The Artisan Company is a leading boutique paint manufacturer. Proudly a NZ business with a rich heritage in luxury designer paints, and premium decorative paint finishes through incorporating Taylored Revival and Vintro Paint NZ. We formulate and make all of our paints right here in NZ focusing upon uncompromising quality with complex, rich and highly pigmented formulations. Using kiwi ingenuity and the latest paint manufacturing technologies to create an Artisanal Paint system that requires little to no preparation, is low in VOC and fast drying. It makes creating Artisanal decorative paint finishes accessible and easy for your home. From Luxurious wall paints, Premium Chalk Paints for artisanal paint effects to Velvet Luxe our indoor-outdoor Hybrid Chalk Paint and Metallics. There's a paint to suit your project, with a vast and wide scope of decorative possibilities for you to create your bespoke interiors.
REASONS TO LOVE
Artisan Premium Chalk Paint
Adhere's to Pretty much anything with No Sanding or Priming, little to no prep, just paint. Low in Voc, fast drying with little to no odour. A beautiful rich, multi-pigmented paint with Premium coverage. Uniquely formulated, and capable of endless decorative & artisanal paint effects for those who are after quality. With 67 crafted colours in the Artisanal colour palette, each one complexly Multi-pigmented for depth & life in colour. Proudly Crafted, Designed & Made in NZ by Artisans.
Elephant Dust - Stone Effects
Regular price $95.00Colour Description : Elephant Dust is our lightest grey in in the Artisan Stone Effects Range, modern and contemporary and a staple in the range for creating authentic grey stone effects.
Mixes and blends well with Crushed Graphite for a wide range of grey Stone Effects variations
Chic, industrial, modern and Contemporary on Walls
What is Artisan Stone Effects :
A revolutionary Artisan Product proudly developed and made right here in NZ and we're pretty excited to be opening another realm of possibilities for our customers with this leading Artisanal product.Available in 4 carefully crafted Artisan colours loaded with rich pigments for that Artisanal quality & experience.
We recommend applying Artisan Stone Effects with our recommended Artisan Stone Effects spreading tool kit or a Staalmeester brush. For best results use a combination of both which will allow you to create the widest range of Artisanal Stone Effects on your projects
Available in 4 carefully crafted Artisan colours loaded with rich pigments for that Artisanal quality & experience.
Sizes and Coverage: Approximately 16m2 per litre but highly dependent upon style, type of texture and finish required. Available in a 1 Litre ℮ and 4 Litre ℮ size for projects.
Download Artisan Product Data Sheet for more information by clicking on the image link below : 
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke furniture and interiors through the merging of Taylored Revival and Vintro Paint NZ and with several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
To provide the best possible experience for our customers we have also curated artisanal tools including the world renowned Staalmeester brushes which work in perfect unison with our Premium Chalk Paint and otehr ranges with there rich and creamy consistency. From the advanced bristle materials through to the INOX steel ferrules it all really helps to achieve the best results, and yes brushes do make a big difference to your painting experience and finish.
Aside from our unique range of products, we are also proud of our decades worth of experience in the field of decorative painting and training. Having been recognised locally and overseas for these efforts has also led us to directly train over three thousand people and paint over two thousand bespoke furniture or interior pieces for clients.
Heritage of Taylored Revival
Taylored Revival or TR as it was known by its regulars was a family business started in a garage in East Auckland in 2012. A leading decorative painting studio which undertook thousands of commissions projects over the years and was considered the leading Chalk Paint retailer in the Australasian region. Progressing through the years from a small retail store in Whitford through to a large format 300m2 retail site in Botany. Take a quick look at the history and the prequel to The Artisan Company below.
Black Truffle - Stone Effects
Regular price $95.00Colour Description : Black Truffle is our beautiful Warm Deep Earthy brown in the Artisan Stone Effects Range, ideal for tropical style homes, farmhouse rustic or those who are looking to create spaces with natural earthy tones.
Mixes and blends well with Rustic Rye for a wide range of natural and earthy shades.
Moody and luxurious on walls creating with an earthy look and feel and pairs stunningly with tropical greens or lush greenery.
What is Artisan Stone Effects :
A revolutionary Artisan Product proudly developed and made right here in NZ and we're pretty excited to be opening another realm of possibilities for our customers with this leading Artisanal product.
Uniquely formulated from the ground up for Artisan quality, strength and versatility. It allows you to transform almost any surface into beautiful Artisan Stone Effects with little to no preparation with a freedom to create a wide range of different Stone Effects. Suitable for both indoors and outdoors, from decor, pots to walls; your limited only by your imagination...
Available in 4 carefully crafted Artisan colours loaded with rich pigments for that Artisanal quality & experience.
We recommend applying Artisan Stone Effects with our recommended Artisan Stone Effects spreading tool kit or a Staalmeester brush. For best results use a combination of both which will allow you to create the widest range of Artisanal Stone Effects on your projects
Available in 4 carefully crafted Artisan colours loaded with rich pigments for that Artisanal quality & experience.
Sizes and Coverage: Approximately 16m2 per litre but highly dependent upon style, type of texture and finish required. Available in a 1 Litre ℮ and 4 Litre ℮ size for projects.
Download the Artisan Product Data Sheet for more information by clicking on the image link below :
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke furniture and interiors through the merging of Taylored Revival and Vintro Paint NZ and with several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
To provide the best possible experience for our customers we have also curated artisanal tools including the world renowned Staalmeester brushes which work in perfect unison with our Premium Chalk Paint and otehr ranges with there rich and creamy consistency. From the advanced bristle materials through to the INOX steel ferrules it all really helps to achieve the best results, and yes brushes do make a big difference to your painting experience and finish.
Aside from our unique range of products, we are also proud of our decades worth of experience in the field of decorative painting and training. Having been recognised locally and overseas for these efforts has also led us to directly train over three thousand people and paint over two thousand bespoke furniture or interior pieces for clients.
Heritage of Taylored Revival
Taylored Revival or TR as it was known by its regulars was a family business started in a garage in East Auckland in 2012. A leading decorative painting studio which undertook thousands of commissions projects over the years and was considered the leading Chalk Paint retailer in the Australasian region. Progressing through the years from a small retail store in Whitford through to a large format 300m2 retail site in Botany. Take a quick look at the history and the prequel to The Artisan Company below.
Crushed Graphite - Stone Effects
Regular price $95.00Colour Description : Crushed Graphite is our darkest grey in the Artisan Stone Effects Range, creating instant chic. Ideal for a contemporary, modern, industrial look
Mixes and blends well with Elephant Dust and Black Truffle for a wide range of Stone Effects .
Moody and luxurious on walls creating with a luxe contemporary look and feel. Pairs beautifully with metallics and greenery.
What is Artisan Stone Effects : A revolutionary new Artisan Product ;proudly developed and made right here in NZ. Uniquely formulated from the ground and designed for it's ease of use, strength and versatility in applications. It allows you to transform almost any surface into beautiful Artisanal Stone Effects.
Suitable for both indoors and outdoors, from decor, pots to walls; your limited only by your imagination. This water based product with low VOC's is best applied with our carefully selected Artisan Stone Effect tools or a Staalmeester flat brush form our 2023 or 2010 range. Available in 4 carefully crafted Artisan colours loaded with rich pigments for that Artisanal quality & experience.
