User Manual

SUPPLIES
• Thrift store find – Duncan Phyfe chest of drawers
• Waverly Inspirations Super Premium – Crimson
• Waverly Inspirations Super Premium – Pumpkin
• Waverly Inspirations Basecoating Brush
• Waverly Inspirations Fabric – (amount to be
determined by width of dresser and length of desired
dresser scarf)
• Refer to page 4 for miscellaneous supplies, plus
screwdriver (used to remove hardware), fabric scissors,
iron, sewing machine and thread
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Using a screwdriver, remove all drawer pull
hardware creating a smooth surface for painting.
Set hardware aside until all painting is completed.
Remove drawers from chest to paint separately.
2. Clean the previously finished surface with household
glass cleaner to remove dust, dirt and grease deposits.
3. Pour a small amount of Waverly Inspirations
Super Premium – Crimson into a foam bowl as
a palette or simply load a Waverly Inspirations
Basecoating Brush directly from the paint bottle.
4. Brush Crimson onto the entire exterior of the chest
except for the horizontal routed edges above and
below each drawer opening on the front of the chest.
(photo 1) Apply a coat of Crimson to the drawer fronts
as well. Be sure to clean the basecoating brush with
soap and water.Allow the Crimson painted areas to
thoroughly dry, approximately one hour.
5. As a bright accent, paint the remaining horizontal
routed edges Pumpkin. Allow to dry one hour.
6. If needed, lightly sand to smooth out any rough
areas, then reapply additional coats of both
Crimson and Pumpkin until opaque coverage is
achieved. (photo 2) Be sure to allow ample dry time
between applications of color.
7. Replace all drawers and add drawer pull hardware.
WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS FABRIC
DRESSER SCARF by Karen Reif
1. Cut two sections of Waverly Inspirations fabric
2˝ larger than both the desired width and length
of the dresser scarf.
2. Place right sides of the fabric together; then pin
in place on all sides.
3. Sew both pieces together using a
1
/2˝ seam
allowance on all sides being sure to leave an
opening on one short side for turning the dresser
scarf right side out. Clip all four corners, then turn
the dresser scarf inside out. Stitch opening
closed and press flat removing wrinkles and
pressing seams.
TIPS & TRICKS
• If you are unsteady with your paint application
techniques, a simple trick to follow when
painting two colors side by side is to use
painter’s tape. Simply tape along the desired
edge, paint one color allow it to thoroughly
dry – perhaps overnight, then carefully tape
over it to paint the second color.
• Allow ample time for the paint to cure before
using the sewn dresser scarf and decorating
the top of the chest of drawers.
• No need to use a foam bowl palette when
painting from an 8 fl. oz. bottle of Waverly
Inspirations Super Premium paint. A brush
can be loaded directly from the paint bottle
wide mouth.
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Waverly Inspirations Fabric
BRIGHT AND BOLD DRESSER
by Plaid Design Inspiration Team
When decorating a room, it’s nice to add an element of surprise or a bright pop of
color. This thrift store find, an old Duncan Phyfe chest of drawers, provides that surprise
element: that bright pop of color when refurbished with Waverly Inspirations Super
Premium Acrylic Paints! Don’t you love how the paint colors coordinate so well with the
chosen Waverly Inspirations fabric sewn dresser scarf? The easy-to-follow instructions
below will help you recreate an accent pop of color in your home!