September 2020 - white and wicker

Follow along with Jolie Home to learn how to use Jolie Finishing Wax on your painted pieces. Jolie Finishing Wax has a soft consistency, no odor, and easy application. Create a variety of finishes with Clear, White, Brown, or Black Finishing Wax or create your own custom colored Wax. View the Everyday Guide for written instructions on how to apply Jolie Finishing Wax.

Jolie Finishing Wax can be purchased via our online store.

Materials Needed:

Jolie Finishing Wax in Clear
Jolie Finishing Wax in Brown
Jolie Finishing Wax in Black
Jolie Finishing Wax in White
Jolie Wax Brush
Jolie Paint in a color of your choice- we used Jolie Paint in Slate
Absorbent lint-free cloths

STEP ONE After painting your piece with Jolie Paint, use your Jolie Wax Brush to apply a coat of Jolie Finishing Wax in Clear in manageable sections of 2-3 square feet at a time. You will see the Jolie Paint color become slightly darker after the wax is applied. Proceed to step two before beginning to wax the next section.

EXCEPTION: Since the WHITE FINISHING WAX does not have any dark pigments, you don’t need to use Clear Finishing Wax before applying it. White Finishing Wax will slightly soften the underlying color and will be most noticeable in any texture or crevices.

STEP TWO Wipe away excess wax using a lint-free cloth and medium pressure. As the cloth becomes saturated with wax, you will need to replace or move to a clean area of your cloth so that it will continue to absorb wax. Repeat steps one and two until you have covered the entire surface with Clear Finishing Wax. This will protect your piece and allow you to have more control when using the colored Finishing Waxes.

STEP THREE Apply a small amount of your chosen colored Finishing Wax with a clean Wax Brush. If you are working OVER A LIGHTER COLOR, we recommend applying the colored Finishing Wax in the recessed areas only. ON DARKER OR BRIGHTER COLORS, you may want to apply the colored Finishing Wax all over. PRO TIP: It is helpful to have multiple Jolie Wax Brushes: one to use with your Clear Finishing Wax and one to use with your colored Finishing Waxes. This will help you keep your Clear Finishing Wax container clean for future projects.

STEP FOUR Remove the excess wax with a soft, lint-free cloth. If your result is too dark, you can use a small amount of Clear Finishing Wax on a clean cloth to easily remove some of the colored Finishing Wax. Let the wax dry overnight before adding additional coats or buffing. Be gentle with your piece for the first two weeks until the wax has fully cured and hardened.

MAKING YOUR OWN CUSTOM COLORED WAX

STEP THREE Mix about two parts of Jolie Finishing Wax with one part of Jolie Paint on wax paper or a paper plate. If you want the Finishing Wax to be more translucent, you can alter the ratio and add additional wax to the mix. Mix the paint and wax together really well.

STEP FOUR Next, apply your custom colored Finishing Wax, wiping away the excess as you go.

STEP FIVE Remove the excess wax with a soft, lint-free cloth. If you want to remove some of the coloration, use a small amount of Clear Finishing Wax on a clean cloth and wipe over the surface. Let the wax dry overnight before adding additional coats or buffing. Be gentle with your piece for the first two weeks until the wax has fully cured and hardened.

PRO TIP: With the addition of the paint to the Finishing Wax, the wax is likely to dry faster.

Jolie Gold Size and Jolie Metal Leaf add metallic accents to your furniture, walls, ceilings, and accessories.

Jolie Gold Size is a water-based adhesive.

Jolie Metal Leaf is made in Italy and is available in three colours: Gold, Silver, and Copper and super easy to use.

Follow along with Jolie Home to learn how to use Jolie Gold Size and Jolie Metal Leaf. Applying Metal Leaf is an authentic way of adding metallic accents to furniture, walls, ceilings, and accessories.

Materials Needed:

Jolie Gold Size
Jolie Metal Leaf
Jolie Artist Brushes
Jolie Flat Brush or separate soft-bristled brush
Jolie Finishing Wax in Clear – Baby powder
Absorbent, lint-free cloths

All materials are available via our online shop

STEP ONE Start by applying a thin, even layer of Gold Size with a Jolie Artist Brush. Make sure to reach any details or carved areas of your piece and avoid leaving any puddles or drips. If you are gilding a porous surface, wait 15 minutes and apply a second coat of Gold Size. Wash your brush as soon as possible with warm, soapy water to avoid damaging the bristles. Wait about 10-20 minutes for the Gold Size to come to tack. The Gold Size will appear milky when first applied and will become clear and sticky when it is ready to accept the Metal Leaf.

PRO TIP: Rub some baby powder on your hands before handling the Metal Leaf so that it doesn’t stick to your hands.

PRO TIP: To make the Metal Leaf easier to manage for smaller areas, you can cut the sheets into smaller strips before use.

STEP TWO Gently apply Jolie Metal Leaf over the tacky size. Using a dry, soft brush, push the leaf onto the surface. Continue with the next sheet of Metal Leaf, overlapping it slightly with the first sheet so that there are no gaps. Continue the process until all of the areas where you applied Gold Size have been covered with Metal Leaf.

STEP THREE Remove any loose, excess leaf by gently pushing it away with a soft brush. Be careful not to scratch the Metal Leaf with the bristles of your brush. You can follow up with a cheesecloth or a soft cloth to help remove any last little pieces.

STEP FOUR Apply Clear Finishing Wax with a lint-free cloth to seal and protect the Metal Leaf. Wipe back any excess with a clean cloth.

OPTIONAL: Apply colored Jolie Finishing Waxes to knock back the brightness.

PRO TIP: If you are using a waterbased topcoat instead of Finishing Wax, apply a coat of shellac before your topcoat.