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  • čas přidán 16. 08. 2024
  • Learn How To Use White Wax For A Whitewashed Effect.
    Are you curious how to use white wax on furniture?? Look no further!!! We will go over blending and using white wax to add depth and dimension to your furniture!!
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Komentáře • 203

  • @lynnburden5596
    @lynnburden5596 Před 2 lety +2

    Lynn: Your work is really so beautiful. I want to see more. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @K4katwc
    @K4katwc Před 3 lety +4

    I respect the way you give each project your entire self. You never "halfway" anything! That's the mark of a true professional. You are mature enough to give every piece your whole attention and talented enough to allow yourself and all your playfulness with color and texture to elevate each piece from what could be an ordinary painted piece of furniture to stunning pieces of art that will become heirlooms in people's homes for generations!

  • @prudydiem5601
    @prudydiem5601 Před 3 lety +3

    Don't remember seeing anybody use white wax instead of the usual whitewash. Brilliant! One and done.

  • @andie9691
    @andie9691 Před 3 lety +15

    Love how you share your knowledge. Thank u for helping me learn. I paint furniture also from home. Have been an at home mom to 2 daughters 9 and 2 year old for 2 years. Since the world has been in chaos I have been keeping myself sane by watching your videos and my furniture creativity. So thank u.

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety +1

      You are so welcome! I have a 4 and 8 year old so I completely understand!! I am so glad I could help keep you sane!! This year has certainly been a wild ride!

  • @jodilynn4347
    @jodilynn4347 Před 3 lety +5

    YOUR BIGGEST FAN!!! oh i forgot the other thing...lol #2 my hubby laughs at me and gives me hell all the time cause he works 3rd shift and he comes home and go's to bed as i get up and go out side to paint.... he yells out side the bedroom window....... SHUT UP ALREADY WOMAn !!! he says i know i know...... put color here.. do circles , go vertical , go to the side, go across, side to side, circles again, go vertical ....(( he can here me talking to my self in the drive way as i try to blend )) I yell at him and say... go to sleep jerk face in channeling CrysDawna !!!!

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety

      hahhahahahahaha I am dying, I can just picture this...tell him we have a method!!! hahahahah

  • @kimberlyakers5923
    @kimberlyakers5923 Před 3 lety +3

    you truly are a furniture artist. lovely piece.

  • @Selenaluna-qc5jn
    @Selenaluna-qc5jn Před 3 lety +3

    Every piece of furniture you touch becomes a little master piece. No matter how simple or sophisticated it is, it always turns out gorgeous. I wish I was so talented!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @mariadeblassie8199
    @mariadeblassie8199 Před 3 lety +3

    I had never thought you would go for such dark colors, but it’s amazing the difference white wax does, it softens the look so much! As always, such great work!

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety

      Thank you Maria ❤️❤️
      you are right I am not big into dark colors but a lot of pieces I do are customs so I make the best of it lol

  • @robertawills7219
    @robertawills7219 Před 3 lety +1

    I was taught to sand with the grain, yet have seen many videos where people have been using circular sanders. I think I have very sander but a circular sander. As well as sounding Canadian, you also sound like a teacher. Fascinating video, really appreciated the tips on shading etc

  • @genna2586
    @genna2586 Před 3 lety +2

    Very cool. Results are perfect. Grey and white adds a classic touch and the blending is flawless.

  • @theresedignard4267
    @theresedignard4267 Před 3 lety +2

    What a charming little piece. Looking over your shoulder it seemed much better. Mind gymnastics that it was small. Love it.
    Your projects are inspiring. I have three projects under way. I wonder if…….
    I wish I could go back in time with this knowledge so I could have done this too when I was on active duty.
    Admire your “eye”.
    Real furniture is a given over in Europe. Great work for your travels. Wise woman indeed! You go woman!

  • @peggytravels793
    @peggytravels793 Před 3 lety +3

    Hi, Lady....been busy having my sister living with me for 6 months while her condo is being gutted and put back together. We bought several pieces from thrift shops or on Market Place. All the big items have been selected: couch, flooring, kitchen & bathroom cabinets, curtains, a table & 4 chairs, wall artwork, side table, lamp and the wall paint.

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety +1

      oooo what a lucky sister!!!! I bet you are having a blast creating!!!

  • @teresacathey8189
    @teresacathey8189 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Cry’s Dawna. I always try to watch you blend, because that is what I am trying to learn. I ‘ll feel much better when I get it down. You blend very nicely.

