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Feb 15, 2021

Using Tattered Angels Water-Based Wood Tints, Thrifting Scores! Simple Classic Chili

 


Using Tattered Angels Water Based-Wood Tint-
The new snow is melting a bit and birds are out in force! I put out some food this morning-


And my November bulb finally bloomed! Almost like a touch of Spring! 


I never got around to posting this project so this is a good time. I bought a Ikea Moppe little chest online several months ago. I sat it aside because I wasn't quite sure what to do with it-


I thought about painting it or staining it or something else? I was in Hobby Lobby where I ran across this product that I never seen before. It's Tattered Angels Color Wash Tint, which is water-based!!!


It comes in lots of different colors and I suddenly thought that might be the perfect solution! I wanted something sheer, so the wood grain would show,  but something with a little bit different finish. This was just the ticket! For $3.00 a bottle I bought two figuring that would be enough, which it was. I have about 3/4 of a bottle left. So here's how you use the tint and I have to say I really love the way it came out. The pictures don't really do it justice. First I chose the Weathered Copper Verdigris color. It's green with very fine Copper powder mixed in. No odor, simple soap cleanup. First I laid out some scrap wood and did a test drive-


I did one coat, then the top section with 2 coats. Didn't like the 2 coats mode personally.

Nice and sheer!

Note the Copper powder

I laid out plastic bags to paint on top of. With the Copper powder you need to keep stirring and mixing!
This project was so simple I'm not going to put a lot of directions here. Basically the manufacturer recommends using a brush, so do not use a sponge brush, but one with bristles. I found with the Copper powder you don't want to over-brush or you move the powder around too much. Just let it soak in. So basically you want to use a light hand. I used about a 2" wide craft brush, and clean up is a breeze since it's just soap and water!


Here we go-


I did all the sides, in case I decided to add knobs or pulls later-










Since it is a water-based tint the manufacturer recommends using some kind of a polyurethane sealer, which I did. I used clear Varathane with a satin finish. I did use a sponge brush, because I didn't want to have to use mineral spirits to clean up. It didn't seem to affect the tinted finish at all, Copper powder stayed put. Dried in a hour or less, but a little smelly. I had to do indoors since it was so cold out- 







Love it!!!


Cute ceramic mitten napkin holder! $2.00!

Thrifting Scores! 
We dropped off some donations a few days ago, and scored some fun things! First  I found a set of four prints, oak frames, nice matting! $1.00 each, about 9" by 9". Two frames had a little wear, Old English took care of that! Will probably put over the dining table in the summer, in a grid- 








The clerk put them in a nice, new (donated) insulated bag! Free! She said she didn't want the prints to break, how sweet of her-


Three piece Pier One stoneware condiments containers, made in Portugal, $4.00-


Two new stocking holders for the Grandson's stockings, $2.00 each-


Some fabric Union Jack British flags, for a special project soon (more later), $3.00-


Mini bunting, $5.00 from Etsy-



Lot of yellow goodies, from Ebay, $5.00



Simple, Classic Chili-
Usually I make veggie chili, but was ready for something different. I made this on a cold, snowy afternoon, perfect! Here's a basic recipe I used, and you could use black beans instead, or ground turkey. You could add bell peppers, Jalapenos, etc. 

Recipe-

1 TBL Olive oil, 1 medium white onion diced, 1 pound lean ground beef

2 1/2 TBL Chili powder (or to taste), 2 TBL Ground Cumin, 1 TBL Garlic powder, 

1 1/2 TSP Salt, 1/4 TSP ground Cayenne pepper to taste, 1 TSP Chipotle powder to taste

1 1/2 cups beef broth, 1 -15 oz. can  diced tomatoes, 1- 16 oz. can Kidney beans, drained and rinsed

2 TBL tomato paste

Add oil, meat and onion to pot, brown, then add spices, beans and tomatoes. Next add broth and the paste, cook down. Adjust flavors as needed. I doubled this to freeze some.   

5 comments:

Judy said...

Cant wait to try that chili. Looks delicious. Looks like you did well on finding some great finds at thrifting.

Nancy In Boise said...

Thanks Judy! Is great with some salad and corn bread or chips. Thanks for stopping by!

Rain said...

Oh chili!!! Looks so good, and that napkin holder is great!! I love the colour and I think it looks fabulous!

Goatldi said...

You have been busy busy busy! Great projects great food. And I am so thankful to hear about the tattered angels. I have a shelf actually more of a book case and it could be maybe a short one .
It has several shelves on it and it’s in my laundry room and it needs some love. Next time I’m down at hobby lobby I will definitely look for this product in the color combo I want and get some vera thane and brushes and go at it! looks so easy and turns out so well!

Thank you for sharing!

Unknown said...

So glad I found u. Saw this Wash Tint at Hobby Lobby clearance area for 74¢ a bottle. So I grabbed 2 without knowing how or where to use them. Hot home - found u thru Google. Perfect? I had found some journaling wooden pieces at Dollar Tree, but they r kind of plain. This will work perfectly. Thank u for taking the time to let us know how to use them. It is very appreciated.

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