Faux Antique Finished Frame
Posted by DecoArt on Oct 14th 2020
Upcycle a wooden frame with an antique faux finish using Americana Decor® Matte Metallics.
SUPPLIES
- sandpaper
- wooden frame
- small flat brush
- medium flat brush
- paper towels
INSTRUCTIONS
- Depending on how you plan to use the frame, pick the size you need.
- With a flat brush, paint on Romance. Allow to dry.
- Sand lightly and wipe down the surface.
- Paint on Aged Bronze with a flat brush. Allow to dry.
- Working one section at a time, paint on Carbon.
- With a paper towel, wipe back the Carbon paint. (Leaving some of the paint to give an aged look.) Allow to dry.
- Load a small flat brush Vintage Brass. Dab off some on a paper towel. Dry-brush the surface randomly by dragging the brush across the surface of the frame in some areas. (This will add another dimension of sheen.)
- To paint the other side (or another frame), first coat the frame with a medium flat brush and Romance. Allow to dry and dry-brush the frame with Keepsake, leaving some of the paint showing through.
- You can display the frame alone or with a variety of other frames. This project is versatile and can be propped up for display or hung on the wall for display. (Tip: Paint both sides differently and you can switch out the sides for different seasons or occasions.)