Sizes and coverage: Approximately 16m2 per litre but highly dependent upon style of finished required. Available in a 1ltr tin and 4ltr tin size for projects.
Download the Artisan Product Data Sheet for more information by clicking on the image link below :
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke furniture and interiors through the merging of Taylored Revival and Vintro Paint NZ and with several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
To provide the best possible experience for our customers we have also curated artisanal tools including the world renowned Staalmeester brushes which work in perfect unison with our Premium Chalk Paint and otehr ranges with there rich and creamy consistency. From the advanced bristle materials through to the INOX steel ferrules it all really helps to achieve the best results, and yes brushes do make a big difference to your painting experience and finish.
Aside from our unique range of products, we are also proud of our decades worth of experience in the field of decorative painting and training. Having been recognised locally and overseas for these efforts has also led us to directly train over three thousand people and paint over two thousand bespoke furniture or interior pieces for clients.
Heritage of Taylored Revival
Taylored Revival or TR as it was known by its regulars was a family business started in a garage in East Auckland in 2012. A leading decorative painting studio which undertook thousands of commissions projects over the years and was considered the leading Chalk Paint retailer in the Australasian region. Progressing through the years from a small retail store in Whitford through to a large format 300m2 retail site in Botany. Take a quick look at the history and the prequel to The Artisan Company below.
Rustic Rye - Stone Effects
Regular price $95.00Colour Description : Rustic Rye is our beautiful off white and the lightest neutral in the Artisan Stone Effects Range, ideal for french country, Mediterranean, coastal and classic styled spaces.
Mixes and blends well with a hint of Black Truffle for a more rustic aged look
An ideal white for the walls, creating a light & bright space with subtle warmth and a textural stone effect with interest and depth reminiscent of Tuscany estates and mediterranean style homes.
What is Artisan Stone Effects : A revolutionary new Artisan Product ;proudly developed and made right here in NZ. Uniquely formulated from the ground and designed for it's ease of use, strength and versatility in applications. It allows you to transform almost any surface into beautiful Artisanal Stone Effects.
Suitable for both indoors and outdoors, from decor, pots to walls; your limited only by your imagination. This water based product with low VOC's is best applied with our carefully selected Artisan Stone Effect tools or a Staalmeester flat brush form our 2023 or 2010 range. Available in 4 carefully crafted Artisan colours loaded with rich pigments for that Artisanal quality & experience.
Sizes and coverage: Approximately 16m2 per litre but highly dependent upon style of finished required. Available in a 1ltr tin and 4ltr tin size for projects.
Download the Artisan Product Data Sheet for more information by clicking on the image link below :
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke furniture and interiors through the merging of Taylored Revival and Vintro Paint NZ and with several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
To provide the best possible experience for our customers we have also curated artisanal tools including the world renowned Staalmeester brushes which work in perfect unison with our Premium Chalk Paint and otehr ranges with there rich and creamy consistency. From the advanced bristle materials through to the INOX steel ferrules it all really helps to achieve the best results, and yes brushes do make a big difference to your painting experience and finish.
Aside from our unique range of products, we are also proud of our decades worth of experience in the field of decorative painting and training. Having been recognised locally and overseas for these efforts has also led us to directly train over three thousand people and paint over two thousand bespoke furniture or interior pieces for clients.
Heritage of Taylored Revival
Taylored Revival or TR as it was known by its regulars was a family business started in a garage in East Auckland in 2012. A leading decorative painting studio which undertook thousands of commissions projects over the years and was considered the leading Chalk Paint retailer in the Australasian region. Progressing through the years from a small retail store in Whitford through to a large format 300m2 retail site in Botany. Take a quick look at the history and the prequel to The Artisan Company below.
Black Truffle on the walls
Artisan Stone Effects
Transform pretty much anything into Artisan Stone. A revolutionary artisan paint that allows you to quickly and easily create beautiful Artisan Stone Effects. Video Guide Available
"When you have the freedom of rich colours & stunning finishes... The design aspect of an interior space becomes free & creatively bespoke" -THE ARTISAN COMPANY
Summer Project: Table in Artisan Velvet Luxe and Artisan Stone Effects with Video
Summer is truly here in NZ and one of the beauties of No Sanding, No Priming; minimal prep is that a redo or creating a new look over an existing Artisan paint finish is a simple as it was the first time, just paint straight over pretty much any existing finish whether it be varnish or paint.
As part of Artisan At Home project this table which was given a Bruised Petal look last Autumn has this summer has been re-imagined into a different look and style with Ocean Trench in Velvet Luxe; our little prep, hybrid chalk paint that self levels ideal for a one colour finish that is suitable for both indoors and outdoors. This deep mysterious colour has been paired with our lightest Stone Effects in Rustic Rye creating a wonderful striking contrast with the appearance and feel of a stone top all painted straight over the previous bruised petal finish with no prep other than a clean. Artisan colours and finishes allows you to transcend through different styles, to suit or to help create the bespoke look and feel you are wanting to for your space whether it be a dusky pink or stone top finish; it's all possible with Artisan Paints and Products. .
What we did :
Table legs and frame :
Hand painted with Ocean Trench Velvet Luxe using a Staalmeester 2 inch and 1 inch flat brush, 2 x coats over Bruised Petal.
Top : Stone Effects in Rustic Rye using stone effects spreading tool kits in all 3 sizes. A firm, smooth flat spread on the first coat in multiple directions followed by a second smooth flat spread in opposing directions from the first coat to create strong variation but minimal peaks and rustic textures for ease of cleaning.
Rustic Rye Stone Effects was lightened further with a crisp white wash to suit this outdoor space. To do this: Dilute crisp white premium chalk paint with water in a container ; start with a 70 water 30 paint mix, try it out on your stone effects top then adjust to suit, add more crisp white premium chalk paint to lighten further and make the wash stronger, add more water to dilute further and make the wash more subtle to suit. This will also decoratively enhance the texture further.
With your pre-mixed crisp white wash use your staalmeester brush to brush out over a small section and lightly rag with a clean lint free rag to blend it in. Repeat until you have covered the entire top
Once the wash was dry ( a few minutes after ragging) we followed with 3 thin coats of Artisan Lacquer for ease of clean for a table top surface
Tip: When doing Stone Effects on a table top we always recommend adding a top coat of Artisan lacquer for ease of cleaning see video of how easy it is to clean a textured stone top after applying lacquer.
See video below of cleaning the table top and a closer look at the one the many possible stone effects possible through Artisan Stone Effects
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Inspired by this Project?
To purchase Staalmeester brushes for best experience click here
To Purchase Artisan Velvet Luxe our Hybrid indoor/outdoor premium chalk paint click here
To Purchase Artisan Lacquers click here:
To Purchase Artisan Stone Effects click here
Or to explore it all in person, save the photo / bookmark this page and find an Artisan Retailer by clicking here note: Stone Effects is available only through selected Artisan Retailers please check first
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke furniture and interiors through the merging of Taylored Revival and Vintro Paint NZ and with several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
To provide the best possible experience for our customers we have also curated artisanal tools including the world renowned Staalmeester brushes which work in perfect unison with our Premium Chalk Paint and otehr ranges with there rich and creamy consistency. From the advanced bristle materials through to the INOX steel ferrules it all really helps to achieve the best results, and yes brushes do make a big difference to your painting experience and finish.
