And another great teaching video! Not only a fantastic furniture artist, but you are also super at teaching! I did notice you chose not to paint the interior of the hutch and shelving (upper level that has the glass doors). All through the video I kept "stressing" that you weren't doing it and wondering how it would look unpainted while the rest of the piece was. Then, you staged it and I found that all my "stressing" was for naught! The piece actually looked absolutely great without the interior being painted. I'm very new to the furniture painting world and obviously have very much to learn. I look forward to your videos and greatly appreciate you sharing your talent and skills with all of us. You are so accomplished and relatable in your teaching style. You are detailed in your instruction, but fun....definitely NOT dry and stuffy! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much Sandy!! okay so the client wanted to keep the wood buttttt, grey, whites and other dark blues and blacks look really pretty with a mix of wood and paint :) A lot of the stuff I work on is custom and some clients give me freedom and some don't :) I try to make each piece unique so keep the inside wood sets it apart I think :) and the wood color looks really great with that grey :)
This was the best demonstration on how to paint a China Cabinet. Great details! I’m getting ready to paint my China cabinet and I’m less nervous about it. Thanks so much!
I’m a new subscriber. I have been searching high and low for a channel that would teach me with pro tips and great step by steps. There are a few You tubers out there that I like but you have been what I’ve been looking for. Now for the bingeing of your videos. Thank you.
I am so glad you found me!!!! I try to make sure that each tutorial is rich with information and not just a look at this pretty furniture if that makes sense? This week I will have another beginner video on Thursday :)
Good morning sweetie....another bad windy day in tucson arizona and of course took me under once again... however I Pushed myself to get started on 2 pieces (tv console and coffee table) for a family friend that helps my daughter tremendously...so I'm Painting these for. Housewarming gift for her New place and a warm loving thank you for being such a good friend to my daughter....She's So excited as nobody has ever done something like this for her...which makes this that much more exciting and motivated me to push thru ...this hutch came out Gorgeous...and yes I Love love love the new silk line as this is PERFECT on days where my pain levels are higher and I STILL am Able to do what I Love most .. Painting Furniture...Keep Blessed my sweet friend....ur awesome 👍🎨🖌️💕🤗
@@BellaRenovare in Tucson Arizona the weather Dips drastically one way or the other within minutes it changes.,..and being I have fibromyalgia and rheumatoid and levoscoliosis....the barometric pressure Really Brings pain levels where it totally puts me down...and awww thanks honey...I Try to make sure I pay it forward as much as possible...I just know that I am able to paint or cook to show my love and appreciation to others🤗👍❣️
Ok... I have never been able to make myself leave the drawers IN to paint. Explain to me why this is preferred over painting them off of the piece. I still consider myself a beginner (started almost one year ago) and still have LOTS to learn. You are such a fantastic teacher! Thank you!
It’s really just preference I pull them all out and paint the frame and then once that is dried and sealed or whatever I put them in because I like being in front of the piece and visualizing, it’s really up to you there is no right or wrong way
@@BellaRenovare ok! Thanks for that. One more thing, if I may... I detest using any and all of the clear coats (I use Dixie Belle products) and Gator Hide because I SUCK at applying them to where I think they look nice. I have watched so many videos, and I continue to do, what I feel like is a terrible job with them. I try thin coats, I try mixing some paint color in, I try misting, I try your one direction then long light strokes... why am I so top-coat challenged ?!!!😭
Gosh I wish I had this Dixie Belle Silk paint when I did my kitchen cabinets last summer!!! It would have saved me dayyyyys! I used a Benjamin Moore primer that needed 16 hours to dry and the paint which needed 24 hours!!! So much time. I want to cry seeing this. I am so impressed with the Silk and I cannot wait to try it!!!!
@@BellaRenovare Yes, I have done that too. I would put all the cabinet doors out in the sunshine to dry and a rain shower would come up and I would have to run get my cabinet doors in before the rain got there.
This China cabinet turned out great !! Love the color and how quick and easy it was to paint. I've been wanting to try the Silk paint but have seen where others have had problems. It's great too that there's no need for stain blocker or top coat. It's an all in one paint. Better get some on order. Thanks for a great video !!
If you follow exactly what I tell you, you won’t have problems, people try to go back and get spots they missed and it causes problems I have used silk extensively and I can tell you this with all the love in my heart that when people have problems it’s usually user error or climate (ie painting in direct sunlight or by a direct heat source) I think people don’t realize the paint is the paint, literally the formula doesn’t change what DOES change is the painter, the piece and the environment. You know what I mean? It is sooo easy to use
Love the colour, and the paint just sounds like a dream come true! Beautiful work as always. That piece is totally transformed. The prep sand sponge is what I need 👍 Than you!
i just did a small chest in the conch color. love it. gonna sell it on fb mkplace as a childs dresser for a little girl. im putting gold handles on it. it will be my first flip. and the silk paint is a game changer. never worked with a paint that i liked and was so easy.
