Primitive Gifts

‘Primitive Furniture’

Hi, I am opening up a store in Historical Kimmswick, MO with my 2 aunts and mother-in-law. We will be selling 2 different types of products in the store–my aunt and I sell kids/baby clothes, hair accessories, and other products (kids/baby boutique) and my mother-in-law and her sister sell antiques, furniture, crafts, and primitive items. [...]

When I see primitive painted cabinets, shelves or other wood pieces they don’t have a smooth finish. It looks like in some parts the paint is rough and a bit lumpy to give the effect of old layers or paint underneath. I know how to leave the undercoat showing by sanding the top coat, but [...]

Aren’t the claims that primitive humans did not have any concept of private property ridiculous, considering that even dogs and cats recognize property rights and will attempt to defend them against others? Even dogs and cats claim territory as their property (for example, if cats are not spayed or neutered, they will often claim their [...]

All these stores within 20 miles of each other: The Blue Snickel , The Tweed Weasle, The Plaid Pig, The Country Crow, The Old Country Porch and Valley View Country Store. All of these stores are pretty new too. Ever heard of any of them?

They take old rough lumber and put this stuff called Bee’s wax ( not sure I am spelling it right ) on it and some how, heat it up with a torch and paint it and it looks real primitve. Now I am not sure if they are painting first but it is smooth when [...]

I want to issue that my this primitive furniture I did not know changes issued that website very good please tell me

I bought an old cabinet that was painted too "fresh" and some tall chimney bookcases as well. I want the paint to look worn and layered (I think some painting and stripping will be involved?)

My husband, a wonderful carpenter, is going to build an entertainment center to completely enclose all his modern looking electronics since they don’t match my country primitive living room! I need suggestions on where to find information on how to finish it in the primitive style – well used and instantly old! I think I [...]

I have built a jelly cabinet from pine but am now trying to give it a primitive or weathered look that is so popular these days. Are there any products out there that would help? I thought I had seen a crackeled paint in a spray can at Lowes but now can’t find it. Will [...]

I have purchased an early 1900′s pantry that has the wonderful crackled original paint which is peeling off. I want to preserve the paint that’s there but keep the old shabby look. I don’t want it to look shiny or new. Any suggestions?