Aside from our unique range of products, we are also proud of our decades worth of experience in the field of decorative painting and training. Having been recognised locally and overseas for these efforts has also led us to directly train over three thousand people and paint over two thousand bespoke furniture or interior pieces for clients.
Heritage of Taylored Revival
Taylored Revival or TR as it was known by its regulars was a family business started in a garage in East Auckland in 2012. A leading decorative painting studio which undertook thousands of commissions projects over the years and was considered the leading Chalk Paint retailer in the Australasian region. Progressing through the years from a small retail store in Whitford through to a large format 300m2 retail site in Botany. Take a quick look at the history and the prequel to The Artisan Company below.
Commissioned Bookcase in Artisan Premium Chalk Paint
Bookcases are ideal for an Artisan Makeover, often large and blocky, customers often find them too dark, too orange too overbearing. A great chance to revive it suit the colour and styling of your home in a finish that you like; making it a bespoke piece in your home, appearing like it was made and designed for the space rather than being the odd piece out or an after thought. With bookcases often being larger in size an Artisan Paint finish can make a big impact in your interior space and the area that it sits in. We often recommend doing the internals in a contrast or slightly differently to break up the "blockiness" of a bookcase; it also allows you to add a bespoke and special detail to the piece, whether it be through freshening it up in an Artisan White or punching it out in a colour that you have drawn from the space or outlook.
This commission piece in it's new finish has given it a completely new look and style, elegant light and sophisticated, lightly aged on the externals for a character finish working in with the imperfections to bringing it to life as part of the overall finish. The new Artisan paint finish makes it appear larger yet softer at the same time in the colours and finish to perfectly suit our clients space
What we did :
Painting externals :
Hand painted with sublte texture in a custom mix of 50/50 Potters Clay and Crisp White, using staalmeester series 2020 size 18. Once dry and completely covered, lightly sand with 240 grit sandpaper to remove any unwanted textures leaving behind subtle textures only.
Waxing: a mix of Artisan dark Wax and clear wax to create a light brown wax for subtle ageing. Brushed on with Staalmeester 3600 brush and wiped back with lint free rag,
(optional) some areas were given more lowlights and framing by dry brushing Artisan Dark wax in specific areas then lightly dusting off with a clean lint free rag
TiP: if you ever find your dark wax to be too dark or heavy, use plain clear wax back over it to remove , simply brush it on in circular motion and firmly wipe with a clean lint free rag to remove; works like an eraser.
Internals : Edged and cut in around the internals and shelving with a one inch (10) Staalmeester flat brush in Velvet Luxe in Wild Tusk with the surfaces rolled over with Staalmeester mini rollers for a flat; smooth one colour finish. 2 and half coats with a roller (no wax as Velvet Luxe does not require it) Note: a mini roller will allow you to paint flatter surfaces like this easier and faster and is ideal when doing a flat finish where no hand painted texture is required.
Tip: When looking to do the internals a different colour or neutral, you can either go tone on tone by using the same colour and mixing a little white until you get to the right tone, contrasting with a white or darker colour or one of our favourites is if you have colour in your home, artwork, a special outlook, or detail in your home in colour draw one of the colours out on the internals of your bookcase to link the space and create a bespoke detail unique to your home.If you use your bookcase for displaying decor, choose a colour that will compliment what you are displaying eg) if it's full of crystals and glass a deep dark backdrop can help to create mood, enhance the crystal and glass and elevate your setting even more.
Inspired by this project? To purchase Artisan Premium Chalk Paint click here
To purchase Staalmeester brushes for best experience click here
To Purchase Artisan Waxes click here
To Purchase Artisan Velvet Luxe click here:
Or to explore it all in person, save the photo and bookmark this page and find an Artisan Retailer by clicking here
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke furniture and interiors through the merging of Taylored Revival and Vintro Paint NZ and with several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
To provide the best possible experience for our customers we have also curated artisanal tools including the world renowned Staalmeester brushes which work in perfect unison with our Premium Chalk Paint and otehr ranges with there rich and creamy consistency. From the advanced bristle materials through to the INOX steel ferrules it all really helps to achieve the best results, and yes brushes do make a big difference to your painting experience and finish.
Aside from our unique range of products, we are also proud of our decades worth of experience in the field of decorative painting and training. Having been recognised locally and overseas for these efforts has also led us to directly train over three thousand people and paint over two thousand bespoke furniture or interior pieces for clients.
Heritage of Taylored Revival
Taylored Revival or TR as it was known by its regulars was a family business started in a garage in East Auckland in 2012. A leading decorative painting studio which undertook thousands of commissions projects over the years and was considered the leading Chalk Paint retailer in the Australasian region. Progressing through the years from a small retail store in Whitford through to a large format 300m2 retail site in Botany. Take a quick look at the history and the prequel to The Artisan Company below.
Commissioned Dropside Tea Trolley
Vintage drops side tables or tea trolleys are some of the most versatile pieces for interiors, often petite in side with a multitude of modern ways to use them; from holding towels and soaps, as a small decorative hallway table, a table for holding liquors, work it as a half round table with one side extended out as a front entrance table or use it as a piece for holding extras in the kitchen or as a tea trolley, we find these to be super multifunctional and depending on how you plan to use yours you can decide on an Artisan Paint Finish to suit.
This piece has been revived to work in with our clients home, with a tired top a hand painted decorative wood finish has been creating using only Artisan Chalk Paint and coloured waxes. The frame neutralised in a Sophisticated neutral, aged to work in with the markings and history that comes with the piece and the wheels revived in Artisan Metallics. Overall giving a completely different interpretation of the piece and allowing our client to continue having this character piece whilst having it stylishly fitting in with the re-styling of her home. Hold on to those Old fold out tables and tea trolleys they are a gem when it comes to it multitude of uses and ways to revive it in Artisan Paints
What we did :
Painting (The Top and tray ) :
Hand painted with deep linear texture (painting in one direction )loading the paint up very generously in Tahr Premium Chalk Paint; using a Staalmeester 3600 Pure Bristle brush for texture over brushing in one direction for deep "one way texture" in two coats. (you may get some pulling of the paint but this is all part of it) once dry; lightly sand any irregular texture using 240 grit sand paper ( the texture will powder off like chalk dust) ensuring you leave plenty of texture behind
Waxing: Apply Artisan Dark wax directly over the dried Tahr in one direction replicating wood grain and ensuring you apply one section at a time, then wipe with clean lint free rag (in one direction) until touch dry. Repeat until you have covered the entire top.
Then mix yourself a strong potters clay coloured wax 60 paint 40 wax, and lightly dry brush with a clean and dry staalmeester 3600 pure bristle brush in a linear motion (one way) to create subtle variation
TiP: ensure there is very little of this wax on your brush, load up just the tips of the brush then dab it on a rag to remove some then lightly dust it over your table top in one direction; we're talking teeny tiny amount.
Once done use clear wax on your pure bristle brush and lightly dry brush over the entire surface this will blend and merge some of the variation as well as add another protective layer. gently and lightly dust excess off with a clean lint free rag.