  • @FMarsh-ns3jh
    @FMarsh-ns3jh Před rokem +1

    thank you taking the fear out of blending colors and using the wax

  • @gtiernan1
    @gtiernan1 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow. What a transformation!! So deliciously beautiful!

  • @funheartl1567
    @funheartl1567 Před 2 lety +1

    This piece of furniture is stunning!

  • @chasmit2033
    @chasmit2033 Před 3 lety +5

    Ive been humming and hawing about what to do with my next project. Now I know, Thank you so much. Love your tutorials.

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety

      You are so welcome!! I am excited for you!!!! it's going to look great!

  • @Thatsinteresting363
    @Thatsinteresting363 Před 3 lety +3

    Forget how gorgeous the piece is, look at your glasses!! You are so cool💜💙💚

  • @laraconry1651
    @laraconry1651 Před rokem +1

    Wow! Thanks for the great video! Your pieces are so beautiful and your instructions so clear. I appreciate you sharing your passion!!! I will keep watching and learning. 🙂

  • @rachael5618
    @rachael5618 Před 2 lety +1

    I love love love this! I love watching you you have a easy laid back style ❤

  • @trishwilson7517
    @trishwilson7517 Před 3 lety +12

    I appreciate how well you describe the process, Crys'Dawn. It's very helpful, thank you!

  • @kristinkavanaugh8630
    @kristinkavanaugh8630 Před 3 lety +3

    Blended great. Gorgeous piece. This video will help me blend my table that I just did. I thought I had to use glaze to blend, but now I see that I don’t😊. Thank you!

  • @stephaniedietz4961
    @stephaniedietz4961 Před 3 lety +1

    im loving your channel. especially b/c i do this for fun at home & it gives me ideas to tweek my apartment in other areas as well. It's different being American in Austria & since you're in Germany, im sure you get it, that you have to get creative b/c OBI is nothinggggg compared to a home depot:))..the EU is 25yrs behind us...i always say if we had a target and wholefoods, & home depot, we'd be great!

  • @agathachristieenglanduk1125

    Greetings from Greece! 🇬🇷❤

  •  Před 3 lety +2

    So good. It looks so good.
    Love from Korea 🌹

  • @chertp28
    @chertp28 Před 2 lety +1

    I geel like I’m watching Bob Ross work his magic!!! 💛💛

  • @mariouchegagnon2436
    @mariouchegagnon2436 Před 3 lety +1

    Que tu es généreuse dans les descriptions de ton travail...wow..merciiiiii!! Tu fais de très belles choses!! :-)

  • @stephaniepittard9943
    @stephaniepittard9943 Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely gorgeous work. You are so talented!

  • @lomelinde
    @lomelinde Před 3 lety +2

    I used to cringe when I thought about covering wood with paint but that was before I discovered your work... You have exquisite tast and I thank you for your relaxing and satisfying videos!

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much, I really try to give each piece my whole heart and I don’t like to just slap paint on them

  • @129tiny
    @129tiny Před 3 lety +2

    Love your T-Spring Bella Renova branded stuff! Once I can stop buying paint I'm going to buy something. You're the best teacher, thanks as always. Have a great weekend.

  • @josecloete3740
    @josecloete3740 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you - you are a born artist but also a born teacher. The piece looks great.

  • @alicianicole1986
    @alicianicole1986 Před 8 měsíci

    I really love the way you teach this to us... In fact out of all the videos I've watched to learn this particular way of painting, I personally like and understand you the most, and so I just wanted to tell you that as well as thank you.

  • @lc-bb6bd
    @lc-bb6bd Před 3 lety +2

    Love your talent. I wish I could paint like that. Blending paint colors is so beautiful. I need to practice

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much 😀 Practice and you can totally do it I KNOW it!!

  • @annmccue4431
    @annmccue4431 Před 3 lety +1

    It’s so enjoyable watching you create with your artistic talent 😊

  • @cherylatkinson9083
    @cherylatkinson9083 Před 2 lety +1

    Great blending tutorial!!! Thank you

  • @judywilliamson2068
    @judywilliamson2068 Před 3 lety +1

    I have that exact piece! I bought it at an auction of European antiques. I want to use it as a nightstand. I’m so excited, you gave me all the information I need to make it beautiful. I love your creativity! You did the top exactly the way I wanted to do my top but just couldn’t figure out how. Thank you☺️

  • @luv2cre84
    @luv2cre84 Před 3 lety +4

    Love your blending technique! You’re an excellent teacher and do a great job of explaining as you go along! Thank you so much for your willingness to share your creativity and techniques with us!!🙏🏻❤️

  • @leslie-reagan5219
    @leslie-reagan5219 Před 3 lety +3

    I was painting along with you on a practice door...this was really helpful!