Wow I’m so impressed Crys’Dawna! That paint is outstanding. The colors are beautiful too. I love how fast you can get a piece painted. I was wondering if you could do a blended piece with this paint? I just wanted to mention that I love your intro’s ... you are so adorable and funny 😄 ❤️👏🏻❤️👏🏻❤️👏🏻❤️
First of all... that hutch was gorgeous before. BUT OH MY AFTER! There are no words!! The color of the silk paint you chose just amplified it by a million!! It EXTRAORDINARY!! Love the silk paint! Awesome job chic! As always!! ☮️✌🏼
Turned out great as usual! But you are way too talented to paint in one neutral colour. I love your beautiful colourful work you produce. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge with us.
Thank you so much 😀 So this was a custom, we are military and I wanted to give back to the community so I have been doing a lot of pieces for military families, hence the neutrals lol 😆 😂
Amazing! I love the paint... One day we will be able to get it here. We are still Annie Sloaning, Rustoleum, and a few local brands. Dixiebelle intrigues me. Stay awesome!! 💕
I’ve only painted two items with Dixie Belle paint. The first Piece I used chalk paint, the second I used Dixie Belle “silk” paint. I have to say, I love both paints (both were easy to use), but the silk paint is incredibly easy and the leveling property is just phenomenal. I am 70 so I’m not big on doing “furniture art”. I want a paint I can use quickly and that when I’m done my piece will look good and not scratch easily. I’m not saying I won’t ever use the chalk paint again, but I’m pretty sure this new Silk paint is the way to go for me! However I think both paints have specific uses and people should not confuse Silk paint as a substitute for chalk paint.
you know what there are people who will love chalk people who will love silk and some people who use both, I think silk sounds like it is right up your alley. I agree 100% with what you said they are apples to oranges, that has been really tough to get people to understand, I feel like maybe I should do a ten minute Tuesday on the different TYPES of actual paint (not brands but type)
@@BellaRenovare I just wanted to get back to you and say, I think that’s a great idea! I know there is a lot of confusion even at my local antique mall (where I buy my Dixie Belle paint) about the uses for silk paint. I just don’t understand it if they are Dixie Belle retailers they should understand their product better. Just using the silk paint one time I quickly realized that it was not the same product as chalk paint, this is definitely not a paint to use for “blending”, But some of the dealers are saying you can use it for “everything” you can use chalk paint for but you just don’t have to seal it. I’m afraid if people listen to that advice they’re going to be very disappointed. You definitely do not want to apply silk paint the way you can chalk paint, because it’s going to be a streaky. For me, I just wanted to quickly refurbish a small three drawer dresser for my daughters guest bedroom. I didn’t want to blend or do anything extraordinary with it I just wanted a nice clean coat of paint to give the piece new life, to refurbish the hardware and be done with it. I’m too old to work too long on any project! LOL But for approximately $75 I provided her with a beautiful piece of furniture in the color she wanted and that fits perfectly in her space. You just can’t beat that! I’m sure I could’ve added a molded design before I painted or a transfer design after I painted it but I’m pretty sure once you said that you’ve said it all when it comes to silk paint, but if I am wrong maybe you could correct me? I really don’t think chalk paint is replaceable especially when you are doing more detailed furniture art. Of which I believe you are quite awesome! I just love to see your work. Of course I will never work that hard but I love watching you do it. LOL
Beautiful one again, i have a little larger one waiting for me once i am able to get at it. You made up my mind for me, all in one it is. I will probably try spraying it. Yikes!
What is it about big vs. little pieces? I think we gravitate towards the small ones, thinking we can get them done quickly and then they take forever! Love how you did this in 1 day as I'm working on a dining set right now with a 3 piece breakfront and 6 chairs in Deep Seas and it's gorgeous! (I started painting the fabric seats in Amethyst because I can't resist color and my adult son thinks I'm mad...LOL). Just finished a client's bath we completely rehabbed and used Wharf...so incredible! (However, I did use Slick Stick and Gator Hide on the doors only, just to be really safe and will be interested to see how they hold up). I'm totally in love with Silk, now just have to trust the built in topcoat.
I totally get what you are saying!! I have these two nightstand and I HATE doing them it has taken me weeks to finish them because they are so small and boring lol....what's wrong with me lol 😝 😆
Thank you so much Emma!! I don't have a coaching group or anything, people ask a lot but I am so os busy I wouldn't bet able to devote the time people deserve :)
Hello there. I love this . I did t think I’d like the hardware back on it , but it looks fab . I’m in the UK so desperately hope I can get my hands on some @dixiebelle pain here. I’ve just bought a french display cabinet , it’s coming Tuesday... I’m so stuck on what to do with it. I need you girls advice ahhh . Just love that I’ve found you now , I’m totally addicted to watching the videos . Love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am so glad you found me!!! so DB has tons of retailers in the UK!!! you just have to go to dixiebellepaint.com and find them!!! let's paint together!!!!!
Okay sooooo generally I keep them for up to a week in some cases, but I am very thorough in explaining that it doesn’t cure for 30 days so everything gets wrapped and I also make sure they understand exactly what they can and can’t do. I figure they are adults they can be trusted right? Lol
I'm laughing at myself as yesterday I said it looked green-card but its gray😅🤣😆 wow thinking i'd feel embarrassed if I knew my piece was dirty, but that cleaner is like magic.😉😜🤪🤣
Don’t be embarrassed honestly we never know how dirty it is if we haven’t cleaned it with a good cleaner prior to putting it in out house. It didn’t even look dirty at all.