Leave about 40 minutes then come back and buff your beautiful decorative wood finish with a clean lint free rag to help set and add a bit of sheen to the finish.
Frame: Paint in a 50/50 mix of Potters Clay and Crisp white using a Staalmeester angled brush and pointed tip size 12 ( use a brush in proportion to the frame you are painting
Waxing the frame: mix 50 / 50 clear wax and dark wax to create a subtle dark wax and brush over the frame and wipe back with lint free rag, to create low lights and age in edges and dips lightly dry brush full strength dark wax and gently wipe with rag.
Wheels : paint in Carbon Black Premium Chalk Paint, then Pewter Metallic Creme
Tip: with pieces like this its sometimes easier to tip it upside down first and paint in this view before turning it upright then painting what you can see
Inspired by this project? To purchase Artisan Premium Chalk Paint click here
To purchase Staalmeester brushes for best experience click here
To Purchase Artisan Waxes click here
To Purchase Artisan Metallic cremes click here:
Or to explore it all in person, save the photo and bookmark this page and find an Artisan Retailer by clicking here
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke furniture and interiors through the merging of Taylored Revival and Vintro Paint NZ and with several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
To provide the best possible experience for our customers we have also curated artisanal tools including the world renowned Staalmeester brushes which work in perfect unison with our Premium Chalk Paint and otehr ranges with there rich and creamy consistency. From the advanced bristle materials through to the INOX steel ferrules it all really helps to achieve the best results, and yes brushes do make a big difference to your painting experience and finish.
Aside from our unique range of products, we are also proud of our decades worth of experience in the field of decorative painting and training. Having been recognised locally and overseas for these efforts has also led us to directly train over three thousand people and paint over two thousand bespoke furniture or interior pieces for clients.
Heritage of Taylored Revival
Taylored Revival or TR as it was known by its regulars was a family business started in a garage in East Auckland in 2012. A leading decorative painting studio which undertook thousands of commissions projects over the years and was considered the leading Chalk Paint retailer in the Australasian region. Progressing through the years from a small retail store in Whitford through to a large format 300m2 retail site in Botany. Take a quick look at the history and the prequel to The Artisan Company below.
Commissioned Hall Table in Artisan Premium Chalk Paint
A small colour change and some new handles can have massive impact on a piece as this commission piece shows. As part of a home restyling this once dark and heavy looking piece has been revived and lightened with a beautiful Artisan custom neutral, detailed with character utilising Artisan waxes. Our client was after a specific neutral and through custom mixing; the perfect shade was created reviving the piece into something current, stylish and bespoke for our client and her space.
What we did :
Painting:
Hand painted with subtle texture (painting in multiple directions) with a custom mix of 50/50 Potters Clay and Crisp White Premium Chalk Paint using a Staalmeester series 2020 size 18 and and pointed tip size 12 for corners and edges loading plenty of paint as we go; once dry lightly sanded with 240 grit sand paper removing most of the texture and leaving behind very subtle movements
Wax: A blended wax of 40 Dark wax and 60 clear wax for subtle ageing over the piece. Brushed over with Staalmeester 3600 and wiped back with lint free rag.
Inspired by this project? To purchase Artisan Premium Chalk Paint click here
To purchase Staalmeester brushes for best experience click here
To Purchase Artisan Waxes click here
Or to explore it all in person, save the photo and bookmark this page and find an Artisan Retailer by clicking here
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke furniture and interiors through the merging of Taylored Revival and Vintro Paint NZ and with several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
To provide the best possible experience for our customers we have also curated artisanal tools including the world renowned Staalmeester brushes which work in perfect unison with our Premium Chalk Paint and otehr ranges with there rich and creamy consistency. From the advanced bristle materials through to the INOX steel ferrules it all really helps to achieve the best results, and yes brushes do make a big difference to your painting experience and finish.
Aside from our unique range of products, we are also proud of our decades worth of experience in the field of decorative painting and training. Having been recognised locally and overseas for these efforts has also led us to directly train over three thousand people and paint over two thousand bespoke furniture or interior pieces for clients.
Heritage of Taylored Revival
Taylored Revival or TR as it was known by its regulars was a family business started in a garage in East Auckland in 2012. A leading decorative painting studio which undertook thousands of commissions projects over the years and was considered the leading Chalk Paint retailer in the Australasian region. Progressing through the years from a small retail store in Whitford through to a large format 300m2 retail site in Botany. Take a quick look at the history and the prequel to The Artisan Company below.
Sleek Contemporary Metallic
A great paint recipe for those looking to create a luxe modern contemporary look . The Metallic Creme is highly reflective creating a beautiful pewter finish paired with Carbon Black making it sleek, chic and completely bespoke. The drawers have been painted in Carbon Black with Clear Wax whilst the frames and handles in the Artisan Metallic Creme.
What you will need: (sized subject to the type of project)
Carbon Black Premium Chalk Paint
Pewter Metallic Creme
Artisan Clear wax
Staalmeester Series 2020 Pro hybrid size 18
Series 1060 Spalter brush
Series 3600 Natural bristle brush
Method
Painting:
Paint and feather 1 coat of Carbon Black Premium Chalk Paint in all directions. With your size 18 brush, make sure you load the paint on generously, then spread, take the pressure of your paint brush and feather and flatten the brush strokes while wet. Apply 1-2 coats until you achieve full coverage
Once dry lightly sand any unnatural textures using 240 grit sandpaper until you are happy with the level of texture on it, note: when you sand Carbon Black it will scuff to light grey colour, this will disappear once you apply your wax.
Waxing:
In sections with your Staalmeester natural bristle brush, apply the Artisan Clear wax brushing in all directions, lightly wipe away the excess wax with a lint-free rag as you go. Ensuring you only wax the areas that will remain black, don't wax the areas in which you plan to highlight in Pewter as the metallic creme will need to be applied straight onto the raw (unwaxed) premium chalk paint.
Metallic Creme:
Using your Spalter brush, pick up your Pewter Metallic Creme and brush out on your chosen areas (over the carbon black) where you would like to enhance it with Pewter, as your applying take the pressure off your brush to feather and blend any visible brushstrokes for a more flawless finish.
Once dry, apply your second coat of Pewter Metallic Creme to your selected areas.
TIP:
Spalter brushes are designed to work in with our Metallic Alchemy range and are available in different sizes to allow you to create beautiful, flawless metallic finishes.
You can also apply this method to any handles or hardware you want to update.
Download The Artisan Recipe by clicking here 
Take this Recipe into any Artisan Retailer for a live demo, find our retailers here.
Ready to paint and can't access a retailer? Order all your products online by clicking here
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke furniture and interiors through the merging of Taylored Revival and Vintro Paint NZ and with several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
To provide the best possible experience for our customers we have also curated artisanal tools including the world renowned Staalmeester brushes which work in perfect unison with our Premium Chalk Paint and otehr ranges with there rich and creamy consistency. From the advanced bristle materials through to the INOX steel ferrules it all really helps to achieve the best results, and yes brushes do make a big difference to your painting experience and finish.
Aside from our unique range of products, we are also proud of our decades worth of experience in the field of decorative painting and training. Having been recognised locally and overseas for these efforts has also led us to directly train over three thousand people and paint over two thousand bespoke furniture or interior pieces for clients.
