Solemn Solomon

Let introduce you to Solemn Solomon, my turquoise tool box.  Y'all have met before in my  Happy Hunting post.  After buying him at an estate clean-out sale, he lived wedged between the seats in my car for a couple of weeks.  For new readers, I am not a hoarder.  My booths are in an antique mall that is moving to the building next door so I am storing all my new stuff until the grand opening.  Honest, I would not lie.  Well, yes, I do use my car for storage sometimes, but I am not a hoarder!

 Here Solomon patiently waits his turn for beautification.  He was exceedingly patient and uttered not a word of protest at the cramped conditions.

Thus, his name Solemn Solomon!

 

Solomon has now moved to the screens - that means paint!  I knew way back when I saw him for the first time that he should be turquoise.

I washed him with a turquoise craft paint mixed with a little water.  I squirted the paint onto Solomon and then ran the wet brush across the surface.  

I had previously scrubbed him free of dirt, oil, and General Grime, the guy responsible for the real-life kind of distressing!

Using cinnamon-colored craft paint I stenciled his name proudly across his chest.  

As you can see here I put a faint shadow of black on one side.  I also put a faint shadow of white on the other side, but forgot to take a picture!

Now you see it!

Now you don't!

Because I have not finished yet - of course I outlined all the letters!

Next I waxed with Minwax finishing paste to bring out the luster.

A picture from above shows off Solemn Solomon's neat inside compartments!

What were those puppies doing the whole time?

Willie hunted for lizards and skinks.  

Scout was content to munch on a cluster of acorns he found.

But they generally were very good and I only got a little turquoise on Willie that wiped right off.  It's just lucky that Scout is black!

Isn't turquoise the most delightful color?  I love it against the orange of my army cot.  The orange cot was purchased several years ago.  It weighs a ton.  It sits by the pool to hold pool equipment, towels, and on pleasant days a certain Distressed Donna will cover it with a couple of comforters and snooze and read!

Why is there a turquoise (I even love saying that word!) bandana tied to Solemn Solomon?  My grandfather tied a rag to every toolbox, tackle box, lawnmower - everything.  He always said you never knew when you might need a rag! I do not go anywhere without handi-wipes or a handkerchief or a bandana or...

See y'all!




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