Heart Home magazine Issue 9 | Page 81

4 . Once the paint is dry, carefully peel off each letter. If any French Linen has seeped under a letter, touch it up with some Old White. 5 . Use the brush to apply clear wax all over the drawers and carcass, wiping off any excess with a clean, dry cloth as you go. 6 . As this was a very old and roughly made piece of furniture, a little sanding seemed appropriate. Rub coarse sandpaper lightly over the surface, including the handles, to soften the look. Annie Sloan’s Colour Recipes For Painted Furniture is published by CICO Books at £14.99, paperback, and available from all good bookshops or call 01256-302699 quoting GLR 8BJ to purchase a copy at the special price of £12.99 including free p&p.   For more information, please visit cicobooks.co.uk 81