Heritage of Taylored Revival
Taylored Revival or TR as it was known by its regulars was a family business started in a garage in East Auckland in 2012. A leading decorative painting studio which undertook thousands of commissions projects over the years and was considered the leading Chalk Paint retailer in the Australasian region. Progressing through the years from a small retail store in Whitford through to a large format 300m2 retail site in Botany. Take a quick look at the history and the prequel to The Artisan Company below.
Coastal Grey Blues
This paint finish evokes a beautiful fusion of both strength and calm. Soft and moody, we picture this restful paint finish sitting in a little beach shack along the coast. Sitting underneath the beautiful depth of the Carbon Black coloured wax are the soft and moody blues of Stormy Creek and Hokitika Gorge. The combination of these lovely colours would also look great as a textured rustic finish.
What you will need: (sizes dependant on the project)
Stormy Creek Premium Chalk Paint
Hokitika Gorge Premium Chalk Paint
Carbon Black Premium Chalk Paint
Artisan Clear wax
Artisan Dark wax
Staalmeester size 18 brush
Natural bristle brush
Lint-free rags
Optional: gold or silver gilding wax
Method
Painting:
Paint in all directions with your Stormy Creek Chalk Paint using a Staalmeester Series 2020 Pro hybrid size 18 brush. Loading the paint on your brush generously then spreading out the paint out.
Once dry if a second coat is required apply the second coat by brushing in all directions in areas that need filling.
Once dry, lightly sand any unnatural textures ensuring you allow the brush strokes and subtle texture to remain.
Coloured Waxing:
With a little bit of Artisan dark wax on your natural bristle brush, in sections, brush in all directions over the top of your Stormy Creek paint finish. Gently wipe off the excess Clear wax with a lint-free rag.
Hokitika Gorge Coloured wax:
Mix your Artisan Clear wax and Hokitika Premium Chalk Paint in a 1:1 ratio of strength. Pick up a small amount on your natural bristle brush and apply it in sections in the areas you wish to highlight. Gently wipe off the excess wax with your lint-free rag and continue onto the next section.
Carbon Black Coloured wax:
Use the mixing ratio as stated above to mix your coloured wax. Pick up a small amount on your natural bristle brush, brush out in the corners and details to create shadowing, age and depth, lightly blending out as you go, to create further depth and mood.
TIP: as you layer one wax over the other, mix and make the ratio stronger and stronger, the stronger you coloured wax is the smaller the section in which you will apply before wiping back.
Take a look at how to work with multiple coloured waxes on this video
Download The Artisan Recipe by clicking here 
Take this Recipe into any Artisan Retailer for a live demo, find our retailers here.
Ready to paint and can't access a retailer? Order all your products online by clicking here
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke furniture and interiors through the merging of Taylored Revival and Vintro Paint NZ and with several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
To provide the best possible experience for our customers we have also curated artisanal tools including the world renowned Staalmeester brushes which work in perfect unison with our Premium Chalk Paint and otehr ranges with there rich and creamy consistency. From the advanced bristle materials through to the INOX steel ferrules it all really helps to achieve the best results, and yes brushes do make a big difference to your painting experience and finish.
Aside from our unique range of products, we are also proud of our decades worth of experience in the field of decorative painting and training. Having been recognised locally and overseas for these efforts has also led us to directly train over three thousand people and paint over two thousand bespoke furniture or interior pieces for clients.
Heritage of Taylored Revival
Taylored Revival or TR as it was known by its regulars was a family business started in a garage in East Auckland in 2012. A leading decorative painting studio which undertook thousands of commissions projects over the years and was considered the leading Chalk Paint retailer in the Australasian region. Progressing through the years from a small retail store in Whitford through to a large format 300m2 retail site in Botany. Take a quick look at the history and the prequel to The Artisan Company below.
Fresh, Light & Airy
Fresh, Light & Airy is this beautiful paint finish, going white with depth and character, it's going white but still with holding an elegant softness.
What you will need:
Imperial Linen Premium Chalk Paint 1 Litre
Sea Mist Premium Chalk Paint 120ml
Potters Clay Premium Chalk Paint 120ml
Clubhouse Grey Premium Chalk Paint 120ml
Soft Gold Metallic Creme 120ml
Staalmeester Series 2020 Pro hybrid size 18
Series 3600 Natural bristle brush
Lint-free rags
Method
Painting:
Spread out 1 coat of Imperial Linen Premium Chalk Paint in all directions. With your size 18 brush, make sure you load the paint on generously to achieve good coverage on the first coat. Once dry, if there are any areas that have not been covered, lightly feather the paint over those areas or apply a second coat .
Once dry lightly sand any unnatural textures ensuring you allow the brush strokes and subtle texture to remain.
Metallic Creme:
Apply the Soft gold metallic creme to any areas you wish to highlight, such as the bevels, edges and details.
Waxing:
Sea Mist coloured wax:
Mix the Artisan Clear wax and Sea Mist Premium Chalk Paint together in a 1:1 ratio. Pick up a small amount on your natural bristle brush and apply it over your piece in a section. Gently wipe off the excess wax with your lint-free rag and repeat until you have waxed the entire piece. Once you have waxed the entire piece let it settle and move onto your next mixture.
Potters Clay coloured wax:
Mix your Potters Clay coloured wax make it slightly stronger in strength, pick up a small amount on your natural bristle brush, and lightly brush over "selected" areas such as corners, carvings and areas you want to create some "shadowing" then very gently wipe and blend with your clean lint free rag.
Clubhouse Grey coloured wax:
Follow the mixing ratio stated above to create your coloured wax, pick up a small amount on your natural bristle brush, in sections, and lightly brush over the details and corners to create further shadowing and depth, making sure to turn over your lint-free rag to a clean section as you gently wipe away the excess wax.
TIP:
Lightly buff some triple zero fine grade steel wool over selected areas to highlight the large flat areas and pull back some coloured wax if you are finding the coloured waxes too strong.
Download The Artisan Recipe by clicking here 
Take this Recipe into any Artisan Retailer for a live demo, find our retailers here.
Ready to paint and can't access a retailer? Order all your products online by clicking here
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke furniture and interiors through the merging of Taylored Revival and Vintro Paint NZ and with several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
To provide the best possible experience for our customers we have also curated artisanal tools including the world renowned Staalmeester brushes which work in perfect unison with our Premium Chalk Paint and otehr ranges with there rich and creamy consistency. From the advanced bristle materials through to the INOX steel ferrules it all really helps to achieve the best results, and yes brushes do make a big difference to your painting experience and finish.
Aside from our unique range of products, we are also proud of our decades worth of experience in the field of decorative painting and training. Having been recognised locally and overseas for these efforts has also led us to directly train over three thousand people and paint over two thousand bespoke furniture or interior pieces for clients.
Heritage of Taylored Revival
Taylored Revival or TR as it was known by its regulars was a family business started in a garage in East Auckland in 2012. A leading decorative painting studio which undertook thousands of commissions projects over the years and was considered the leading Chalk Paint retailer in the Australasian region. Progressing through the years from a small retail store in Whitford through to a large format 300m2 retail site in Botany. Take a quick look at the history and the prequel to The Artisan Company below.