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety

      That's awesome! I am so glad it was helpful :)

  • @beckytaylor4318
    @beckytaylor4318 Před 3 lety +2

    Another beautiful piece love it !

  • @vanessarolph3532
    @vanessarolph3532 Před 3 lety +1

    Looks beautiful and shows the detailing perectly

  • @kerrieshannon8650
    @kerrieshannon8650 Před 3 lety +2

    Yay... You loaded it up...
    So amazing.. Thanks again..
    I've been struggling with white wax on raw wood.. Now I know I Havnt put near enough on that's why it always looks streaky!!! 😉 😉

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety +1

      I slather that stuff on lol, you just need to use some good elbow grease to wipe that excess off!!! You totally have this now!!

  • @marilynseevers8806
    @marilynseevers8806 Před 3 lety +1

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this! You are AMAZING!

  • @tinadogmom8586
    @tinadogmom8586 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow I stumbled across this video and love it. You are so incredibly good and MOST helpful! BIG THANK YOU! ♥️

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety

      You are so welcome! And thank you sooooo much for being here ❤️❤️

  • @mandygoodworth9609
    @mandygoodworth9609 Před 3 lety +2

    You are such a great teacher! I love how you take your time and show the technique. ❤️

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much! I really enjoy teaching ❤️❤️

  • @HammonsNest
    @HammonsNest Před 3 lety +1

    Love this Crys'Dawna! Great video & teaching!! :)

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety

      ooo thank you my sweet friend, love seeing your face pop up on here ❤️❤️

  • @kristineobrien8878
    @kristineobrien8878 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for showing me the white wax!

  • @vickijackson9115
    @vickijackson9115 Před 2 lety +1

    Love your work. Very pretty piece.

  • @cherryfowler6188
    @cherryfowler6188 Před 3 lety +3

    Looks beautiful! Love the depth and the simplicity ❤

  • @gloriafields4328
    @gloriafields4328 Před 3 lety +2

    Love this neutral piece. I have some of the gemstone mousse and love it. Never thought about using white wax for a whitewashed effect. That's a great idea. Thanks again for another great video.

  • @rainbowzappa1440
    @rainbowzappa1440 Před 3 lety +2

    Your pieces are gorgeous!

  • @lourdesa6774
    @lourdesa6774 Před 3 lety +2

    oh it's beautiful! You are such a great teacher - love all the details you explain. So so helpful! Thank you

  • @idavangrinsven1115
    @idavangrinsven1115 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you, I’m going to try this process when I’m ready on my hutch.

  • @mariadeblassie8199
    @mariadeblassie8199 Před 3 lety +1

    Oh! And I can’t wait for the mousses either!!

  • @armzforte23
    @armzforte23 Před 3 lety +2

    You are an artist.

  • @JoeyJr702
    @JoeyJr702 Před 3 lety +1

    Love it. Thanks for sharing your ideas!

  • @natitrevino690
    @natitrevino690 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much for the details of all you used and did to this piece... another beautiful one ❤

  • @michellefalzon2506
    @michellefalzon2506 Před 3 lety +2

    I enjoyed watching your very well explained tutorial thankyou and it turned out beautifully. Well done ❤

  • @yure2540
    @yure2540 Před rokem +1

    That is an amazing technique
    You are awesome

  • @ambermoy8147
    @ambermoy8147 Před 3 lety +2

    Hey girl 😊 Great video! What brush are you using to apply your white wax to the top of your piece?!

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety

      hey girl just an old wax brush I had, you can use any wax brush :)

  • @cherylmoss3632
    @cherylmoss3632 Před 3 lety +1

    So well explained and easy

  • @CorinneCHARLESCOSTE
    @CorinneCHARLESCOSTE Před 3 lety +2

    Great video, as always! Very good and useful explanations, thank you

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so very much, I am glad you like them!

  • @veronicamedero6928
    @veronicamedero6928 Před 3 lety +2

    Hermoso! Gracias por compartir tu conocimiento!!!🥰

  • @jessiepapabear4272
    @jessiepapabear4272 Před 3 lety +1

    Love it. The top is amazing... I am so useing that idea on hallway table...thanks

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety

      You are so welcome! I have done it with other colored wax also!! looks cool with black :)

  • @wendyk007
    @wendyk007 Před 3 lety +2

    Love, love your videos! Thanks so much

  • @bellstar8473
    @bellstar8473 Před rokem

    You’re a good teacher.

