Dresser Makeover & Glazing Attempt

At a recent trip to Salvation Army, I bought this dresser/bureau/chest whatever you call it for less than $8 bucks! I was thrilled, because I always like to take advantage of a good buy. 

Solid Wood? CHECK
All drawer pulls in tact? CHECK
Drawers sturdy? CHECK

So, I grabbed it.  I had no personal use in mind, but rather to use it as a painting lesson/project for myself.  I have painted a lot of furniture, but I have yet to glaze or distress anything.  So this is my very first “glazing” project.
I cleaned it.

I primed it.

I ORBed (Oil Rubbed Bronzed) the pulls.

I let it all dry, then painted it.

The color is a blue-ish gray, an oops paint from Wal-Mart.

Then I “glazed” it.

I say “glazed” because I’m almost certain I didn’t use the right “glaze” or the right technique, but it has a glazed look to it, lol!

I just used some raw umber acrylic craft paint, diluted with some water. Brushed it on with a sponge/craft brush, and wiped it with a damp cloth.  The only bad thing is that the paint from Wal-Mart is so cheap, that it kept peeling off when I wiped the “glaze” off.  Note to self: don’t buy Wal-mart paint no matter how inexpensive it is! 

Have you glazed or “glazed” anything lately?

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