Distressed & Rustic in Country Mustard
A bold and rustic paint finish. With a stunning, warm, old-worldly glow, this highly decorative finish is eye capturing and show-stoppingly beautiful. Create this look with hints of dark green, and accents of red and brown hues, the finishing touches of Classic Gold metallic creme all blended, layered and beautifully shaded, and you will have yourself a Country Mustard masterpiece full of depth age and character.
What you will need: (sizes dependant on the project)
Country Mustard Premium Chalk Paint
Brickyard Premium Chalk Paint
Starling Premium Chalk Paint
Artisan Dark wax
Staalmeester size 18 brush
Natural bristle brush
Lint-free rags
Optional: gold or silver gilding wax
Method
Painting:
Paint in all directions with your County Mustard Chalk Paint using a Staalmeester Series 2020 Pro hybrid size 18 brush. Loading the paint on your brush generously then spreading out the paint out.
Once dry if a second coat is required apply the second coat by brushing in all directions in areas that need filling.
Once dry, lightly sand any unnatural textures ensuring you allow the brush strokes and subtle texture to remain.
Coloured Waxing and detailing:
Take a look at the Video here
Detail & Enhance
Enhance with metallic gold gilding wax or metallic creme
Download The Artisan Recipe by clicking here 
TIP: use clear wax back over the coloured waxes to blend and highlight if you feel your coloured waxes are too strong
Take this Recipe into any Artisan Retailer for a live demo, find our retailers here.
Ready to paint and can't access a retailer? Order all your products online by clicking here
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke furniture and interiors through the merging of Taylored Revival and Vintro Paint NZ and with several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
To provide the best possible experience for our customers we have also curated artisanal tools including the world renowned Staalmeester brushes which work in perfect unison with our Premium Chalk Paint and otehr ranges with there rich and creamy consistency. From the advanced bristle materials through to the INOX steel ferrules it all really helps to achieve the best results, and yes brushes do make a big difference to your painting experience and finish.
Aside from our unique range of products, we are also proud of our decades worth of experience in the field of decorative painting and training. Having been recognised locally and overseas for these efforts has also led us to directly train over three thousand people and paint over two thousand bespoke furniture or interior pieces for clients.
Heritage of Taylored Revival
Taylored Revival or TR as it was known by its regulars was a family business started in a garage in East Auckland in 2012. A leading decorative painting studio which undertook thousands of commissions projects over the years and was considered the leading Chalk Paint retailer in the Australasian region. Progressing through the years from a small retail store in Whitford through to a large format 300m2 retail site in Botany. Take a quick look at the history and the prequel to The Artisan Company below.
Artisan Metallic Creme's
Turn ordinary into extraordinary
Loaded with quality metallic pigments, smooth and creamy, Transform anything into your chosen Artisan Metallic finish, create metallic paint effects on decor, furniture, walls, doors and more
metallic alchemy
artisan metallic finishes made easy
Watch how easy it is to create an Artisan Pewter Finish
We love this gentle neutral, sitting somewhere between grey & beige. A beautiful sophisticated neutral that works well with both cool and warm colours. Stunning on furniture with Premium Chalk Paint but also a great neutral on walls with Matte Estate and even outdoors with Velvet Luxe.
We love the sophistication of Clubhouse grey, a beautiful versatile dark grey with stunning depth. We love how deep and rich it gets with Carbon black wax or how light and "concrete like" it gets with Crisp White Wax. On it's own it's a grey that is quite striking and can work in a myriad of interior design styles from classic to contemporary
A lovely dusky mid green that is easy on the eye and easy to work around in an interior spaces as it is, with lashings of dark wax will transform this green into a lovely french style finish, with Carbon Black wax it veers more to grey with an industrial vibe. Pairs beautifully with earthy wood tones and natural woods or textiles, or gold for a bit of luxe
Summer Project: Table in Artisan Velvet Luxe and Artisan Stone Effects with Video
Summer is truly here in NZ and one of the beauties of No Sanding, No Priming; minimal prep is that a redo or creating a new look over an existing Artisan paint finish is a simple as it was the first time, just paint straight over pretty much any existing finish whether it be varnish or paint.
As part of Artisan At Home project this table which was given a Bruised Petal look last Autumn has this summer has been re-imagined into a different look and style with Ocean Trench in Velvet Luxe; our little prep, hybrid chalk paint that self levels ideal for a one colour finish that is suitable for both indoors and outdoors. This deep mysterious colour has been paired with our lightest Stone Effects in Rustic Rye creating a wonderful striking contrast with the appearance and feel of a stone top all painted straight over the previous bruised petal finish with no prep other than a clean. Artisan colours and finishes allows you to transcend through different styles, to suit or to help create the bespoke look and feel you are wanting to for your space whether it be a dusky pink or stone top finish; it's all possible with Artisan Paints and Products. .
What we did :
Table legs and frame :
Hand painted with Ocean Trench Velvet Luxe using a Staalmeester 2 inch and 1 inch flat brush, 2 x coats over Bruised Petal.
Top : Stone Effects in Rustic Rye using stone effects spreading tool kits in all 3 sizes. A firm, smooth flat spread on the first coat in multiple directions followed by a second smooth flat spread in opposing directions from the first coat to create strong variation but minimal peaks and rustic textures for ease of cleaning.
Rustic Rye Stone Effects was lightened further with a crisp white wash to suit this outdoor space. To do this: Dilute crisp white premium chalk paint with water in a container ; start with a 70 water 30 paint mix, try it out on your stone effects top then adjust to suit, add more crisp white premium chalk paint to lighten further and make the wash stronger, add more water to dilute further and make the wash more subtle to suit. This will also decoratively enhance the texture further.
With your pre-mixed crisp white wash use your staalmeester brush to brush out over a small section and lightly rag with a clean lint free rag to blend it in. Repeat until you have covered the entire top
Once the wash was dry ( a few minutes after ragging) we followed with 3 thin coats of Artisan Lacquer for ease of clean for a table top surface
Tip: When doing Stone Effects on a table top we always recommend adding a top coat of Artisan lacquer for ease of cleaning see video of how easy it is to clean a textured stone top after applying lacquer.
See video below of cleaning the table top and a closer look at the one the many possible stone effects possible through Artisan Stone Effects
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Inspired by this Project?
To purchase Staalmeester brushes for best experience click here
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The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke furniture and interiors through the merging of Taylored Revival and Vintro Paint NZ and with several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
To provide the best possible experience for our customers we have also curated artisanal tools including the world renowned Staalmeester brushes which work in perfect unison with our Premium Chalk Paint and otehr ranges with there rich and creamy consistency. From the advanced bristle materials through to the INOX steel ferrules it all really helps to achieve the best results, and yes brushes do make a big difference to your painting experience and finish.
Aside from our unique range of products, we are also proud of our decades worth of experience in the field of decorative painting and training. Having been recognised locally and overseas for these efforts has also led us to directly train over three thousand people and paint over two thousand bespoke furniture or interior pieces for clients.
Heritage of Taylored Revival
Taylored Revival or TR as it was known by its regulars was a family business started in a garage in East Auckland in 2012. A leading decorative painting studio which undertook thousands of commissions projects over the years and was considered the leading Chalk Paint retailer in the Australasian region. Progressing through the years from a small retail store in Whitford through to a large format 300m2 retail site in Botany. Take a quick look at the history and the prequel to The Artisan Company below.