  • @jeaninehedgepeth7032
    @jeaninehedgepeth7032 Před 3 lety +1

    So Beautiful! I love those colors together. Did you apply clear wax before the white wax?

  • @mastiffmom2592
    @mastiffmom2592 Před 3 lety

    That came out so pretty. You make it look SO much easier than it is! One of these days, one of these days. 🤞🏼💕

  • @michaelbass2185
    @michaelbass2185 Před 3 lety +2

    Fantastic! I was curious about white wax and you did a great job demonstrating how to use it and the look(s) that can be achieved with this product. Thank you for providing this content. Definitely intend on trying this since I love Scandinavian design. Btw, I am a new subscriber and will have to check out your other videos. Be well.

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety

      Wow! Thank you so much!!!! I am so glad you are here!! If you ever have suggestions or questions I am here for you :)

  • @diane7924
    @diane7924 Před 3 lety +1

    Love this, right on time for a project! Such a good teacher, and makes it look so do-able! Thanks, appreciate all your tips!

  • @oceanbound81
    @oceanbound81 Před 6 měsíci

    Beautiful piece!

  • @carolwalker858
    @carolwalker858 Před 3 lety +1

    Wouldn't you have to wipe down the entire piece again after you sanded the top? I would have thought it would have been less work to sand the top first before painting and blending the rest of the piece. Can you please comment on that? By the way, that piece turned out beautifully and I loved what you did with the hardware at the end. It really complimented the piece.

  • @christihill2423
    @christihill2423 Před 3 lety +2

    Very nice!

  • @universuliubirii7934
    @universuliubirii7934 Před 3 lety +2

    I love that gold color ❤
    I did't know Dixie Belle is in Europe and that is kind of funny for me now 😃 I was looking for her on amazon since last year and ... nothing ! Thank you for telling you live in Germany now , and that was my Whait a minute moment 😃😃😃 and thank you for the link ! ❤❤

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety +1

      hahaha yes okay so you can't order from my link outside of the U.S. but there are a bunch of retailers here in Europe that can ship to you, where are you located? I can suggest someone to you if you want :)

    • @universuliubirii7934
      @universuliubirii7934 Před 3 lety

      @@BellaRenovare So , my mind have an aha moment for nothing ?? 😃😃 Again ?? In Romania please and thank you ! . Or you can throw with slingshots , we are basically neighbors... ✌😘😘😘😘❤🙏🙏

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety +1

      @@universuliubirii7934 hahaha it's true, be ready to catch!! lol
      okay so my friend here in Germany is wonderful here is her site :)
      www.elfen-und-helden.de

    • @universuliubirii7934
      @universuliubirii7934 Před 3 lety

      @@BellaRenovare
      You are a treasure ! 🙏🙏💋💋💋💋🍀🍀 Nice site 👍

  • @pla5730
    @pla5730 Před 3 lety +2

    Beautiful! LOVE your furniture new sub you gave me GREAT tips thanks

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for subbing! I am so glad you are here!!!!

  • @movingmountains4832
    @movingmountains4832 Před 3 lety +2

    Super 😍 cute love it!

  • @susanaa293
    @susanaa293 Před rokem

    Me encanta tu estilo,g aguas por los subtítulos en castellano.un saludo,desde Galicia España.

  • @veronicakerr4920
    @veronicakerr4920 Před 3 lety +1

    Gorgeous love that

  • @renatagrizzo730
    @renatagrizzo730 Před 3 lety +1

    thanks for the translation ... xoxo💜🇧🇷

  • @susans_painted_blessings
    @susans_painted_blessings Před 3 lety +1

    Oh man want one of those sanders!

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety

      I have a coupon code!! they are so worth it, I am pretty sure I use mine almost everyday lol

  • @bellab2125
    @bellab2125 Před 3 lety +1

    Loved it!

  • @leighseymour235
    @leighseymour235 Před 3 lety +2

    Impressive that you paint without a dropcloth

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety +1

      hahahhaha I use a razor to scrape it up later lol 😬😬😬

  • @carol-annskinner4828
    @carol-annskinner4828 Před 3 lety +2

    Beautiful!

