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Repurposed Cabinet using Milk Paint and a Raised Stencil – “Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder!”

Repurposed cabinet using Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint in Curio and Artissimo with an added raised Stencil

I always start out thinking I know exactly how I want this to go and inevitably it changes. This is where I have to let go of control and just go with my intuition, trusting that the end result will be exactly what I want. Trusting the process isn’t always easy but when I do, the outcome is always better than I envisioned before I set out on the journey!

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Repurposed cabinet using Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint in Curio and Artissimo with an added raised Stencil

Proper prep is extremely important so I start by cleaning my pieces really well. This piece was nasty so I used a mixture of Ajax dish soap and baking soda which works really well for nicotine stain. Next, it was wiped down with vinegar to help eliminate any odor.

I wanted to give the rather boring, flat front some more visual interest. I used Embossing medium from Paint Couture to create a raised stencil effect in the inset of the doors. Embossing Medium is white, but you can add any paint color to it in order to make the stencil any color you want.

The stencil was a 12×12 so I had to do this in sections in order to cover the entire door. If you love this stencil as much as I do, it can be purchased here: 12 x 12 Capricious stencil

Next, I painted the entire piece in Curio from Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint. This rich versatile color is a must have in your Milk Paint collection! One of my favorite uses is as a stain on raw wood.

This is where everything changed! I was envisioning a layered washed look, but suddenly saw something completely different in this piece!!!! Tends to happen from time to time…. Ok, maybe more often than not, drives my husband a little crazy when we are doing projects at home. He doesn’t care that I’ve switched gears it’s the part where I don’t clue him in on the change. Can you believe he can’t read my mind!?

I was now seeing the wardrobe painted in Miss Mustard Seed’s Artissimo and Copper Charmeuse gilding wax from Paint Couture to highlight the scrolls.

Using Miss Mustard Seed’s natural beeswax puck I created a resist all over, going a little heavier on the edges and corners. I wanted the Curio to show through everywhere but in a more subtle way than if I were to use a hemp oil resist.

Next I applied one coat of Miss Mustard Seed Artissimo and started to see this beautiful piece come together! I couldn’t wait to add the Copper Gilding Wax and see the scroll raised stencil come to life!

Repurposed cabinet using Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint in Curio and Artissimo with an added raised Stencil

After the Artissimo was dry, I went over the entire piece with a 220 grit sanding block then vacuumed and wiped the dust away.

Finally, I applied Miss Mustard Seed’s clear wax (<— The absolute BEST wax I’ve ever used) to the entire piece. After 2 hours, I polished it and then highlighted the raised stencil and new hardware with the Copper Charmeuse gilding wax. I also used my favorite Couture Topcoat on the inside to help freshen up the wood and block out any lingering odors.