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Painted rope swing

by Annie Sloan

Annie had this swing made to hang in the garden at her house in France. It is made using oak and beautiful thick rope which has been frayed and dip-dyed in Chalk Paint.

Rope swing from Annie Sloan's French Normandy Farmhouse with rope dyed with Chalk Paint®

This beautiful swing hangs in the garden of Annie Sloan’s house in France. It is made using a simple oak board and gorgeous thick rope which has been frayed and dyed in diluted Chalk Paint. From left to right: a mix of Napoleonic Blue and Emperor’s Silk, Greek Blue, Provence, and Barcelona Orange. The board is held up with knots and handles have been made from branches.

To learn more about dip dyeing with Chalk Paint, visit our Techniques page.

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Rope swing from Annie Sloan's French Normandy Farmhouse with rope dyed with Chalk Paint®
Annie Sloan Paint Swatch Napoleonic Blue

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Annie Sloan Paint Swatch Emperor's Silk

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Paint swatch of Annie Sloan's Greek Blue paint

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1 litre tin of Provence Chalk Paint® furniture paint by Annie Sloan, a light blue-green turquoise

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Annie Sloan Paint Swatch Barcelona Orange

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