  • @teresamartinezillan6756
    @teresamartinezillan6756 Před 3 lety +2

    Muchas gracias por la traducción al español. Me encantan tus vídeos🥰 . Estoy aprendiendo muchísimo. Haces que lo difícil parezca fácil. Fan incondicional de tu trabajo. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety

      ¡Vaya, muchas gracias! ¡Estoy muy agradecido por ti y tus amables palabras hacen feliz mi corazón!

  • @gavinbiddiscombe1049
    @gavinbiddiscombe1049 Před 3 lety +1

    Also it looks really good thanks for the video

  • @kimberlydrake8654
    @kimberlydrake8654 Před 3 lety +3

    Hey from Delaware! Love the color blending with those colors....,Beautiful! Great Entry piece....your client will love it! Quick question....bc wax tends to be pricey for large projects.....what are your thoughts on white washes to achieve that look? Love your videos❣️ You are an amazing artist and teacher🤩 Thank you for sharing😊k

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety +2

      O yes you can definitely do that as well!! Water down a little white paint and whitewash the piece, put the "wash" on and wipe away :)
      Thank you so so much, you are so good to me :)

  • @lydiakinnaman1106
    @lydiakinnaman1106 Před 3 lety +2

    Beautiful.

  • @mariagalindo7357
    @mariagalindo7357 Před 3 lety +2

    Love it 😍

  • @debbieshaw5985
    @debbieshaw5985 Před 3 lety +2

    Beautiful 🥰,!

  • @salvagedbykscott
    @salvagedbykscott Před 3 lety +3

    I lurv how moody this turned out. And apparently I need to pick up an extra set of makeup brushes now 😂

  • @simonepyle3931
    @simonepyle3931 Před 3 lety +2

    Beautiful

  • @MsHighpeaks
    @MsHighpeaks Před 3 lety +1

    Is there anything worse than “air quotes” but love your work, so beautiful

  • @sherryknuteson6228
    @sherryknuteson6228 Před 3 lety +1

    Love it!

  • @Orionsbelt31
    @Orionsbelt31 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks...great vids to learn techniques! On that note, I'm hoping I can do this on a faux leather couch ...has a 'blotchy' light / dark grey color (not wax but paint). Won't be using wax but it looks like I could get away with blending 2 shades of grey. Thoughts?
    As a side note, I came across some info that with wax you have to re-wax down the road. Is that right?

    • @BellaRenovare
      @BellaRenovare  Před 3 lety +1

      I like that idea of blending the colors!!! Yes so with wax you will need to reapply later down the road IF you use it as a protection, if you are using git just as a shading or whitewash you don't need to.
      With DB you can actually clear coat OVER their wax as well. It used to be wax is last but they have created a proprietary blend with their wax and clear coats that allows you to interchange them. You probably wouldn't want to clear coat over your couch but you can do it for other stuff :) (remember that clear coating over wax is only with DB products, you still can't clear coat over an oil based wax :)

    • @Orionsbelt31
      @Orionsbelt31 Před 3 lety

      @@BellaRenovare Thanks for the clarity. I do have a couple pieces of furniture that'll get painted so good to know about the wax do's and don'ts ...and thank you for the quick reply!

  • @carlydouglas6857
    @carlydouglas6857 Před 2 lety

    Well done!

  • @MegaTinni
    @MegaTinni Před 2 dny

    lovely

  • @marlopez4944
    @marlopez4944 Před 3 lety +2

    👏👏👏👏😍😍😍 muy bonito 😍

  • @normarideout62
    @normarideout62 Před 3 lety

    New subscriber…. Love your channel.

  • @shirleytopanotti139
    @shirleytopanotti139 Před 3 lety +2

    oi minha l8nda tudo bem .meu Deus cada pintura você faz ótima..beijo .😘😘😘🌻🌻🌻🌻

  • @diane7924
    @diane7924 Před 3 lety +1

    Also had a question, even after a piece has been completed and a year later you want to add maybe another dimension to the color, some dark wax, etc., (realize you have to consider what is the top coat of the piece.) What do you suggest, I like the paint color but just need more. Thanks!

  • @OdessaPrice2023
    @OdessaPrice2023 Před 3 lety +1

    I live in Phoenix Az, (my uncle lives in Germany, military transplant from over 3 decades...) ... anyway... Phoenix has wicked bad heat. With very little humidity. It has been over 100 (roughly 38 degress Celsius by 8am.
    I have had to adjust to "damp"..(sometimes more than damp...) brush.. with additional misting... to be able to blend.. but I also have this issue with paint with acrylics...
    Do you have a good amount of humidity... I ask because where ever my uncle lives.... there is lots of water... rivers and such... and green trees.