I remember when I was doing a mural on a wall for my son who was only 7 then, he's 25 now, and I was 8 months pregnant with my 4th child, the ceilings were 10 foot high and there was no way I was getting up a ladder so I grabbed my sponge mop and used that for the clouds and blending. I'd forgotten about that until now. It wasn't perfect but he loved it and that's all that mattered. You have to have one of the best technics for chalk painting 🤗

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Liana Palumbo ... thank you so much for taking the time to write this comment 🙏💙 I really appreciate your kind words and feedback! I liked your story about the ceiling project and the most important is you and your son enjoyed the outcome !! I hope you give the techniques a try again for other projects 😉🎨 Thank you again for your kind words and I have lots more tutorials with lots of new techniques and tools to create really fun, creative ideas 💡 Thanks for watching 🙏🤗

[@kristjanaalbertsdottir4331]

Wher can l bý like this brossq

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hi! If you look in my video description text box you will see Amazon links to buy the brushes and meshers. I hope this helps! 🙏🙏🎨

[@rduckster4727]

From your thumbnail I thought this was a Dionne video

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Lol too funny Dionne is great!! Thanks for watching and subscribing! 🎨🙏

[@linaelsaguerrero9136]

Subtítulos castellano de argentina

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Gracias!!🙏🎨❤️

[@lolitabonita08]

an artist for sure...suggestion kill the annoying music on the background...the background music takes away of the pleasure of watching your video...thanks..Actually i have a piece like yours and u just gave me a great idea...

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Thanks for the feedback! Glad the videos threw some inspiration your way! Thanks again for subscribing! ❤️🎨🙏

[@lolitabonita08]

@@TheReclaimedHeirloom u are more than welcome...Blessings to you and yours... by the way what is the name of the pink color or coral ?

[@lauragoldoni2980]

Purtroppo non posso seguirla io sono Italiana e le traduzioni in italiano non faccio a tempo a leggere, quindi figuriamoci se posso capire e memorizzare, anzi la cosa mi innevosisce saluti.

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Ciao Grazie per le tue gentili parole! Capisco che sia difficile leggere e guardare cosa sta succedendo allo stesso tempo. Se guardi alcuni dei miei video vedrai le tecniche ripetute e spero che tu possa capire meglio. Grazie ancora! 🎨🙏❤️

[@lauragoldoni2980]

@@TheReclaimedHeirloom Grazie buon proseguimento.

[@christinage6752]

Schöne Technik, tolles Ergebnis! Ich fand die Erklärungen ziemlich langatmig und hätte lieber mehr von der Technik gesehen..

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Hallo Christina! Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich mein Tutorial angesehen haben! Dies war eine neue Technik, die ich zum ersten Mal ausprobiert habe. Deshalb habe ich dieses Tutorial ausführlicher erklärt, als die physikalische Technik zu zeigen. Normalerweise mache ich meine Tutorials weniger wortreich und eher physisch. Tatsächlich mache ich ein weiteres Tutorial-Video zur Netztechnik und werde nächste Woche auf KZbin veröffentlicht, das in der Diskussion viel kürzer und in der Technik viel kürzer sein wird. Ich hoffe es gefällt dir besser 😊 Danke, dass du meinen Kanal gesehen und abonniert hast. Wenn Sie Fragen haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an mich in den Kommentaren hier auf KZbin, ich helfe gerne! 🙏🎨

[@ouvaiouraxa]

As beautiful as you are…

[@maryskorstad2785]

Way to much talk not enough show. Beautiful finished piece. Thank you for sharing

[@TheReclaimedHeirloom]

Glad you enjoyed it