Commissioned Bookcase in Artisan Premium Chalk Paint
Bookcases are ideal for an Artisan Makeover, often large and blocky, customers often find them too dark, too orange too overbearing. A great chance to revive it suit the colour and styling of your home in a finish that you like; making it a bespoke piece in your home, appearing like it was made and designed for the space rather than being the odd piece out or an after thought. With bookcases often being larger in size an Artisan Paint finish can make a big impact in your interior space and the area that it sits in. We often recommend doing the internals in a contrast or slightly differently to break up the "blockiness" of a bookcase; it also allows you to add a bespoke and special detail to the piece, whether it be through freshening it up in an Artisan White or punching it out in a colour that you have drawn from the space or outlook.
This commission piece in it's new finish has given it a completely new look and style, elegant light and sophisticated, lightly aged on the externals for a character finish working in with the imperfections to bringing it to life as part of the overall finish. The new Artisan paint finish makes it appear larger yet softer at the same time in the colours and finish to perfectly suit our clients space
What we did :
Painting externals :
Hand painted with sublte texture in a custom mix of 50/50 Potters Clay and Crisp White, using staalmeester series 2020 size 18. Once dry and completely covered, lightly sand with 240 grit sandpaper to remove any unwanted textures leaving behind subtle textures only.
Waxing: a mix of Artisan dark Wax and clear wax to create a light brown wax for subtle ageing. Brushed on with Staalmeester 3600 brush and wiped back with lint free rag,
(optional) some areas were given more lowlights and framing by dry brushing Artisan Dark wax in specific areas then lightly dusting off with a clean lint free rag
TiP: if you ever find your dark wax to be too dark or heavy, use plain clear wax back over it to remove , simply brush it on in circular motion and firmly wipe with a clean lint free rag to remove; works like an eraser.
Internals : Edged and cut in around the internals and shelving with a one inch (10) Staalmeester flat brush in Velvet Luxe in Wild Tusk with the surfaces rolled over with Staalmeester mini rollers for a flat; smooth one colour finish. 2 and half coats with a roller (no wax as Velvet Luxe does not require it) Note: a mini roller will allow you to paint flatter surfaces like this easier and faster and is ideal when doing a flat finish where no hand painted texture is required.
Tip: When looking to do the internals a different colour or neutral, you can either go tone on tone by using the same colour and mixing a little white until you get to the right tone, contrasting with a white or darker colour or one of our favourites is if you have colour in your home, artwork, a special outlook, or detail in your home in colour draw one of the colours out on the internals of your bookcase to link the space and create a bespoke detail unique to your home.If you use your bookcase for displaying decor, choose a colour that will compliment what you are displaying eg) if it's full of crystals and glass a deep dark backdrop can help to create mood, enhance the crystal and glass and elevate your setting even more.
Inspired by this project? To purchase Artisan Premium Chalk Paint click here
To purchase Staalmeester brushes for best experience click here
To Purchase Artisan Waxes click here
To Purchase Artisan Velvet Luxe click here:
Or to explore it all in person, save the photo and bookmark this page and find an Artisan Retailer by clicking here
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke furniture and interiors through the merging of Taylored Revival and Vintro Paint NZ and with several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
To provide the best possible experience for our customers we have also curated artisanal tools including the world renowned Staalmeester brushes which work in perfect unison with our Premium Chalk Paint and otehr ranges with there rich and creamy consistency. From the advanced bristle materials through to the INOX steel ferrules it all really helps to achieve the best results, and yes brushes do make a big difference to your painting experience and finish.
Aside from our unique range of products, we are also proud of our decades worth of experience in the field of decorative painting and training. Having been recognised locally and overseas for these efforts has also led us to directly train over three thousand people and paint over two thousand bespoke furniture or interior pieces for clients.
Heritage of Taylored Revival
Taylored Revival or TR as it was known by its regulars was a family business started in a garage in East Auckland in 2012. A leading decorative painting studio which undertook thousands of commissions projects over the years and was considered the leading Chalk Paint retailer in the Australasian region. Progressing through the years from a small retail store in Whitford through to a large format 300m2 retail site in Botany. Take a quick look at the history and the prequel to The Artisan Company below.
Commissioned Dropside Tea Trolley
Vintage drops side tables or tea trolleys are some of the most versatile pieces for interiors, often petite in side with a multitude of modern ways to use them; from holding towels and soaps, as a small decorative hallway table, a table for holding liquors, work it as a half round table with one side extended out as a front entrance table or use it as a piece for holding extras in the kitchen or as a tea trolley, we find these to be super multifunctional and depending on how you plan to use yours you can decide on an Artisan Paint Finish to suit.
This piece has been revived to work in with our clients home, with a tired top a hand painted decorative wood finish has been creating using only Artisan Chalk Paint and coloured waxes. The frame neutralised in a Sophisticated neutral, aged to work in with the markings and history that comes with the piece and the wheels revived in Artisan Metallics. Overall giving a completely different interpretation of the piece and allowing our client to continue having this character piece whilst having it stylishly fitting in with the re-styling of her home. Hold on to those Old fold out tables and tea trolleys they are a gem when it comes to it multitude of uses and ways to revive it in Artisan Paints
What we did :
Painting (The Top and tray ) :
Hand painted with deep linear texture (painting in one direction )loading the paint up very generously in Tahr Premium Chalk Paint; using a Staalmeester 3600 Pure Bristle brush for texture over brushing in one direction for deep "one way texture" in two coats. (you may get some pulling of the paint but this is all part of it) once dry; lightly sand any irregular texture using 240 grit sand paper ( the texture will powder off like chalk dust) ensuring you leave plenty of texture behind
Waxing: Apply Artisan Dark wax directly over the dried Tahr in one direction replicating wood grain and ensuring you apply one section at a time, then wipe with clean lint free rag (in one direction) until touch dry. Repeat until you have covered the entire top.
Then mix yourself a strong potters clay coloured wax 60 paint 40 wax, and lightly dry brush with a clean and dry staalmeester 3600 pure bristle brush in a linear motion (one way) to create subtle variation
TiP: ensure there is very little of this wax on your brush, load up just the tips of the brush then dab it on a rag to remove some then lightly dust it over your table top in one direction; we're talking teeny tiny amount.
Once done use clear wax on your pure bristle brush and lightly dry brush over the entire surface this will blend and merge some of the variation as well as add another protective layer. gently and lightly dust excess off with a clean lint free rag.
Leave about 40 minutes then come back and buff your beautiful decorative wood finish with a clean lint free rag to help set and add a bit of sheen to the finish.
Frame: Paint in a 50/50 mix of Potters Clay and Crisp white using a Staalmeester angled brush and pointed tip size 12 ( use a brush in proportion to the frame you are painting
Waxing the frame: mix 50 / 50 clear wax and dark wax to create a subtle dark wax and brush over the frame and wipe back with lint free rag, to create low lights and age in edges and dips lightly dry brush full strength dark wax and gently wipe with rag.
