can i say that I love how direct and to the point this video is. Sometimes all the gimmicky quirky stuff gets old.

I just messed up my white painted table because so many videos from Ann Sloan didn't warn me about using clear wax first. They indicated to use one or the other. Thank you so much.

Watched a few vids researching this process. This video was the first that actually gave some close ups of the results. Concise and all the details reqd. Thanks for not being a dope.

Thank you for explaining why we need to use clear wax as well. Everyone says to use both but never the reason.

Having no experience whatsoever with diy furniture makeover, I just went for it and painted a dining table with chalk paint, however the dark wax just did not look right. Your video is a lifesaver! I didn’t realize I should use clear was first. Thank you!

Thanks for the tip of how to remove the dark wax. I was freaking out before but now I learned a new trick .. Thanks

That was very informative...didn't know about applying the clear wax first before the dark. That explains a lot of my challenges.

Thank you for the very clear and concise tutorial. Absolutely love that colour after the dark wax. So I'm going to try it on my kitchen cupboards.

Excellent video!! Best one out there. Appreciate the clarity and close up.. Finally feel comfortable applying dark wax to my bedroom furniture! Thank so very much!!

You explain everything so nicely and it’s so easy to understand how to do everything. Thanks so much! Great job!

Very good advice! I wondered why you had to use the clear first! Thank you so much!

thanks, that helped this beginner who is afraid to begin!

Your tutorials are excellent! Very detailed. I fell like I can go buy supplies and give it a try. Nice job!

I looked everywhere for this!! Thank you sooo much...now I can finish my project!!

Thanks soooo much ...could not understand why my pieces were so muddy looking and how to fix them ...this was so great !!!!

Love your tutorials, very professionally layed out and informative.

Perfect, thank you! Finally a simple video showing what you should AND shouldn't do! X

Great tutorial..........one of the best I've seen yet for demonstrating dark wax application. Thank you!

I love your videos and have them to be so helpful! You have a wonderful gift for teaching! Thank you!

What was the base color that was used before you started waxing?

Best video yet on waxing. Thank you! And your end table looks beautiful!

Love what you did there. What is the brush cleaning routine for Annie Sloan brushes (both after painting and waxing)? Thanks for the video.

Love the dark wax. So much definition. Just beautiful!!

Yes, I wondered why I was sweating, huffing and puffing, and my shoulder was tired. 😝👍🏼👍🏼 Anything worth doing is worth doing well. Thanks for a great tutorial! 😃

This is absolutely what I needed. Thank you!!

What color is that table? I love it !

Thank you so much for the demo, it was fabulous!! You answered all my questions before I asked them lol. Now I am off to wax.

OMG this was so helpful! I've just bought a can of sepia wax (basically dark) and was about to apply it directly to chalk paint / wood stain! I have clear wax too so will follow your tips now. I don't have a spare brush so will use a cotton rag. So excited as my Polyvine Taupe wood stain (UK) came up too grey on my bare pine table, so I'm hoping the sepia wax will help warm it up enough to match my beige driftwood effect kitchen cabinets. 🤞

Where do you buy your brushes my brushes keep leaving the bristles on my piece they shed ??

That looks beautiful, I cant wait to try it!

i am so glad you clarified the need for clear wax. i watched a video yesterday and the lady said id always need clear, but she never specified... then i watched another video where they didnt use clear at all. they only used the dark. so i was confused! so i picked up some clear today. do you know about how much clear and dark wax you used on that particular piece? 2tbsp? 4 tbsp?

I learned about using the clear East first, the hard way. Thanks for you help.

I wasted a lot of time looking for a video that would do exactly what you did. Thank uou!

I am making a sign and I want to use chalk paint and wax for the sign. Should I paint the words on before or after the wax?

you answered all my questions, perfect!

Yes found it! Just needed to know about dark waxing a flat surface! Thanks!

Just love the video you explain so good compare to all the rest of them

hi there, can you please tell me if this wax does protect the chalk paint on out door furniture? or will it fade regardless?

I saw in another clip that you can add paint to wax. Do you think this would work ok ?

thanks for all of the great info

Thanks for your great explanation.

Thanks so much this is really helpful!

I always struggle with dark wax. Great job ❤

@rachelpereira how can I clear the dark wax after one day of applying it.

