How to paint fabric upholstery with Chalk Paint. 

Mendes, Mendes, Mendes.....your driving me crazy. This is the height of talent and creativity. Love it.

Just discovered this creator a couple hours ago, I am so impressed I am now on a binge watching his eye candy videos

Whether an algorithm lead me to you or just my good luck, I am thankful. I am new to your channel and think that you may have, single-handedly, saved Victorian-era chairs from destruction or relegation to a dark, damp basement, never to be seen again (at least here in the USA). I immediately jumped into action to try this technique. My fabric was more of a tone-on-tone brocade with woven bees throughout the fabric (probably popular in the 1980s and 1990s) than the satiny-type that you used. Unfortunately, there was no way to fill-in the bees, so I just embraced the "bee" theme. I also tweaked the color mixture to more of the yellow spectrum than orange. I am very pleased with the results. Your instructions were easy to follow. Thank you so much for sharing this technique, your talents and vision. Well done young man.

Thank you!!! I’ve been in love with No.5 for years wanting to know exactly how you did it! Yes...now I breathe and try it!

Such a stressful world that is untangled by watching one of your gentle videos … every detail fully explained. Thanks Jonathan. You are lovely!

OMG Jonathon I just ate a big bag of crisps whilst watching you paint a fabric chair😲 I was so fascinated I didn't watch how many crisps I ate. By the way, the chair looks fabulous, great job.👍👍 Well I guess I don't need to think about dinner now😀

I would really love it if you decided to make your own stencils. It would be made in the UK for a start and hopefully you will do a few really great baroque ones. I cannot find anything I like.

Hi, I’m watching this video now. I don’t know if I’ll ever get to sleep tonight I’m hooked at watching your crafting videos. You have such a talent, and I love how you explain what you’re doing for each step. Also I wanted to say, I don’t leave messages very much, I’m more of the quiet watcher. I’m also going to add, you are truly gifted. And I am looking forward to seeing more videos. I’m from Illinois, in America. Take care…

You’re a really good teacher and speaker.

When i saw this chair you had done years ago I was so impressed it had to be the most incredible paint effect I'd ever seen. But, how to do it like you . I couldn't find it anywhere, now, yeah, thankyou Jonathan. I can't wait ive had 2 chairs sitting around for years terrified id bugger them up. 😁

You should sell your handmade stencils! I love them.

might try that, get an old chair. sure looks good

A Big thank you for this tutorial I’m now on the hunt for a chair to go into panelled Mens snug/smoking room.

I thought this looked familiar. I saw it when I was getting my bachelors in Interior Design. Very nice.

Love all your tutorials, down side was I paid for all mine, if only I had waited I could have had them for free.

I love your work you explain it all so well and that chair is fantastic

You do such beautiful work! Thank you so much for making the tutorials! You explain everything so thoroughly and clearly! Thank you, Thank you! Can't wait for the next one!

You are absolutely right……you make it go from paint to leather……looks so great!! Love watching you, thanks so much for sharing your talents!!

Once again, I am stunned by your talents! I plan on binge watching this evening as I have two similar wing chairs I have considered painting. One is a moire stripe in a forest green. The second is a textured, scroll pattern of multiple colors with a cream background. I would reupholster them in a navy background with a cream print, or cream background with navy, but it would be cost prohibitive, as would new chairs. How difficult would a dark base be to achieve a leather like look? Your comment that Annie Sloan chalk paint offers a softer feel than acrylic paint is what caught my interest.

I love your channel. You are lovely to watch. Everything is explained well and I have learned so much. Thank you!

❤❤❤❤❤❤I'm addicted

Your work rocks.

I cant even explain how much I love these chairs so so beautiful

Beautiful!! You gave me a very good idea that I will like to try with my furniture Transformations. Thank you!

Oh! I am excited to attempt this on some sad faded theatre prop chairs!

Love it.

You are truly a master in your art. I tried doing this several years ago and I totally ruined it lovely chair. It ended up being very crackled and stiff. Oh what a mess I made of a very pretty chair. After watching your very informative video, I’m thinking I may be able to rescue it. Yes I still have it in the hopes that someday I would be able to fix the awful mess I made. Thank you for sharing your talent with others. You have given me hope for that little chair and inspiration to use your technique on other items that need a bit of care or just an updated look. I’m looking forward to watching your other videos to help me transform future and possibly other items that that I gave up on because I didn’t have the correct information to to take them from drab to beautiful.

Amazing!

We love your tutorials Jonathon. Thank you for sharing your expertise👍

One of my all time favourites Xx

I am a huge Annie Sloan fan and have painted fabric…..now I can try the leather look!! THANK YOU!!❤️

Greetings Tom (cat) 🐾 Another masterpiece ✨️

Awesome I have been looking for this instruction to memic leather

I started liking the video before watching it. I now have complete confidence in what you are presenting. Well done, Professor.