Wheels : paint in Carbon Black Premium Chalk Paint, then Pewter Metallic Creme
Tip: with pieces like this its sometimes easier to tip it upside down first and paint in this view before turning it upright then painting what you can see
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The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke furniture and interiors through the merging of Taylored Revival and Vintro Paint NZ and with several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
To provide the best possible experience for our customers we have also curated artisanal tools including the world renowned Staalmeester brushes which work in perfect unison with our Premium Chalk Paint and otehr ranges with there rich and creamy consistency. From the advanced bristle materials through to the INOX steel ferrules it all really helps to achieve the best results, and yes brushes do make a big difference to your painting experience and finish.
Aside from our unique range of products, we are also proud of our decades worth of experience in the field of decorative painting and training. Having been recognised locally and overseas for these efforts has also led us to directly train over three thousand people and paint over two thousand bespoke furniture or interior pieces for clients.
Heritage of Taylored Revival
Taylored Revival or TR as it was known by its regulars was a family business started in a garage in East Auckland in 2012. A leading decorative painting studio which undertook thousands of commissions projects over the years and was considered the leading Chalk Paint retailer in the Australasian region. Progressing through the years from a small retail store in Whitford through to a large format 300m2 retail site in Botany. Take a quick look at the history and the prequel to The Artisan Company below.
Commissioned Hall Table in Artisan Premium Chalk Paint
A small colour change and some new handles can have massive impact on a piece as this commission piece shows. As part of a home restyling this once dark and heavy looking piece has been revived and lightened with a beautiful Artisan custom neutral, detailed with character utilising Artisan waxes. Our client was after a specific neutral and through custom mixing; the perfect shade was created reviving the piece into something current, stylish and bespoke for our client and her space.
What we did :
Painting:
Hand painted with subtle texture (painting in multiple directions) with a custom mix of 50/50 Potters Clay and Crisp White Premium Chalk Paint using a Staalmeester series 2020 size 18 and and pointed tip size 12 for corners and edges loading plenty of paint as we go; once dry lightly sanded with 240 grit sand paper removing most of the texture and leaving behind very subtle movements
Wax: A blended wax of 40 Dark wax and 60 clear wax for subtle ageing over the piece. Brushed over with Staalmeester 3600 and wiped back with lint free rag.
Inspired by this project? To purchase Artisan Premium Chalk Paint click here
To purchase Staalmeester brushes for best experience click here
To Purchase Artisan Waxes click here
Or to explore it all in person, save the photo and bookmark this page and find an Artisan Retailer by clicking here
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke furniture and interiors through the merging of Taylored Revival and Vintro Paint NZ and with several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
To provide the best possible experience for our customers we have also curated artisanal tools including the world renowned Staalmeester brushes which work in perfect unison with our Premium Chalk Paint and otehr ranges with there rich and creamy consistency. From the advanced bristle materials through to the INOX steel ferrules it all really helps to achieve the best results, and yes brushes do make a big difference to your painting experience and finish.
Aside from our unique range of products, we are also proud of our decades worth of experience in the field of decorative painting and training. Having been recognised locally and overseas for these efforts has also led us to directly train over three thousand people and paint over two thousand bespoke furniture or interior pieces for clients.
Heritage of Taylored Revival
Taylored Revival or TR as it was known by its regulars was a family business started in a garage in East Auckland in 2012. A leading decorative painting studio which undertook thousands of commissions projects over the years and was considered the leading Chalk Paint retailer in the Australasian region. Progressing through the years from a small retail store in Whitford through to a large format 300m2 retail site in Botany. Take a quick look at the history and the prequel to The Artisan Company below.
Commissioned Coffee Table; Dark to light in Artisan Premium Chalk Paint
Doing Artisan white with character; white doesn't have to be bland or stark and this beautiful commission project of a coffee table shows just that, originally a high gloss and tired table with chips and markings from it's history, Premium Chalk Paint has been used to hand paint directly over the existing surface to create hand painted texture, using the rich body of the paint to fill in fine scratches then applying an artisan coloured wash to subtly age, detail and enhance the imperfections to fit into the overall look of a softly aged, elegant white coffee table. Sealed with Artisan Premium lacquer for durability and practicality for the bespoke hand painted finish to function as a high use coffee table.
A great example for those who want to go from dark to white with en existing coffee table or large piece of furniture; without it being a stark contemporary white. Going from dark to light on a large piece of furniture can instantly brighten, lift and shift the mood in an interior space; adding a more restful calming touch to the room.
What we did :
Painting:
Hand painted with texture (painting in all directions) in Wild Tusk Premium Chalk Paint using a Staalmeester series 2020 size 18 and and pointed tip size 12 for corners and edges loading plenty of paint as we go. It's important to use brushes in proportion to your piece to avoid paint build up. Painted in two good coats brushing in all directions both times. Once dry; lightly sanded with 240 grit sandpaper to remove excess texture and to create a silky smooth touch to the surface but leaving plenty of texture behind
Colour Wash: A colour wash was required for creating a subtle age over the white and also to allow us to use Artisan Premium Lacquer as a finishing top coat.(remember you can't use Artisan Lacquer over coloured waxes)
Tahr Premium Chalk Paint diluted with water in a cup, 70% water 30% Artisan Tahr Premium Chalk Paint, mixed together to create a light brown dye like consistency. Picking up a small amount of the colour wash (just enough to wet the tips of the bristles) with our staalmeester series 2020 brush in size 18. Brushed over Wild Tusk in one directions and lightly ragged over with a clean lint free rag creating a soft subtle age working in sections until the entire coffee table was covered in a an artisan coloured wash/
Tip: if you find your wash too strong in areas or becomes a little patchy, pick up plain water on your brush and rework the area by brushing over and wipe to adjust, works like an eraser.
A second colour wash was then created this time making it a little stronger a 50/50 mix of water and Tahr Premium Chalk Paint and this was used to create low lights and define areas with age using Staalmeester angled fitch brushing on in selected areas and then ragging back .
Lacquer: Artisan Premium Matte Lacquer applied with a Staalmeester flat 2inch brush to seal the hand painted finish and for durability.
Inspired by this project? To purchase Artisan Premium Chalk Paint click here
To purchase Staalmeester brushes for best experience click here
To Purchase Artisan Lacquers click here
Or to explore it all in person, save the photo and bookmark this page and find an Artisan Retailer by clicking here
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke furniture and interiors through the merging of Taylored Revival and Vintro Paint NZ and with several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
To provide the best possible experience for our customers we have also curated artisanal tools including the world renowned Staalmeester brushes which work in perfect unison with our Premium Chalk Paint and otehr ranges with there rich and creamy consistency. From the advanced bristle materials through to the INOX steel ferrules it all really helps to achieve the best results, and yes brushes do make a big difference to your painting experience and finish.
Aside from our unique range of products, we are also proud of our decades worth of experience in the field of decorative painting and training. Having been recognised locally and overseas for these efforts has also led us to directly train over three thousand people and paint over two thousand bespoke furniture or interior pieces for clients.
Heritage of Taylored Revival
Taylored Revival or TR as it was known by its regulars was a family business started in a garage in East Auckland in 2012. A leading decorative painting studio which undertook thousands of commissions projects over the years and was considered the leading Chalk Paint retailer in the Australasian region. Progressing through the years from a small retail store in Whitford through to a large format 300m2 retail site in Botany. Take a quick look at the history and the prequel to The Artisan Company below.
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