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Quick Transformation of Farmhouse Style Frames
Transforming farm house styles frames
There are days when I want it to be quick. I’m the kind of person who would like everything done yesterday! So here’s a little one-day project. I had beautiful wooden frames and a mirror.Though, I loved them, but they were way too dark. I needed it to be brighter.
Products used
- Cleaner and Varnish Remover
- Vintage Cream : Colorantic chalk based paint
- Metallic Jewel:Colorantic chalk based paint colour
- Natural Beeswax
- Sanding block
- 35mm paintbrush
- Artist paintbrush
- 16 mm wax brush
I started by removing my mirror and the old canvas from their frames to clean with the cleaner & varnish remover followed by a light sanding. Then I rinsed it well and let it dry.
I started by applying a thin coat of Vintage Creme with my 35mm paintbrush and let it dry for about 1 hour. Afterwards, I applied my Metallic Jewel paint colour in the cracks with my artist’s paintbrush, purposely overflowing a little in a few places. I wiped off the excess paint.
To create an antiqued effect, I applied a small coat of Natural Beewax all over without paying attention, because I wanted the paint to be easier to remove in my final sanding! I applied a second coat of Vintage Cream and let it dry for an hour.
I finalized the antiquing by sanding the desired places. Thanks to the layer of wax applied previously, it’s super easy!
Then I applied another coat of Natural Beeswax to protect the surface.
I put my mirror back in place and I added chicken wire to my large frame, to hang pictures and other decorations as I wish.
Easy, fast and efficient. I love it!
Eve Taillefer
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Eve Taillefer - Designer and DIY Furniture Restorer for ColoranticRelated News
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