I have my final layout for furnishings figured out, and I need a desk! I’m working with a House of Miniatures Chippendale Desk kit.
I built the desk without modification and painted it black to start. I sanded the finish smooth and then planned to add two coats of a lighter color, sanding to pull the black through in areas. But, now I’m torn. I love the distressed finish!
I could seal it as is to deepen the black and preserve the rustic look.
I left it for awhile and decided to keep it. A miniaturist on the Greenleaf forum suggested a stain to deepen the look, so I added a brown-black wash to tone down the lightness of the exposed wood. I then sealed the piece with Delta Ceramcoat Satin Varnish.
The drawer pulls are by Dijon Limited, and the knob is brass painted with Liquitex Iridescent Bronze.
The clock is from Manor House Minis, the star charts are from L Delaney, and the magnifying glass is a jewelry finding. I made the books.
Yep, I love it! :D
