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. Full 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
Textured & Rustic with metallic hues for rustic opulence
Changing the face of decorative painting by making even more possible with crafted Artisanal paints and products and being able to do it quickly. Allowing you to create whatever you can imagine quickly and easily, with no sanding or priming required. Encouraging people to add their bespoke touch to their interior space with Artisanal finishes. If it's rustic, french finishes, aged, textured or pretty much any decorative paint effect, then Artisan Premium Chalk Paint and wax system is your go to. Easy manipulation for endless paint effects with the ability to layer colours effortlessly; create texture on the smoothest surface or create age on the most contemporary substrate.
Pair a rustic and textured paint finish with the Artisan Metallic Alchemy range and the ability to add some luxe and opulence to balance your rustic finish results in something completely artful and bespoke. An ever changing finish as it reflects and adjusts with it's luminous hues. Filled with soul and character it's becomes a piece that is unattainable unless you hand paint it with Artisan paints and products.
This finish is a complete illusion of layers with depth, strong rustic vibes whilst being luxurious and opulent the perfect finish for these which will be heading into a bedroom with a large Velvet headboard and dressed with large wooden lamps dressed with class and soft furnishings. An advanced technique suitable for those who love rustic and feel like being a little bold... a chameleon rustic finish full of glamour and opulence and definitely one that is hard to capture the depth and beauty in photos but certainly a finish that comes to life when seen in person. So we've taken a couple of shots in different lighting to show the nuances in this subtly reflective piece
What we did
Painted the entire bedside with extreme texture using Tahr - Premium Chalk Paint
Artisan coloured wax in Clubhouse Grey
Artisan coloured wax in Wild Tusk
Artisan colour smudge in Liberty - Premium Chalk Paint by diluting this down and smudging the colour in specific areas only.
Tyler Gold - Metallic Glaze then steel wooled back
flicking splatters of gold and Clubhouse Grey
finishing with highlights and shading with Clubhouse Grey wax and Metallic Glide in Forgotten Gold
Brushes used : Spalter brush (1060-20), series 2020 size 18(2020-18), Pure Bristle Brush (3600-20)
Inspired by this Project?
To Purchase Premium Chalk Paints click here:
For Brushes Click here
Or to explore it all in person, save the photo / bookmark this page and find an Artisan by Retailer 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.
Blended Artisan Velvet Luxe - Tropical Style Chair
Chairs are one of those projects you don't want to have to paint and then wax, with smaller details and many sides to a chair, whether you have a set or just one to do it's one of those projects you want done fast, so Artisan Velvet Luxe is a great go to for chairs, just paint, cover and once dry you are done. Today we're showcasing the beautiful matte velvety finish that is Velvet Luxe on this chair, although ideal for a one colour contemporary finish, Velvet Luxe (like our premium chalk paints) comes in 67 Artisan colours and can be mixed together for endless custom shades and hues. So here we have a chair that has been painted and blended in multiple colours transforming what was a dark varnished chair into something artful and bespoke as a decor piece to hold towels and soaps in a tropical style bathroom.
What we did
Painted the entire chair in one coat of Tropical lagoon Velvet Luxe
Once dry we started to paint, mix and blend onto the chair. Darker blues you see is a mix of Tropical Lagoon with a touch of Carbon Black, blended out to Tropical Lagoon with the rest being a mix and blend of Dusky Fields and Tropical Lagoon then ending with Dusky Fields around the feet .
Detailed with forgotten gold glide
Brushes used : The One brush, Spalter brush and detail brush (all of the "One Series" bristles are perfect for blending)
Mixing and blending is a lot of fun and with a couple of colours you can create many ombre'd, mixed and blended looks on pretty much anything you like with little to no prep, utilising that luxe matte finish with it all being durable and wipeable. Artisan Velvet Luxe is a great go to for chairs whether it be a one colour or mixed and blended finish.
Inspired by this Project?
To Purchase Artisan Velvet Luxe click here:
For Brushes Click here
Or to explore it all in person, save the photo / bookmark this page and find a Premium Artisan Retailer who will stock the full range of Artisan Velvet Luxe 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.
Mahogany half round table in Artisan Stone - Tuscan style stone finish
We recently released a video on how to create a Tuscan style stone finish on a plastic barrel and it's been great to see the large number of video streams from this; a simple technique with a little know how creating a beautiful varied Artisan stone finish with strong tuscan vibes.
So today we're answering the question of whether this can be applied to furniture and what would that look like, the answer is yes and it looks like an Artisan Stone piece.
