Footstool makeover [DIY] with chalk based paint

 

 

It was a footstool kind of day at the thrift store. It looks like tape on the leather but it is really where the masking tape price tag was.  This one was $2. It was a pickle color. 😕

 

 

 

 

Now look on the right side and notice I replaced the missing piece with a spindle.  I had a square piece and in fact, had one cut to fit.  But I like a bit of surprise, unique character…and spindles.  All the joints got a dollop of glue and clamp to hold things tight.

 

While the glue dried, I tapped in a few more tacks to hold the leather in a couple of places.

 

 

After the glue dried, the wood got a light sanding.  Then I rubbed in some of my homemade wax for chalk-based paint.  Say that three times!!!

Would you believe, I’m almost done…and it’s still pickle color!

 

 

A quick coat of medium gray chalk-based paint.  I made sure the paint went into the grooves of the leather.

 

 

Sitting on our dining room table drying because that seemed to be a good place to dry.

 

 

I apply my homemade clear wax for chalk-based paint with my favorite wax brush in circles.  Above the bottom is shiny from the wax.

A light buffing with a soft cloth and done!

 

 

My favorite part…the spindle!

 

 

Emily’s favorite part…the beeswax!  She kept licking the footstool.