Thanks for the great tutorial. Everything explained so very well. Is it possible to paint with the dark wax for highlights over a Water-based Benjamin Moore paint? I have a backsplash that was gold but painted it Benjamin Moore Morning Dove. My cabinets are white so cabinet white and the backsplash too white. I wanted to have some type of interest in the design of the tin so I have some contrast. I tried the Magnolia Home Black but when I go to remove what I don't want left on the backsplash design, all the black comes right off. Can you help with what I might be doing wrong, please.

Just got back from an auction things were going cheap thanks clear wax dark wax good tutorial thanks

Thank you for explaining what not to do as well as showing why not to do it! Your tutorials are so helpful.

Thank you! Great tutorial

Hi Rachel, I was wondering if antique wax is the same as the dark wax you used.

You make this look easy, though I suspect you have a particular flair! It has inspired me to go further with my own projects. Great that you edit your film. Cant you edit in here to show the links between the other video on the same project?

Great video thank you when I'm putting down my dark wax it looks so streaky could it be because I used it with paint Strokes like like I was painting something I see you did not do that you more or less dabbed it and move it in circles

Your video was very helpful, thank you......

What's a good wax brush...lemme know today please

Can you wax furniture that's been painted with satin enamel paint

Helpful video. Would've been good to see before and after comparison at the end, tho.

Question-I put dark wax down by itself the other night(didn't put down clear wax) was told via another video you can do either or(used folk art) can I use clear wax to lighten it up even though the dark wax is already dried from the night before?

Great video. Thanks!

Can you use the wax over water based paint or does it have to be over chalk paint only?

Ok, I gotta say, you look so much like Jessica Beal. It’s trippy. More importantly, great video and beautiful work!

Did you also distress this piece?

What clear and dark wax/color do you recommend with Beyond Paint?

We started applying the clear wax and the paint came off. What are we doing wrong? Thanks

Really good tutorial

This peace of furniture came out very well.. I don't find all things that has been painted by Annie Sloan nice.. So the dark wax makes a hugh differences, IF put on well.. Nice job!

I already used dark wax on its own and it stained 😣how can i fix it ? Should i sand it ?

Do you only use dark wax on light furniture, can I use it on a walnut colored table or just go with clear? Thanks.

Thanks for the video great and very helpful i watch 30 videos and yours is the best by far. So Thanks again

excellent instructioon video!

Thank you very much for this tutorial. I’m telling you I watch a video about how to boho furniture and the video was not stoppable it went so fast and

Fantastic!

Thanks I enjoy your video🌸🌸

Thank you for the explicit directions. I now feel confident to tackle my table.

Why when I do the clear wax and then do the dark wax on the top of my table it looks cloudy or somewhat blotchy I went back over it with the clear wax and it helped a little .Not sue what i'm doing wrong ? HELP :)

what stat are you in

What color paint did you use on the tabel?

Hi there I have a question about dark waxing. can I do it on a ceramic wall sconce (Roman style sconce) that is not painted? the pieces I have just seem to be white ceramic without any paint added.

Informative but not too long. Great video!

Can u use any kind of paint on the table before applying the clear and dark wax or do you have to use the Anna Sloan paint?

Thank you for giving such a good explaination. I found it easy to follow. Looks great!

After dark waxing, do you buff for sheen?

If we did clear wax yesterday and obviously it has dried, do we have to reapply the clear before adding the dark wax? We didn’t understand that you needed to do the two processes together

Why do you recommend clear wax before using the dark wax? I’m wanting to darken the paint chalk paint I used. I painted one chair so far. Will it darken more without clear first?

Can you use a clear top coat after waxing

If I wanted to protect the piece, after light and dark waxing, can I apply a coat of polyacrylic?

Very helpful vids and my God your beautiful haha much easier to watch

very informative. I made the mistake of using dark wax only. What a mistake, the paint sucks it up fast and you can't wipe it off.

How long should one expect wax to cure before attaching hardware to furniture?

I learn so much from your demos. Your method of instruction is perfect for my method of learning. I do have one question - what does clear waxing before dark waxing do? What is the difference from just dark waxing alone?

Súper.

Why in the beginning did u say to put light wax on without wiping it off and then put dark wax over it. But later u said to put light wax on then WIPE IT OFF and then put dark wax on.

Why didn't she answer what colored she painted the table originally?

I just finished watching "how to dry brush" on your lovely end table. I thought it was very thorough and loved to look. Then on the same piece, you did the dark wax. I'm confused because doesn't this last step of dark wax negate the dry brushing look you did previously?

You look like Jessica Biel : )

i like dark wax but this brand says don't inhale toxic fumes, so I am using DIY completely non toxic.

I wasn’t told to buy clear. It looks awful. Please help. Wish I could send a picture