Here it is, your typical dark Mahogany half round table transformed into Artisan Stone... competed in the same finish as the plastic barrel shown in the video using the exact same technique, with the only difference being that we dropped down in size when it came to the brush, working instead with a Staalmeester pointed tip (same bristles as series 2020) in proportion to the piece of furniture for the coloured washes and being guided by the furniture and it's natural lines we've chosen to emphasise and shadow according to the shape of your classic half round table. (Artisan Stone Spreaders were still used in the same way)
Click on the photo below to access the behind the scenes Video it will take you to a page where you will need to add it to cart and go through our online checkout. The video is completely complimentary so payment is not required. Just enter your details and the Video will be sent to your inbox to be streamed and viewed as well as the notes for the Video. The Video follows the behind the scenes on transforming this plastic barrel to Artisan Stone and how to quickly elevate your Artisan Stone Effects into an aged organic tuscan style stone finish and as you see here the technique can be applied to any surface you like!
Inspired by this Project?
To Purchase Artisan Stone Effects online click here:
Or to explore it all in person, save the photo / bookmark this page and find an Artisan Retailer by clicking here Everything you see in the video is available at all Premium Artisan Retailers and available at selected Artisan stockists. Please call ahead of time to see if Artisan Stone Effects it is available at your local.
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.
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
Textured & Rustic with metallic hues for rustic opulence
Changing the face of decorative painting by making even more possible with crafted Artisanal paints and products and being able to do it quickly. Allowing you to create whatever you can imagine quickly and easily, with no sanding or priming required. Encouraging people to add their bespoke touch to their interior space with Artisanal finishes. If it's rustic, french finishes, aged, textured or pretty much any decorative paint effect, then Artisan Premium Chalk Paint and wax system is your go to. Easy manipulation for endless paint effects with the ability to layer colours effortlessly; create texture on the smoothest surface or create age on the most contemporary substrate.
Pair a rustic and textured paint finish with the Artisan Metallic Alchemy range and the ability to add some luxe and opulence to balance your rustic finish results in something completely artful and bespoke. An ever changing finish as it reflects and adjusts with it's luminous hues. Filled with soul and character it's becomes a piece that is unattainable unless you hand paint it with Artisan paints and products.
This finish is a complete illusion of layers with depth, strong rustic vibes whilst being luxurious and opulent the perfect finish for these which will be heading into a bedroom with a large Velvet headboard and dressed with large wooden lamps dressed with class and soft furnishings. An advanced technique suitable for those who love rustic and feel like being a little bold... a chameleon rustic finish full of glamour and opulence and definitely one that is hard to capture the depth and beauty in photos but certainly a finish that comes to life when seen in person. So we've taken a couple of shots in different lighting to show the nuances in this subtly reflective piece
What we did
Painted the entire bedside with extreme texture using Tahr - Premium Chalk Paint
Artisan coloured wax in Clubhouse Grey
Artisan coloured wax in Wild Tusk
Artisan colour smudge in Liberty - Premium Chalk Paint by diluting this down and smudging the colour in specific areas only.
Tyler Gold - Metallic Glaze then steel wooled back
flicking splatters of gold and Clubhouse Grey
finishing with highlights and shading with Clubhouse Grey wax and Metallic Glide in Forgotten Gold
Brushes used : Spalter brush (1060-20), series 2020 size 18(2020-18), Pure Bristle Brush (3600-20)
Inspired by this Project?
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Or to explore it all in person, save the photo / bookmark this page and find an Artisan by Retailer 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.
Blended Artisan Velvet Luxe - Tropical Style Chair
Chairs are one of those projects you don't want to have to paint and then wax, with smaller details and many sides to a chair, whether you have a set or just one to do it's one of those projects you want done fast, so Artisan Velvet Luxe is a great go to for chairs, just paint, cover and once dry you are done. Today we're showcasing the beautiful matte velvety finish that is Velvet Luxe on this chair, although ideal for a one colour contemporary finish, Velvet Luxe (like our premium chalk paints) comes in 67 Artisan colours and can be mixed together for endless custom shades and hues. So here we have a chair that has been painted and blended in multiple colours transforming what was a dark varnished chair into something artful and bespoke as a decor piece to hold towels and soaps in a tropical style bathroom.
What we did
Painted the entire chair in one coat of Tropical lagoon Velvet Luxe
Once dry we started to paint, mix and blend onto the chair. Darker blues you see is a mix of Tropical Lagoon with a touch of Carbon Black, blended out to Tropical Lagoon with the rest being a mix and blend of Dusky Fields and Tropical Lagoon then ending with Dusky Fields around the feet .
