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Annie Sloan Graphite Chalk Paint

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Graphite
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Graphite

What would we do without Annie Sloan Graphite Chalok Paint ? A great paint to make a blackboard with.In fact you can use all of them to that.Blackboards do not necessarily have to be black!!
Graphite is a soft black made with purplish blues and brown and is not completely black. But when waxed it becomes a beautiful black like dark slate.
You can make a warm sophisticated grey called UFFIZI, which was named after the Florentine art gallery, by adding 3 parts of Old White to 1 part of Graphite.
Alternatively add equal parts of Graphite and Old White to make a really elegant charcoal grey that is reminiscent of a Saville Row suit.

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Graphite
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Graphite

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Annie Sloan French Linen Chalk Paint

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - French Linen
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – French Linen

Annie Sloan French Linen Chalk Paint is a very popular colour.It is a cool neutral khaki grey inspired by bleached deep neutral of old pieces of French and Italian furniture. It works beautifully with golds and a range of rich and bright colours such as Emile and Emperor’s Silk.
We use this colour with great effect using it on top of old white or reversing the colour way.

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - French Linen
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – French Linen

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Annie Sloan Florence Chalk Paint

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - Florence
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – Florence

Anniçe Sloan Florence chalk paint is a colour that was originally called Persian Green but has recently been relaunched as Florence.You know as soon as you open the tin and dip your brush in that this colour is something really special.
It is inspired by the colours of the copper green mineral and semi-precious stone, malachite,from the same family of stones as azurite and turquoise. In the 17th and 18th century it was used as a colour made with verdigris but as it is a very fugitive colour turning black with time so we are not aware of how it was used on woodwork in many houses. It is a classical colour which can be found in classic Italian furniture.

When I opened a tin my first thought was Oh Yes! What a wonderful colour. Now all I need to something to paint it on!! And I wasn’t content till I found something. It goes really well when used over the top of Barcelona Orange. The two colours compliment each other really well. Try using it with something gold. Wax or gold leaf – the effect is stunning.

colour progression using Florence
colour progression using Florence

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Annie Sloan English Yellow Chalk Paint

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Deux Sevres English Yellow
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – English Yellow

Annie Sloan English Yellow Chalk Paint is a clean yellow which was particularly popular in English 18th Century decoration and is inspired by hand painted Chinese wallpaper and the development of Chrome Yellow pigment. It was the first non earthy yellow and a first would be very expensive. In the 1950s this yellow became popular as a strong primrose. It can be mixed with Antibes Green to make lime green. It is a must for any chalk painter’s palette.

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Deux Sevres - English Yellow
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – English Yellow

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Annie Sloan Emperor’s Silk Chalk Paint

annie sloan chalk paint deux sevres emporer's silk
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – Emperor’s Silk

Annie Sloan Emporer’s Silk is a bright pure red similar to the red silk lining of a jacket. We love it and it is great to put in an interior of a cupboard or a drawer.Even better when it has dark wax added to it. It is named after the red of China.

It is also possible to add old white to this to create a wonderful rose-pink.
A wonderful colour to use as a base coat colour but even more impressive on its own.The picture above is a piece we did a while ago which had dark wax applied directly to it. (rules are breaking!!). If you are in the Deux Sevres why not pop in and see us. Please note that we are very close to the Vienne and Charente borders so you have no excuse.

annie sloan chalk paint emperor's silk
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – Emperor’s silk

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Annie Sloan Emile Chalk Paint

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint deux sevres  - Emile
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – Emile

Annie Sloan Emile is a warm soft aubergine colour with pink red undertones giving a rich complexity that makes beautiful sophisticated lilac tones when Old White is added. It is a colour that adds a contemporary facet to the palette being a colour used by the Charleston artists as well as a colour used by Robert Adam in the 18th century after visiting Pompeii.
So there you have it.That’s what Annie says.We say “It’s lovely!” and why not.We have made use of it with all sorts of different pieces.From signs to furniture.Goes well with Paloma and Henrietta.Don’t just take my word for it, try it.

annie sloan chalk paint deux sevres - emile
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – Emile

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Annie Sloan Duck Egg Blue Chalk Paint

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint  Deux Sevres - Duck Egg Blue
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – Duck Egg Blue

Annie Sloan Duck Egg Blue Chalk Paint is one of our personal favourite colours. It is a greenish soft blue reminiscent of Rococo French and Swedish interiors. It looks wonderful and fresh with Old White or even better over Cream. You could even try using it over Chateau Grey and Aubusson Blue.To make a colour seen in the best old English country houses add 4 parts of Old White to 1 part of Duck Egg.

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - Deux Sevres - Duck Egg Blue
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – Duck Egg Blue

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Annie Sloan Cream Chalk Paint

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - deux sevres - Cream
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – Cream

Annie Sloan Cream chalk paint is a soft, pale, warm and creamy yellow which is the colour of clotted cream.
Personally I prefer the look of cream under Paris Grey. Or of course you can use it on its own.
This cabinet above had a wash of Burgundy applied as a first coat.
Here it is under Paris Grey.

Annie Sloan Cream over Paris Grey.
Annie Sloan Cream over Paris Grey.

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Annie Sloan Country Grey Chalk Paint

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint  Deux Sevres - Country Grey
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – Country Grey

Annie Sloan country grey chalk paint is a putty colour using greenish raw umber.It is actually a really useful colour. It is terrific on its own or combined with old white. If distressing try it as a top coat with Cream or Scandinavian Pink underneath. It is generally seen as a more rustic colour which is particularly good for a country look rather than using château grey
Another way to use it is to mix it into another colour such as Château Grey or Duck Egg Blue to make them seem paler and knocked back.

Annie Sloan Chalk  Deux Sevres - Country Grey
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – Country Grey

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Annie Sloan Coco Chalk Paint

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - Deux Sevres  - Coco
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – Coco

Annie Sloan Coco Chalk Paint.
Move over Horlicks here is the true king ! Welcome Coco.A really rich and sumptuous colour. It really is a warm grayed brown, a colour traditionally found on old French woodwork. It works well with Duck Egg Blue or even Louis Blue.It really is a very under rated colour. We need to see more of it ! Try using it as an alternative to French Linen.

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - Deux Sevres - Coco
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – Coco

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