Glamorize a Plain Wooden Jewelry Box

Glamorize a Plain Wooden Jewelry Box

Posted by DecoArt on Sep 27th 2018

Glamorize a wooden jewelry box with tricolor metal tones using Matte Metallics

SUPPLIES

    • water container
    • palette or plastic plate
    • painter's or masking tape (optional)
    • wooden jewelry box
    • screw driver
    • -fine grit sandpaper and dry cloth
    • paint brushes
    • plastic baggie

    INSTRUCTIONS

    NOTES:

    Clean off sawdust thoroughly after sanding.

    Let dry completely between painting steps.

    1. To prepare the jewelry box, remove all hardware (save in a plastic bag) and sand all surfaces using fine grit sand paper. Dampen the dry cloth and wipe off sanding residue. Tape the foot or any other metal embellishments to protect them from paint.
    2. Instruction #1
    3. Paint the drawer faces with Champagne on the outer parts of the squares and Ivory Pearl on the inner parts. Allow to dry and apply a second coat. Lightly sand with fine grit sandpaper in between coats.
    4. Instruction #2
    5. Paint the body of the box in Rose Gold. Allow to dry and apply a second coat. Lightly sand with fine grit sand paper in between coats.
    6. Instruction #3
    7. Return the knobs and peel the painters tape off of unpainted areas.
    8. Instruction #4
    9. Once the jewel-toned jewelry box is completed, use drawers for keepsakes and jewelry!
    10. Instruction #5