Detailed with forgotten gold glide
Brushes used : The One brush, Spalter brush and detail brush (all of the "One Series" bristles are perfect for blending)
Mixing and blending is a lot of fun and with a couple of colours you can create many ombre'd, mixed and blended looks on pretty much anything you like with little to no prep, utilising that luxe matte finish with it all being durable and wipeable. Artisan Velvet Luxe is a great go to for chairs whether it be a one colour or mixed and blended finish.
Inspired by this Project?
To Purchase Artisan Velvet Luxe click here:
For Brushes Click here
Or to explore it all in person, save the photo / bookmark this page and find a Premium Artisan Retailer who will stock the full range of Artisan Velvet Luxe 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.
Mahogany half round table in Artisan Stone - Tuscan style stone finish
We recently released a video on how to create a Tuscan style stone finish on a plastic barrel and it's been great to see the large number of video streams from this; a simple technique with a little know how creating a beautiful varied Artisan stone finish with strong tuscan vibes.
So today we're answering the question of whether this can be applied to furniture and what would that look like, the answer is yes and it looks like an Artisan Stone piece.
Here it is, your typical dark Mahogany half round table transformed into Artisan Stone... competed in the same finish as the plastic barrel shown in the video using the exact same technique, with the only difference being that we dropped down in size when it came to the brush, working instead with a Staalmeester pointed tip (same bristles as series 2020) in proportion to the piece of furniture for the coloured washes and being guided by the furniture and it's natural lines we've chosen to emphasise and shadow according to the shape of your classic half round table. (Artisan Stone Spreaders were still used in the same way)
Click on the photo below to access the behind the scenes Video it will take you to a page where you will need to add it to cart and go through our online checkout. The video is completely complimentary so payment is not required. Just enter your details and the Video will be sent to your inbox to be streamed and viewed as well as the notes for the Video. The Video follows the behind the scenes on transforming this plastic barrel to Artisan Stone and how to quickly elevate your Artisan Stone Effects into an aged organic tuscan style stone finish and as you see here the technique can be applied to any surface you like!
Inspired by this Project?
To Purchase Artisan Stone Effects online click here:
Or to explore it all in person, save the photo / bookmark this page and find an Artisan Retailer by clicking here Everything you see in the video is available at all Premium Artisan Retailers and available at selected Artisan stockists. Please call ahead of time to see if Artisan Stone Effects it is available at your local.
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
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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 Chair in Artisan Alexis with coloured waxes
Every chair has potential to be an Artisan Paint Project, a chance to revive it in a way that's perfect for your home...small chair, big impact, and a great before and after.
Chairs make great decor pieces, great candidates for Artisan paints and products; a chance to revive and completely redesign regardless of its condition. A commission project for our client looking to lighten and neutralise this old chair and a complete re-design to suit whilst in the midst of a home re-styling. With markings chips and dings from it's previous history, a few paint stains, we worked in with it rather than against; giving it character whilst keeping it soft and elegant using Premium Chalk Paint, subtle texture paint work and subtle layers of coloured waxes for a gentle depth in finish and colour allowing us to highlight and accentuate it's shape. Bringing out the details with the rivets in artisan metallic creme adds a stylish designer touch to it and overall re-interpreting this chair into a beautiful piece giving it a completely new look and design. Hand painted and detailed specifically to suit our clients home.
What we did :
Painting:
Hand painted with Subtle texture in Burmese Premium Chalk Paint using a Staalmeester angled brush, pointed tip (2022 style) size 12 and round brush (2020 style) size 18. It's important to use brushes in proportion to chair to avoid build up; although we did allow some build up on edges to fill in some chips and dings. 2x coats. Once painted, a light sand with 240 grit sand paper to remove any unwanted texture.
Waxing in order done:
A 50/50 dark and clear wax was mixed together to create a subtle dark wax. Brushed over with our Staalmeester 3600 pure bristle brush gently wiped excess back with a clean lint free rag, allowing it to add an earthiness to the Burmese as well as creating subtle age to the finish.
Our Premium Chalk Paint in Kirimi colour applied as a coloured wax was mixed and lightly brushed over the top of the dark wax and lightly wiped back with a clean lint free rag, allowing waxes to mix and merge for depth, also pushing the dark waxed finish to the background and overall creating a lovely soft aged look.
Rivets were hand painted in Carbon Black using Staalmeester 1090 fine detailing brush, then painted over in Artisan Pewter Creme to detail the rivets on the front and back into an Artisan pewter finish
Background in Picture: Artisan Stone Effects in Black Truffle
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To explore it all in person, save the photo 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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