Ok really dumb question. What do you do with all of your micro fiber cloths after you use them to clean a piece or when wiping back a paint wash??? Do you wash them in your washing machine or sink? Also, I think I heard that White Lightning shouldn’t be poured down the sink. Is that true? If so, how/where do you dispose of it?
I was confused by the color, it looked blue, it looked white, it looked grey, while I thought it was a brownish color 🤷🏼♀️ Just a q…. Can you use this paint with a sprayer? I just prefer to work with a sprayer when it comes to one color on an entire unit And again a great tutorial video, you always explain so well, thankyou
I like how you taped the hinges to the door, great tip. Did you tape off the glass or did you remove it? It is beautiful you've done great work once again. Love ya girl ❤🇨🇦 Oh and I used your link to eyebuydirect and got 2 pairs for $181, even with progressive lenses. My last pair was over $400 at the optometrist. I can't wait to get them.
If it’s a piece where people can see that top hump I will but generally I just do the very top lip/trim and not the rest I think it’s wasteful ya know?
no ma'am :) the finish under is still there just scuffed if that makes sense?? I never seal the distressed areas because even if it gets a little more distressed its not a big deal, I usually try to only distress in areas that would naturally wear also :)
Love the tips and the educational value if all your videos!. One question... is it a personal preference to not paint the Interior or standard for painted furniture to be stained inside? Other than custom orders of course.
Hi there!! yes so this was a clients so they wanted to keep some wood, honestly for me I let the piece talk to me as wild as that sounds, a mix of wood and paint can be really classy depending on the actual piece :) There is no wrong or right way, some people decoupage the back with patterns and that is really pretty too!!
@@BellaRenovare Well...since I haven't even tried blending with regular chalk paint, I'll just leave that alone. 🤣 What about using other DB products with it like colored waxes for detail and toning the paint or gilding waxes?
Hello and happy March... came across your channel from a recommendation and glad I did. Have you ever worked with lacquering a piece of furniture? If so, can you direct to that video... Thanks from SoCal
I'm eager to try silk. I haven't heard the best reviews from my local distributors. I am really hoping their experiences with it was that they Didn't know how to use it properly or maybe that they used water with it? Anyway, I'm hoping that I like it because I would love to have less steps. I'm hoping it's truly durable without a top coat. I'm going to pick some up tomorrow and paint something
okay so, you know I am a straight shooter, or at least I HOPE you know that. I have extensively used many many brands as well as silk, I was able to use it when they first launched it so I have had it for almost a year. Okay so here is one thing to keep in mind. Mineral paint is not going to be for everyone, just like chalk paints aren't, just like clay based paints aren't. It's not that any one product is bad, unless it truly is bad, but let's say 95/100 people liked a paint but 5 didn't at that point it's one of two things, preference and user error. These paints are just a bunch of minerals and chemicals or water they don't change. what DOES change is the painter, the surface they are painting on and the way someone paints. Even prep, and whether someone truly adheres to what they need specific to the paint they use. So if someone talks bad about a paint but a majority of people enjoy it at that point you have to ask yourself, is it just because the USER prefers something else or had gotten to really like a different product and the "new" product is just not like the one they have gotten used to? sorry that was a ramble but I mean this across the board with anything, unless a product truly is just crap or defective I FEEL like too many people speak bad about things as if their opinion is facts when really its just their preference if that makes sense? so I say all that to say, TRY IT, see if YOU like it, don't let others opinions sway you about something. I LOVE RUNNING many many many many people hate it lol if I listened to the people who hate it and never started I wouldn't have found something I love :)
What protective top coat would you use over Silk paint? I have almost finished painting a French Provincial set in nautical (mostly wood tops) and want to protect the base and drawers (our teenager is very hard on her furniture). Thank you!!
Do you have to using wax? Can you put transfers on it after paint is totally dry? Can you mix this paint with other paints so you can make your own colors
It has a built in top coat so no need for wax, you can mix it with other silk colors but you don’t want to mix it with any other types or brands because it will break down the resin and acrylic binders and it won’t work as advertised. Transfers go on this paint beautifully :)
Hi! Great job showing this silk paint. A couple questions: would this be a good choice for kitchen cabinets for durability? Could I use a wax over as just another layer of protection for the kitchen cabinets? My kitchen cabinets are a dark cherry wood......came with the house......have never cared for em......ready for a change. Thank you for your thoughts.
You sure can I would probably do a coat of one of the clear coats or gator hide vs wax, unless you really like wax but it also has a built in topcoat that cures superrrr hard so you don’t HAVE to topcoat but obviously if you feel more comfortable you can!
