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How To Hold Your Ultimate Wax Brush In Your Hand

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Do you use an Ultimate Wax Brush?

Hopefully you said YES since I strongly recommend that you use one. It will help insure that your wax application is applied correctly. CLICK HERE to watch my video on how to properly apply clear wax.

Holding your wax brush properly when applying your wax can make a big difference in regards to how your hand will feel after waxing a dresser or – a whole set of kitchen cabinets. It will also make a difference in your experience using Annie Sloan’s products.

If you are gripping the handle of the wax brush too hard- it will strain the muscles and your hand will cramp up and feel sore afterward or the day after. If this happens to you- you should consider holding your Ultimate Wax Brush the way I suggest which will then make your waxing effortless and easy on your wrist.

First- let me show you how NOT to hold it. (see photo below)

Wrong way to hold Wax Brush

Again, I do NOT recommend holding your wax brush as shown above. When gripping and clenching- it causes strain on your muscles and will tire your hand. Ultimately, causing your hand to cramp.

I suggest to hold your wax brush where the handle naturally rests in the crook between your thumb and index finger like I show in the photo BELOW. Slightly wrap or cup your fingers around the outer edge- and voila…. you are ready to wax & roll!

How to hold a wax brush

Hope this quick tip helps you! I post weekly on Facebook ideas and suggestions. If you would like to be included, click HERE and then LIKE my page so you see my posts in your facebook updates.

Thanks again,
Tricia
The Purple Painted Lady

How much does a Quart of Chalk Paint® cover?

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How far can Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan go?

Generically speaking- a quart of Chalk Paint® will cover 150 square feet. Did you know that is almost twice the amount a quart of Latex covers.

Now depending on the style of your painting, you may even get more surface coverage out of quart. And then on the other hand, you could get less if you are thick painter.

To put this more into perspective versus giving abstract numbers. Today I started to paint a vintage hutch. The hutch is 37” wide and 68” tall. I painted 2 coats of Country Grey on it. (I did not paint the inside- since I plan on painting that in Old White.

Country Gret Hutch POST

I still plan on accenting the hutch with Old Ochre also to highlight the details. And then, clear wax and a little dark wax too.
Country Gret Hutch POST

I opened a brand new quart of Country Grey for this project- and used an inch of the paint to complete the two coats on the hutch. I would estimate this was about 20% of the quart. In comparison- a quart of Chalk Paint® will cover double the amount compared to a quart of latex paint.

I used my Annie Sloan Medium Paint Brush. If you have never used a paint brush by Annie Sloan- you are truly missing out.

Annies Brushes

As I like to share- the brush works like a ball point pen, in that it holds the paint and releases it smoothly. You will quickly realize, that you are spending less time dipping your brush in the quart, and more time painting.

Country Grey Quart blog post

Annie’s brushes come in three sizes: Small, Medium and Large. I feel a bit like Goldie Locks here- but for me, the medium paint brush, is just right! The small paint brush is great for small projects, and the large paint brush would be perfect for a wall project or when you have a large surface area to paint.

If you are ever debating on purchasing a tool and would like to speak with me on if it fits your needs, or to know if it is a necessity or if it is a luxury- just give us a call or shoot us an email! We are here to help you!

Thanks for visiting my website!
Trish ~ The Purple Painted Lady

am so impressed how it holds the paint and

Chalk Paint® Sample Pots- We will see you in September!

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Have you noticed that sample pots of Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan are difficult to find in stock?

Like…anywhere in the US?

That is because the demand for Chalk Paint® has been so incredible- that the manufacturer has had to make some modifications as so to accommodate all of the demand. Because of this- sample pot availability has been pushed out till September. Orders placed including sample pots starting in August will be shipped as a partial- and then the balance (sample pots) will ship as soon as inventory is received- which again- is forecasted for late September.

This is a situation that impacts all stockist in North America and we are working very hard to have these back in stock for you!

We apologize for the inconvenience.

A possible work around you may want to consider is if you have a friend who wants a similar color. Then you can go in on one quart (32 ounces) of Chalk Paint® together versus waiting for a sample pot (4 ounces.) That way- for just about the cost of $18 each– (which is not that much more than the cost of ONE sample pot price) – you are getting the amount of 4 sample pots each. (hope that makes sense to you)

Otherwise- when it comes to Sample Pots- we will see you in September. (now doesn’t that make you think of THIS song?)

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The Purple Painted Lady Barn Sale & Junk Jubilee – Chicken Dinner Pre-Sale!

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Ahh- I can smell the barbeque just thinking about it while I write this post!

Are you coming to our fantastic Barn Sale & Junk Jubilee happening on Saturday, September 21st, 2013? With OVER 80 unique artisans- this is a show you will not want to miss. So, I hope your answer was yes!

At the sale we will be barbequing half chickens on the grill. You know the chicken barbeques that smell fantastic and as soon as you get a whiff of them- you must have one?!

Click HERE to pre-purchase your dinner!


Zion church

The half chicken dinner will be served with salt potatoes, coleslaw, baked beans and a roll – ALL FOR ONLY $10!

The Palmyra Zion church is sponsoring this delectable offering – and the funds will go to support a great group of kids in their youth group! Fill your belly while doing something great to help kids become wonderful adults!

Chicken dinners MUST be picked up by 3pm on September 21st at The Purple Painted Lady Barn Sale & Junk Jubilee.

These always sell out- so please consider pre-purchasing one, two or three. Otherwise you may be disappointed the day of the event!

Click HERE to pre-purchase your dinner!

I am getting so excited with all that we will have available for you on September 21st! The show will go from 10am till 5pm.

This special one day event is held at our home which is on 17 acres. This year we have added a Farmer’s Market section – so besides the hand picked incredible artists- we will also have wineries, bakers, cheese makers and farmers too!>br>

Our goal- is to make the day unlike anything you will experience in Upstate NY!

We invite you to bring some lawn chairs and relax on the front lawn and listen to the tunes of our classic rock band that plays from start to finish. I guarantee you 100% – you will have a great time!

There is a $1 entrance fee from guests and that money will be contributed to the featured charity of our choice for this year’s sale- which is Cracker Box Palace ~ a registered non-profit farm haven in Alton, NY. It is a unique place in Wayne County where farm animals of every kind come to recover from illness, neglect or abuse. Some of our residents come here due to family deaths, or because their owners can no longer give them the care they need. All animals are taught that they still have friends and all people are not bad.

Thanks and hope to see you there!

BARN SALE FLYER 2013 3rd annual

My Summer “A” Team

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Have you met Ellen & Adrienne?
Adrienne ellen

You probably have received a hand written note from them if you have ordered product through The Purple Painted Lady or have met them if you stopped in my Macedon location.

Well, these 2 are my awesome and cute summer crew.

I will be away from my shop this week. I am off to get inspired and recharged! Thankfully, I can leave my shop knowing all will be taken care of and that Ellen and Adrienne will take wonderful care of you. Both are very knowledgeable, and will be shipping your paint orders the same day as they are placed.

Adrienne has helped me on kitchen cabinet painting jobs, and knows what it is like to paint and wax 40 cabinet doors in one week. Ellen, a sign language college graduate is extremely sweet and also- very helpful and knowledgeable.

Feel free to continue to email us at thepurplepaintedlady@gmail.com or call us at 585.750.6056 when needed- because they have my back and I trust them to provide the best level of customer service to you. (and if you know me, being the “A” type personality that I am- that says a lot about the quality of these young women!)

Have a great week ladies being in charge of The Purple Painted Lady!