Mellow Yellow

This is a nightstand I bought at the Good Will in Fountain Hills (seriously one of the greatest Good Wills ever!) It was a whopping $4 after my 20% off coupon. It had so much potential.


I have really been wanting to try this glaze technique that I saw HERE

http://www.allthingsthrifty.com/2010/01/yellow-furniture.html

I was really scared and nervous to try it I didn't think I had the talent. This night stand had just enough detail that I figured that it wouldn't hurt to try so here is how it went......

I had to Sand it first and let me tell you why. Do you remember in the 80's how the splattered pain look was totally cool. I guess this piece was from the 80's. Beneath the gold layer was a red layer and then blue, green, and yellow splatter! CRAZY. And all of the splatter was textured- thus the need for sanding.

Then I primed it. I tried the spray can primer first, but I am not such a huge fan. I had some laying around from back when we bought the house so used that. It took 3 layers to cover up was left of the splatter paint.


And I decided to venture out of my red and black comfort zone and go bold!!! Sunshine yellow:) Isn't it pretty:)


Then the glaze....




It was missing a knob, so I found some basic ones at Target. A 10 pack. They were oil-rubbed bronze, but I figured they could be come very versatile with a little paint. They worked out just perfect. And here is the finished product.....




And on my side note, I absolutely LOVE it:) I am so excited about this new technique and look. I can't wait to make a red one for my guest room. Also, since I don't have much yellow in my house I am selling this nightstand. If you are interested let me know....