On a high traffic piece such as a kitchen table would you still skip the Gator Hide since the silk paint has the top coat built in? Or would you recommend adding the additional top coat such as Gator Hide to frequently touched surfaces? Thanks :-)
yes you can, the thing with blending a mineral paint is that the one time isn't as great and it doesn't;t do well with loads of water so when you do blend you need to use the moisture of the actual paint, more like an artist blend if that makes sense?
so one example would be this has acrylic binders and resin for the all in one properties and built in topcoat, chalk like paints don't typically have resin in them, some have acrylic binders, some paint is mineral, some is chalk mineral, some is clay mineral....honestly there are soooo many TYPES of paint really it's the ingredients that separate each into their own category
Beautiful! So do you hold onto your furniture for the 21 to 30 days of cure time. I have always top coated due to not being able to hold onto pieces long enough for them to fully cure.
No this is a custom I explain to the customer about cure time and how to take care do it, I assume them being adults they can be trusted and they sign stuff agreeing to taking it home and taking care of it
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And another great teaching video! Not only a fantastic furniture artist, but you are also super at teaching! I did notice you chose not to paint the interior of the hutch and shelving (upper level that has the glass doors). All through the video I kept "stressing" that you weren't doing it and wondering how it would look unpainted while the rest of the piece was. Then, you staged it and I found that all my "stressing" was for naught! The piece actually looked absolutely great without the interior being painted. I'm very new to the furniture painting world and obviously have very much to learn. I look forward to your videos and greatly appreciate you sharing your talent and skills with all of us. You are so accomplished and relatable in your teaching style. You are detailed in your instruction, but fun....definitely NOT dry and stuffy! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much Sandy!! okay so the client wanted to keep the wood buttttt, grey, whites and other dark blues and blacks look really pretty with a mix of wood and paint :) A lot of the stuff I work on is custom and some clients give me freedom and some don't :) I try to make each piece unique so keep the inside wood sets it apart I think :) and the wood color looks really great with that grey :)
Very elegant. Thanks for all the tip using Silk. Can't wait for the next coloorful piece.
You are so welcome! Me too I need to get colorful again now, too many neutrals these past few weeks!!
This was the best demonstration on how to paint a China Cabinet. Great details! I’m getting ready to paint my China cabinet and I’m less nervous about it. Thanks so much!
I’m a new subscriber. I have been searching high and low for a channel that would teach me with pro tips and great step by steps. There are a few You tubers out there that I like but you have been what I’ve been looking for. Now for the bingeing of your videos. Thank you.
I am so glad you found me!!!! I try to make sure that each tutorial is rich with information and not just a look at this pretty furniture if that makes sense? This week I will have another beginner video on Thursday :)
The color is beautiful! and that range is in fact super easy! and you are fantastic and super fun!
Thank you so much 😀
A great job by a terrific lady!
I really appreciate how well you explain this process. It came out beautiful!
Thank you so much!
Beautiful. You are a wonderful teacher.
Thank you for your Pro Tips, they are awesome.
Love this piece
You are so welcome! Thank you so much!!
I work in my dining room too..lol I love that color you used.. The hutch is beautiful thanks for sharing
Thank you! 🤗 Yes the light is best in there lol 😂 I have basically taken over
How much would this go for if you were to sell it? I flipped a couple of smaller pieces.. Just wondering
Omg, omg I loved. Very good job 🌹
Thank you so much!!
I use Dixie Belle paint all the time. After seeing your piece I am ready to step up to Silk. Thanks for all the info,
You will love it!!
Great job! Love love love this colour!
Thank you so much!
I like your energy 😊 makes me happy,
😊 thank you, I am always just trying to be positive :)
so fast , so big , i love it
Amazing paint!!!!!
Thank you so much 😀
Looks fantastic
Thank you so much!!
Good morning sweetie....another bad windy day in tucson arizona and of course took me under once again... however I Pushed myself to get started on 2 pieces (tv console and coffee table) for a family friend that helps my daughter tremendously...so I'm Painting these for. Housewarming gift for her New place and a warm loving thank you for being such a good friend to my daughter....She's So excited as nobody has ever done something like this for her...which makes this that much more exciting and motivated me to push thru ...this hutch came out Gorgeous...and yes I Love love love the new silk line as this is PERFECT on days where my pain levels are higher and I STILL am Able to do what I Love most ..
Painting Furniture...Keep Blessed my sweet friend....ur awesome 👍🎨🖌️💕🤗
wow, what a lucky family you are so so kind!! I HATE wind, when I lived in Cheyenne the wind was awful, is it really bad there a lot?
@@BellaRenovare in Tucson Arizona the weather Dips drastically one way or the other within minutes it changes.,..and being I have fibromyalgia and rheumatoid and levoscoliosis....the barometric pressure Really Brings pain levels where it totally puts me down...and awww thanks honey...I Try to make sure I pay it forward as much as possible...I just know that I am able to paint or cook to show my love and appreciation to others🤗👍❣️
Putting on the second coat and seeing how well it completely covers is sooooo satisfying! Love it💖💖💖
Right?! Always my favorite part!!!
I’m loving your enthusiasm over painting a big piece like that in one day! Gorgeous job as always!
