How to create rough luxe wall with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan

Learn from Annie Sloan how to create this Rough Luxe (rough and luxurious!) wall using Chalk Paint and a little gold leaf. The perfect Venetian Plaster imitation, evocative of walls from palaces in Sweden to Mexico, but ideal for any space in your home. Channel this rustic technique in neutral colours for a classic look, or branch out in brighter hues for a modern take.

For this project you will need:
1x Chalk Paint in Old White
1x Chalk Paint in Original
1x Chalk Paint in French Linen
1x Chalk Paint in Duck Egg Blue
1x Chalk Paint in Country Grey
1x Gold Size
1x Loose Imitation Gold Leaf
1x MixMat
Chalk Paint Brushes
Detail Brushes
Water
Cardboard

In this new series, Annie displays the techniques she'd loved for years never before seen on video. She's going to be teaching you various techniques, from fabric to furniture, with tips, history and the heritage of her paint and products. Follow along on YouTube or Annie's personal Instagram, @AnnieSloanstagram.

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Book References
Annie Sloan Paints Everything: https://www.anniesloan.com/product/bo...

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - You will need
02:43 - Applying the first layer: your darker tone
04:44 - Applying the second and third layers: your mid tones
08:53 - Applying the fourth and fifth layers: your light tones
11:23 - An alternative method of applying paint with a MixMat
15:10 - Introduction to gilding
16:56 - Applying Gold Size
19:18 - Applying Loose Gold Leaf
22:51 - How to seal
23:52 - Outro