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Many people wodnder why all my paints and brushes used for Ghost Furniture come from France. The reason is - their brushes can be shaken dry and used again straight after washing and their paints for wood and metal are completely matt, no sheen at all. I can get neither in the UK.
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Today was my day to visit the paint suppliers and I always enjoy it. Choosing new colours and stocking up on more brushes,
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Here's my stash of brushes purchased today.
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Shame my little French granddaughter Tiana didn't get the same buzz.
2 comments:
so funny. you go to france to get your matte paints, and i come to england to get my high gloss paints. have you tried the annie sloan chalk paint? very matte.
xo
I have tried Annie Sloan once. They are ok for shabby chic but my paint finishes are solid matte and it took about 5 coats to get the same effect as i get with my French paints.
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