Thanks so much 😊 I am amused by the smallest things lol 😆
Ok... I have never been able to make myself leave the drawers IN to paint. Explain to me why this is preferred over painting them off of the piece. I still consider myself a beginner (started almost one year ago) and still have LOTS to learn. You are such a fantastic teacher! Thank you!
It’s really just preference I pull them all out and paint the frame and then once that is dried and sealed or whatever I put them in because I like being in front of the piece and visualizing, it’s really up to you there is no right or wrong way
@@BellaRenovare ok! Thanks for that.
One more thing, if I may... I detest using any and all of the clear coats (I use Dixie Belle products) and Gator Hide because I SUCK at applying them to where I think they look nice. I have watched so many videos, and I continue to do, what I feel like is a terrible job with them. I try thin coats, I try mixing some paint color in, I try misting, I try your one direction then long light strokes... why am I so top-coat challenged ?!!!😭
Gosh I wish I had this Dixie Belle Silk paint when I did my kitchen cabinets last summer!!! It would have saved me dayyyyys! I used a Benjamin Moore primer that needed 16 hours to dry and the paint which needed 24 hours!!! So much time. I want to cry seeing this. I am so impressed with the Silk and I cannot wait to try it!!!!
O that sounds like a nightmare!!!! I wish you had it too!!
@@BellaRenovare Yes, I have done that too. I would put all the cabinet doors out in the sunshine to dry and a rain shower would come up and I would have to run get my cabinet doors in before the rain got there.
I love it, it’s beautiful 🥰🥰
Thank you so much 😀
I think this came out BEAUTIFUL. The person who is receiving this must be sooooo happy!!! This was a great tutorial for beginners.
Thank you so much! They LOVEEEE it!!
AMAZING!
Thank you so much!!
Gorgeous 💕 🌻 Love it 🌻💕
Thank you! 😊
Very nice!
Thank you so much Sue!!!
Love that it only took you a day! Can’t wait to try silk!
Hope you like it! Yes so so easy!!! definitely a game changer for one color finishes and furniture makeovers!!
This China cabinet turned out great !! Love the color and how quick and easy it was to paint. I've been wanting to try the Silk paint but have seen where others have had problems. It's great too that there's no need for stain blocker or top coat. It's an all in one paint. Better get some on order. Thanks for a great video !!
If you follow exactly what I tell you, you won’t have problems, people try to go back and get spots they missed and it causes problems I have used silk extensively and I can tell you this with all the love in my heart that when people have problems it’s usually user error or climate (ie painting in direct sunlight or by a direct heat source) I think people don’t realize the paint is the paint, literally the formula doesn’t change what DOES change is the painter, the piece and the environment. You know what I mean? It is sooo easy to use
BOOM! That looks awesome! How easy is that, furniture flipping game changer! Have an awesome day!!
Right?! Easy Peasy Lemon Squeeze!!!! Thanks Jeff!!
@@BellaRenovare Exactly!! You are most welcome my friend!!
Can't wait to get my hands on this paint! Thanks for your knowledge on renovating!
You are so welcome! Can't wait for you to get it :)
Thank you for doing a demo on this paint. Exciting!☺️
You are so welcome ❤️❤️
beautiful!
Thank you!
Absolutely beautiful!! I’d be so nervous though not doing a top coat lol.
It has one built in :) but you CAN topcoat if it makes you feel better ❤️❤️❤️
"All-In-On" = paint AND top coat (sealer) mixed together.
Wow, another stunning piece!! Love this color on it. TFS😊😊
You are so welcome! Thank you so much!!
Love the colour, and the paint just sounds like a dream come true! Beautiful work as always. That piece is totally transformed. The prep sand sponge is what I need 👍 Than you!
Thank you so much 😀
Lovely with a new life for this piece! Can’t wait to use my Silk All in One in the color Conch! 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Have fun I love that color too!!!
i just did a small chest in the conch color. love it. gonna sell it on fb mkplace as a childs dresser for a little girl. im putting gold handles on it. it will be my first flip. and the silk paint is a game changer. never worked with a paint that i liked and was so easy.
Wow I’m so impressed Crys’Dawna! That paint is outstanding. The colors are beautiful too. I love how fast you can get a piece painted. I was wondering if you could do a blended piece with this paint?
I just wanted to mention that I love your intro’s ... you are so adorable and funny 😄
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First of all... that hutch was gorgeous before. BUT OH MY AFTER! There are no words!! The color of the silk paint you chose just amplified it by a million!! It EXTRAORDINARY!! Love the silk paint! Awesome job chic! As always!! ☮️✌🏼
Cant wait to try Silk. It looks fabulous!
It's so good! Thank you so much!!
Turned out great as usual! But you are way too talented to paint in one neutral colour. I love your beautiful colourful work you produce. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge with us.
Thank you so much 😀 So this was a custom, we are military and I wanted to give back to the community so I have been doing a lot of pieces for military families, hence the neutrals lol 😆 😂
Whoa!! I can't believe you did that in one day! Well, I can believe it, but it's pretty incredible. 😃
hahahahaha, I do paint fast but I have had 5 years to practice my efficiency 😂
Beautiful finish. Thank you for the lesson on Silk.
color is so pretty
I can't click PLAY fast enough when I see you've posted a video!!! 💜💙💚🧡
You are amazing Donna!!
