Hand Painted Childrens Furniture | Cinderella: We were commissioned to hand paint a Cinderella wardrobe by Mark Wilkinson Furniture. The wardrobe is part of the Cinderella range of furniture for children.

“When Mark Wilkinson turned his attention to designing furniture for children’s bedrooms he reached a conclusion (one of many) that, given the choice, discerning parents would rather buy furniture which displays the indelible charm of imaginative design than the (all too common) kind which relies on surface embellishment. Also, if children are to grow up learning about true values in life then surrounding them with qualities of craftsmanship is desirable provided that durability is foremost in the design concept and the making.” Hand Painted Childrens Furniture

Hand Painted Childrens Furniture

Preparation

We started off by removing any trim that was not going to be painted, the rest was taped to protect it from paint. We filled any holes with two pack wood filler and completely sanded any areas to be painted with Festool dust free sanding system.

Hand Painted Childrens Furniture

Base coats

We used Feeling primer undercoat for our base coats, supplied by Holman paints. We applied the base coats using a lime wood finishing velvet flock roller and Picasso brushes from My Paint Brush, Using the roll-and-tip method.

Hand Painted Childrens Furniture

Applying paint effects

For all the effects on the furniture we used Feeling Paint effects clear and tinted them ourselves. We applied a glaze to the window areas and with a wet cloth wiped areas of colour out then using a hair stippler, stippled the glaze. For the main body of the castle we applied the glaze in a crosshatch pattern and with a wet cloth removed areas of glaze, this was then softened using a hog hair softener. Once dry we applied more glaze to areas we wanted to highlight and hair stippled them. All specialist brushes used were supplied by Bee Gee brushes. Hand Painted Childrens Furniture

Hand Painted Childrens Furniture

For the roof we made a template and stippled a darker glaze. Once the glazes had dried we applied two coats of Kiva Lacquer. Then we applied the final touches.

Hand Painted Childrens Furniture

Hand Painted Childrens Furniture

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Hand Painted Childrens Furniture

The Kevin Mapstone Difference

You may be able to find a decorative painter anywhere in Berkshire or London, so why should you consider us? We have decades of experience and will help you with the difficult decisions involving paint colours and decorative choices. Our aim is to transform the appearance of your furniture based on your vision. Hand Painted Childrens Furniture

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Hand painted bespoke furniture introduces an air of sophistication to any room. Whether you’re remodelling a bedroom or planning a hand painted kitchen, we would be glad to undertake the project for you. We specialise in hand painting high-end kitchens around the world for many discerning clients. Call us on 07785 784708 to discuss your project or schedule a consultation. Hand Painted Childrens Furniture

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Hand Painted Childrens Furniture