Should use a stiletto to hold floppy part of stencil down while you pounce.

I have lovely tan leather settees and have been wondering how to bring in my bar stool seats to match - now I know! Great tutorial that I will definitely try. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

I have four dining room chairs with upholstered seats. I can’t wait to do this. Thank you!!!

Thank you so much for this tutorial, I now feel confident that I will be able to have a go. It is something that I have put off for quite some time.

I'm hooked! Thank you Jonathon.

Spray your stencil with an oil based spray polyurethane on both sides. It could last you a long time. You did an amazing job...it really looks like beautiful leather.

Wow. I have to do this. Who knew you could paint fabric? What a magnificent thing chalk paint is. Thank you 🦘🇦🇺🦘💕

Absolutely gorgeous! Sharing! 🤎🧡🤎

Oh my. It came out so very beautiful. Now I have to go Goodwill hunting for a chair. This is a must try. Thank you so much for sharing. You are so very talented and I'm glad I've run by your channel. Definitely subscribing.

Wow ! Never seen this done

so soothing!!!!

Really Great tutorial

Well I am just wowed! Gorgeous…both pieces!

Beautiful

Both are exquisite!

Hello! Marvelous 👏🏻

Beautifull Art Work, i will try in some of my chairs, i subscribe i love your Art work you are an excellent Artist.

Hi Jonathon. ITS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! ❤️❤️❤️IT Thank You for that Very Informative tutorial 👍 Can’t Wait your Nxt one Have an Awesome Day 😊

I love it ❤. Thank you for the lesson 🤗

Quite possibly the most comprehensive tutorial of this finish, on RU-vid! Subbed!

Hi , have only just found your channel. I can see I will be spending a lot of time here!

WOW WOW WOW

All I can say is Wow 😮 fantastic, thankyou for the tutorial Jonathan

Excellent video!

Awesome!!!!!!

Wowwwww love it!!

By far the best tutorial I’ve seen. I will now be following your page. Thank you for all the great tips.

Very cool!♥️♥️♥️

Fantastico Mendes

Wonderful!

Thank you for such an in depth tutorial, the chair looks amazing!

Very nice 👏👏👏👏

I am TOTALLY impressed with your tutorial! Great job!

Bonjour, malgré le fait que je ne comprends pas l anglais j aime beaucoup vos tutos

Wow. Absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial.

LOVE that furniture piece behind you with the #5 on it. Great place for your cool collection of brushes!

Wow...looks great ! Thank you for sharing..

I am so delighted that I have found your channel as your workmanship and attention to detail are inspiring. Thank you for sharing! 💖

Great tutorial… you always explain things so well… and inspire one to try it. Thank you.

Oh my gosh, I absolutely love that chair!!! Thank you for sharing your technique.

I love both chairs and you taught me so much. Thank you. Love the kitty cameos too.

Easy to follow tutorial. Thanks Jonathon. 😀

Beautiful and an excellent tutorial!

Brilliant!!!

Oh this is absolutely lovely! I have a sweet little high back ladder chair I think I’ll try this on, it had a can seat that I removed so I have to construct a base first! You have fabulous teaching skills! Easily followed!

Obrigada 🙏 obrigada 🙏 vc é um artista ameiii

amazing..Im looking around my room right now to see what I can do this on..lol..chair come here

This is absolutely amazing Thanku so much for sharing 😄

I absolutely love this along with all your great well instructed finishes. Thank You

This is absolutely beautiful 😍

Fabulous love this xx

I love this 😍

I love this!!! My dining chairs look similar and I was looking to do something to them.

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Such a great teacher. You make it much less intimidating to try. Thank you!

What a wonderful piece! Your tutorials are fun, and inspirational! Your knowledge of color theory is phenomenal, and just what I need to learn. The filming, and production is impeccable. So glad I found this channe! You Sir, are a jewel!💎💎💎 Thank you!!

This is genius!! I just love the first chair and I must say the second is every bit as lovely! I am so excited to use this technique on two old wing back fabric chairs I found, that I have in my beautiful attic haven right now. The print on material is out of date and doesn't match my decor. I have throws covering them but now I know how to give them a totally new look! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise and details!

Gorgeous!!! Thank you so much!

I love this whole process. Thank you so much.

Fabulous! Will need t see this again when I'm ready.

1st video I've seen and I'm in awe! Incredibly taught & project is WOW! New Sub! Can't wait to see more of your videos!

Simply fantastic! You do stunning work!❤️

Thank you so much for sharing your amazing knowledge. You're a brilliant teacher and so easy to listen to! Just had to subscribe, so now I'm going to get the low down on your"rust" technique - I love, love, LOVE rust! Best wishes! x

unfortunately, I can't give you more than one like.. spectacular work.. Thank you so much for sharing with us this amazing tutorial..

I just love your passion, talent & accent! ❤️

Beautiful !! I love it! 💖