Love it! You did it again...I'm inspired by you. Thank you.
You are so welcome! Thank you so much!!
Beautiful!! I can’t wait to try the silk all in one paint❤️
Have fun! You really will love it!
That turned out great. And damn girrrl, the prep work alone would of taken me a whole day, but then again I''m kinda lazy lol.
Hahahab I’m a machine
You and me, both. LOL
It looks great! I love that color! I haven't tried silk yet but I'm definitely going to have to.
You should! It has such a beautiful finish!
Great job...love the silk range...we were so lucky getting it in Australia first!
It's so good!
Stunning as always... I love the easiness of this product.
Thanks so much 😊 yes it really is so so easy!!
Love it!! You always do such wonderful work. Thanks for sharing
nice work
Loved you are amazing, God BLESS you
As usual great job. I bought Wharf in Silk nit used it yet so that was inspirational. So classy to. Once again you cracked it. Thank you 😊 💓
Thank you for vídeo I just got a new silk paint that haven’t used yet🙏🏼❤️
You are going to love it!
Amazing! I love the paint... One day we will be able to get it here. We are still Annie Sloaning, Rustoleum, and a few local brands. Dixiebelle intrigues me. Stay awesome!! 💕
O you are right!! I really wish you could get it too!!
Very good job 👍❤️ my last piece, it's one week, not one day.. 😂 😂 😂
Aaaand my Dixie Belle wish list continues to grow ;)~ Great work, chum!
hahahahaha it's a real problem isn't it lol thanks friend!!
Wow!!
Thank you so much!!
I’ve only painted two items with Dixie Belle paint. The first Piece I used chalk paint, the second I used Dixie Belle “silk” paint. I have to say, I love both paints (both were easy to use), but the silk paint is incredibly easy and the leveling property is just phenomenal. I am 70 so I’m not big on doing “furniture art”. I want a paint I can use quickly and that when I’m done my piece will look good and not scratch easily. I’m not saying I won’t ever use the chalk paint again, but I’m pretty sure this new Silk paint is the way to go for me! However I think both paints have specific uses and people should not confuse Silk paint as a substitute for chalk paint.
you know what there are people who will love chalk people who will love silk and some people who use both, I think silk sounds like it is right up your alley. I agree 100% with what you said they are apples to oranges, that has been really tough to get people to understand, I feel like maybe I should do a ten minute Tuesday on the different TYPES of actual paint (not brands but type)
@@BellaRenovare I just wanted to get back to you and say, I think that’s a great idea! I know there is a lot of confusion even at my local antique mall (where I buy my Dixie Belle paint) about the uses for silk paint. I just don’t understand it if they are Dixie Belle retailers they should understand their product better. Just using the silk paint one time I quickly realized that it was not the same product as chalk paint, this is definitely not a paint to use for “blending”, But some of the dealers are saying you can use it for “everything” you can use chalk paint for but you just don’t have to seal it. I’m afraid if people listen to that advice they’re going to be very disappointed. You definitely do not want to apply silk paint the way you can chalk paint, because it’s going to be a streaky. For me, I just wanted to quickly refurbish a small three drawer dresser for my daughters guest bedroom. I didn’t want to blend or do anything extraordinary with it I just wanted a nice clean coat of paint to give the piece new life, to refurbish the hardware and be done with it. I’m too old to work too long on any project! LOL But for approximately $75 I provided her with a beautiful piece of furniture in the color she wanted and that fits perfectly in her space. You just can’t beat that! I’m sure I could’ve added a molded design before I painted or a transfer design after I painted it but I’m pretty sure once you said that you’ve said it all when it comes to silk paint, but if I am wrong maybe you could correct me? I really don’t think chalk paint is replaceable especially when you are doing more detailed furniture art. Of which I believe you are quite awesome! I just love to see your work. Of course I will never work that hard but I love watching you do it. LOL
Beautiful one again, i have a little larger one waiting for me once i am able to get at it. You made up my mind for me, all in one it is. I will probably try spraying it. Yikes!
oooh yes let me know how it goes!!!!!
What is it about big vs. little pieces? I think we gravitate towards the small ones, thinking we can get them done quickly and then they take forever! Love how you did this in 1 day as I'm working on a dining set right now with a 3 piece breakfront and 6 chairs in Deep Seas and it's gorgeous! (I started painting the fabric seats in Amethyst because I can't resist color and my adult son thinks I'm mad...LOL). Just finished a client's bath we completely rehabbed and used Wharf...so incredible! (However, I did use Slick Stick and Gator Hide on the doors only, just to be really safe and will be interested to see how they hold up). I'm totally in love with Silk, now just have to trust the built in topcoat.
I totally get what you are saying!! I have these two nightstand and I HATE doing them it has taken me weeks to finish them because they are so small and boring lol....what's wrong with me lol 😝 😆
I ❤ your videos……
Wowzers, you did that in one day? In your living room? You keep amazing me, Crys'Dawna. So fast. The paints looks amazing.
