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SUPPLIES

• Thrift store ﬁnd - 3 drawer dresser

• Waverly Inspirations - Cashew

• Waverly Inspirations - Ink

• Waverly Inspirations Chalk and Wax Brush Combo

• 12˝ x 12˝ Waverly Inspirations Decor Stencil - Mini Geo

• Waverly Inspirations Stencil Brush Set

• Waverly Inspirations Clear Wax

• Waverly Inspirations

• Refer to page 4 for miscellaneous supplies,

plus screwdriver (used to remove hardware)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Create a smooth painting surface by removing all

drawer hardware using a screwdriver; set aside

hardware until project is complete. Remove drawers

from the chest.

2. Clean surfaces with household glass cleaner to

remove dust, dirt and grease deposits on the surface.

3. Pour a small amount of Waverly Inspirations Chalk –

Cashew into a foam bowl as a palette or load a Waverly

Inspirations Chalk Brush directly from the paint bottle.

4. Apply the paint to the exterior of the chest.

5. Prepare the drawer fronts with an application of

Waverly Inspirations Chalk – Ink; clean chalk brush then

allow surface to dry two hours. (photo 1)

6. When dry, lightly sand smooth using ﬁne grit

sandpaper. Wipe with a tack cloth to remove sanding

dust, then reapply second applications of both Cashew

and Ink. Allow to dry two hours.

7. Working with one drawer front at a time, stencil

Waverly Inspirations Mini Geo design. Begin by

measuring to ﬁnd the center of each drawer front and

mark with a pencil. Position the center of the stencil

directly over the center mark; secure in place with

stencil tape.

8. Using a dry brush technique, load a Waverly Inspirations

Stencil Brush with Cashew by dipping the stencil brush

into a small puddle of Cashew, then ofﬂoad excess

paint onto a paper towel. Begin stenciling using a

circular clockwise/counter-clockwise motion until the

entire design area has been stenciled. (photo 2) Lift to

reveal the design. (photo 3) To complete the stenciled

drawer front design, reposition the stencil to the right of

the center stenciled design, align the stencil, tape in

place, then stencil. Repeat for the left side of the drawer

front. Then complete for each of the drawer fronts until

all have been stenciled. Allow to dry 24 hours.

9. To seal and protect the dresser, apply an even coat of

Waverly Inspirations Clear Wax using the Wax Brush;

allow to dry overnight. Using a soft, lint-free cotton

cloth, buff to desired sheen.

10. Replace drawer hardware. Allow seven days for curing

before using heavily.

TIPS & TRICKS

• When stenciling, it is always best to use the dry

brush technique referring to a stencil brush that

has been loaded with paint and then ofﬂoaded so

the brush bristles are almost dry. Stenciling with a

“too-wet” brush can create paint smudges under

the stencil design.

• Although Waverly Inspirations Chalk dries to the

touch fairly quickly on the project surface, it is

always important to allow thorough dry times

allowing all moisture to evaporate.

• Try something new, create a time worn stenciled

look. After stenciling, sand to distress the project

surface including the drawer front edges creating

the illusion that this project had been artistically

created many years ago.

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Waverly Inspirations Fabric

GEO MODERN DRESSER

by Julie Lewis

The clean straight lines of this three drawer dresser combine well with the modern

graphics of the Waverly Inspirations Mini Geo stencil. Together the straight lines

and modern style stencil create the perfect decorated dresser offering storage with

a stylish design. When using any color combination of Waverly Inspirations Chalk,

easy-to-achieve professional looking results are possible!