User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Lightly sand the entire unfinished wood rocking
chair to smoothly even out any rough areas as
well as open the pores of the wood. Wipe to
remove sanding dust with a tack cloth.
2. Pour a small amount of Waverly Inspirations
Chalk - Rhubarb into a foam bowl as a palette or
load a Waverly Inspirations Chalk Brush directly
from the paint bottle.
3. Apply the paint directly to the entire surface of the
rocking chair being careful to cover all sides of the
spindles as well as between each slat on the seat.
(photo 1) Clean the chalk brush with soap and water
then allow both the brush and the painted chair to
thoroughly dry approximately two hours.
4. If needed, lightly sand to smooth out any rough
areas, then reapply a second coat of Rhubarb.
Allow to dry for 24 hours before sealing.
5. To seal and protect, apply Waverly Inspirations
White Wax using a Wax Brush. Working a small
section at a time, brush on the White Wax
making sure to cover all areas including the
dimensional groves. (photo 2) While White Wax is
still wet, lightly wipe over the surface with a soft,
lint-free white cotton cloth to remove excess wax
allowing some wax to stay in the grooves or
dimensional curves. Clean the wax brush, then
allow waxed surface 24 hours to dry.
6. Next, using a soft, lint-free cotton cloth, buff the
entire waxed surface to desired sheen. The
longer the surface is buffed, the higher the sheen.
7. Allow waxed rocking chair to cure seven days.
SUPPLIES
• Unfinished wood spindle back rocking chair
• Waverly Inspirations Chalk - Rhubarb
• Waverly Inspirations Chalk and Wax Brush Combo
• Waverly Inspirations White Wax
• Refer to page 4 for miscellaneous supplies
TIPS & TRICKS
• Simply by changing the color of this rocking
chair, the entire feel or vibe can change from
a feminine cottage feel to a nautical or beachy
theme using Waverly Inspirations Chalk –
Ocean! With the variety of Waverly Inspiration
Chalk colors, the sky is the limit.
• When protecting a finished furniture piece with
colored wax such as White Wax or Antique
Wax, a beginner may find it easier to apply a
layer of Clear Wax and buff well before
applying colored wax. The layer of Clear Wax
will seal the surface and allow additional time
to move the colored wax about or settle into
surface grooves.
• If repurposing a thrift store find, be sure to
clean the rocker’s surface well to remove dirt,
dust and grease deposits before painting.
• Sew a comfy seat cushion or soft pillow using
Waverly Inspirations fabrics to embellish and
finish this sweet spindle back rocker.
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Waverly Inspirations Fabric
COTTAGE ROCKING CHAIR
by Julie Lewis
Creating a soft, cottage vignette in your home has never been easier. Waverly
Inspirations Chalk with its heavily pigmented formula, provides this wood
rocker a beautiful matte chalk finish. When enhanced with White Wax, not
only seals and protects; it also offers a soft, feminine cottage feel that can be
created in a day or two!