Thank you! 😊 Yeah I am like the energizer bunny lol 😆
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I love your videos, so much information given. That looks amazing too!
Do you do any coaching please?
Thank you so much Emma!! I don't have a coaching group or anything, people ask a lot but I am so os busy I wouldn't bet able to devote the time people deserve :)
@@BellaRenovare Aww that’s a shame. Thanks 😊
Hello there. I love this . I did t think I’d like the hardware back on it , but it looks fab . I’m in the UK so desperately hope I can get my hands on some @dixiebelle pain here. I’ve just bought a french display cabinet , it’s coming Tuesday... I’m so stuck on what to do with it. I need you girls advice ahhh . Just love that I’ve found you now , I’m totally addicted to watching the videos . Love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am so glad you found me!!! so DB has tons of retailers in the UK!!! you just have to go to dixiebellepaint.com and find them!!!
let's paint together!!!!!
You’re my favorite 🤩.
Question: prior to delivering do you wait for your pieces to fully cure? Partially? Not at all?
Okay sooooo generally I keep them for up to a week in some cases, but I am very thorough in explaining that it doesn’t cure for 30 days so everything gets wrapped and I also make sure they understand exactly what they can and can’t do. I figure they are adults they can be trusted right? Lol
Btw really liked the tutorial. Thank you.
Love the color! Could you distress it and have it look OK using that paint?
Yes you can! It distressed great, I did it in the video :)
If you don't like the color, can you paint back over it with chalk paint? Also, can you use a mister to make it go on smoother?
I'm laughing at myself as yesterday I said it looked green-card but its gray😅🤣😆 wow thinking i'd feel embarrassed if I knew my piece was dirty, but that cleaner is like magic.😉😜🤪🤣
Don’t be embarrassed honestly we never know how dirty it is if we haven’t cleaned it with a good cleaner prior to putting it in out house. It didn’t even look dirty at all.
Ok really dumb question. What do you do with all of your micro fiber cloths after you use them to clean a piece or when wiping back a paint wash??? Do you wash them in your washing machine or sink? Also, I think I heard that White Lightning shouldn’t be poured down the sink. Is that true? If so, how/where do you dispose of it?
Not a dumb question at all!!! So I only use water based products and most everything is eco friendly so I wash them :) I use my washing machine :)
I was confused by the color, it looked blue, it looked white, it looked grey, while I thought it was a brownish color 🤷🏼♀️
Just a q….
Can you use this paint with a sprayer?
I just prefer to work with a sprayer when it comes to one color on an entire unit
And again a great tutorial video, you always explain so well, thankyou
Yes you can :) you want to dilute it 10%
Also thank you so much :)
Love it! Absolutely gorgeous. One question: how the heck did you lay that monster on its back to paint the feet and the underside?
Hahahah so it breaks apart the top comes off so I just worked on the bottom and laid it on its back, trickery I know
@@BellaRenovare whew! Good to know, I was trying to picture you wrestling that thing down to the ground! LOL
I like how you taped the hinges to the door, great tip. Did you tape off the glass or did you remove it?
It is beautiful you've done great work once again. Love ya girl ❤🇨🇦
Oh and I used your link to eyebuydirect and got 2 pairs for $181, even with progressive lenses. My last pair was over $400 at the optometrist. I can't wait to get them.
you are going to LOVE them they do a great job with glasses :)
I just use a razor to remove paint form the glass :)
Hi there, love the Silk paint. Question what about the top that nobody sees do you still paint that?
If it’s a piece where people can see that top hump I will but generally I just do the very top lip/trim and not the rest I think it’s wasteful ya know?
Oh my goodness Crys’Dawna! This is amazing. Do we need to seal with something where the furniture is distressed? 💕
no ma'am :) the finish under is still there just scuffed if that makes sense?? I never seal the distressed areas because even if it gets a little more distressed its not a big deal, I usually try to only distress in areas that would naturally wear also :)
@@BellaRenovare Okay cool. That makes sense. Thank you!
Love the tips and the educational value if all your videos!. One question... is it a personal preference to not paint the Interior or standard for painted furniture to be stained inside? Other than custom orders of course.
Hi there!! yes so this was a clients so they wanted to keep some wood, honestly for me I let the piece talk to me as wild as that sounds, a mix of wood and paint can be really classy depending on the actual piece :) There is no wrong or right way, some people decoupage the back with patterns and that is really pretty too!!
What about dark waxes, decoupage, stencils, gilding waxes... Can you use any of the fun stuff with the Silk paint?
Yes you sure can!!!! All of those things!!!!
Would this work on particle board bathroom cabinets?
Impressive! Since you don't use water with this paint, can it be blended?
so it CAN be blended but you would use the wetness of the paint if that makes sense? I don't enjoy blending that for what it is worth
@@BellaRenovare Well...since I haven't even tried blending with regular chalk paint, I'll just leave that alone. 🤣 What about using other DB products with it like colored waxes for detail and toning the paint or gilding waxes?
Could you use decals over this paint or no since it has the top coat built in????
Absolutely :) you can put anything on top :)
Hello and happy March... came across your channel from a recommendation and glad I did. Have you ever worked with lacquering a piece of furniture? If so, can you direct to that video... Thanks from SoCal
Hi Gina!! like actual lacquer or just a top coat period?? I am so glad you found me :) I think we have fun here lol
@@BellaRenovare Just a top coat... any information is great!!
I'm eager to try silk. I haven't heard the best reviews from my local distributors. I am really hoping their experiences with it was that they Didn't know how to use it properly or maybe that they used water with it? Anyway, I'm hoping that I like it because I would love to have less steps. I'm hoping it's truly durable without a top coat. I'm going to pick some up tomorrow and paint something
okay so, you know I am a straight shooter, or at least I HOPE you know that. I have extensively used many many brands as well as silk, I was able to use it when they first launched it so I have had it for almost a year. Okay so here is one thing to keep in mind. Mineral paint is not going to be for everyone, just like chalk paints aren't, just like clay based paints aren't. It's not that any one product is bad, unless it truly is bad, but let's say 95/100 people liked a paint but 5 didn't at that point it's one of two things, preference and user error.
These paints are just a bunch of minerals and chemicals or water they don't change. what DOES change is the painter, the surface they are painting on and the way someone paints. Even prep, and whether someone truly adheres to what they need specific to the paint they use. So if someone talks bad about a paint but a majority of people enjoy it at that point you have to ask yourself, is it just because the USER prefers something else or had gotten to really like a different product and the "new" product is just not like the one they have gotten used to?
sorry that was a ramble but I mean this across the board with anything, unless a product truly is just crap or defective I FEEL like too many people speak bad about things as if their opinion is facts when really its just their preference if that makes sense?
so I say all that to say, TRY IT, see if YOU like it, don't let others opinions sway you about something. I LOVE RUNNING many many many many people hate it lol if I listened to the people who hate it and never started I wouldn't have found something I love :)
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I want to see the blooper video of how you got this beast into your room 😂
I have bruises on my legs lol 😂 you fill in the rest hahahahah
What color hair dye do you use? Your hair is 😍
ooooh thank you!! Joico Magenta :)
What protective top coat would you use over Silk paint? I have almost finished painting a French Provincial set in nautical (mostly wood tops) and want to protect the base and drawers (our teenager is very hard on her furniture).
Thank you!!
Do you have to using wax? Can you put transfers on it after paint is totally dry? Can you mix this paint with other paints so you can make your own colors
It has a built in top coat so no need for wax, you can mix it with other silk colors but you don’t want to mix it with any other types or brands because it will break down the resin and acrylic binders and it won’t work as advertised. Transfers go on this paint beautifully :)
@@BellaRenovare Thank you very much!!!!!
Can you still do any metallics and or transfers? Thank you
you sure can!!!
Hi! Great job showing this silk paint. A couple questions: would this be a good choice for kitchen cabinets for durability? Could I use a wax over as just another layer of protection for the kitchen cabinets? My kitchen cabinets are a dark cherry wood......came with the house......have never cared for em......ready for a change.
Thank you for your thoughts.
You sure can I would probably do a coat of one of the clear coats or gator hide vs wax, unless you really like wax but it also has a built in topcoat that cures superrrr hard so you don’t HAVE to topcoat but obviously if you feel more comfortable you can!
Can you layer colors and blend, this silk paints?
On a high traffic piece such as a kitchen table would you still skip the Gator Hide since the silk paint has the top coat built in? Or would you recommend adding the additional top coat such as Gator Hide to frequently touched surfaces? Thanks :-)
Personally I would probably just out an extra topcoat over because honestly you can never be too safe right? :)
Is it possible to blend different colours of silk mineral paint?
yes you can, the thing with blending a mineral paint is that the one time isn't as great and it doesn't;t do well with loads of water so when you do blend you need to use the moisture of the actual paint, more like an artist blend if that makes sense?
@@BellaRenovare so when blending with silk you don’t add water is that what you mean?
Newbie question: how does mineral paint differ from other kinds of paints suitable for furniture?
so one example would be this has acrylic binders and resin for the all in one properties and built in topcoat, chalk like paints don't typically have resin in them, some have acrylic binders, some paint is mineral, some is chalk mineral, some is clay mineral....honestly there are soooo many TYPES of paint really it's the ingredients that separate each into their own category
Hello from Murfreesboro Tennessee, please tell me about how the color is received as far as being able to resell? I love this piece.
Great so the entire silk line is muted pretty neutral and soft I would say really all the colors have done pretty well :)
Beautiful! So do you hold onto your furniture for the 21 to 30 days of cure time. I have always top coated due to not being able to hold onto pieces long enough for them to fully cure.
No this is a custom I explain to the customer about cure time and how to take care do it, I assume them being adults they can be trusted and they sign stuff agreeing to taking it home and taking care of it
@@BellaRenovare so someday please talk about the Care Release. That is brilliant.
Here in Mexico there is not available that kind of paints. Rencently i found a
A mark. But is hard to reach.
oooh no, I wonder if it would be really expensive for someone to ship internationally?
Do you recommend this for kitchen cabinets?
Yes a lot of people have used it in their cabinets :)