Another day… another jewelry box makeover! I bought this old wooden box last year and don’t even remember where or how much I paid for it. I really need to start taking notes when I go shopping so I can give you that info. I know it wasn’t much because I have a $7.00 cap for jewelry boxes. I’m gonna guess that it was $4.99 or $5.99. It was a good size and in good condition. Just kinda blah… but I turned it into a beautiful black jewelry box!
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Black Jewelry Box Makeover
This was a super simple thrift store makeover! First, I cleaned all the dust off the wooden box with some all purpose cleaner and a rag. Since I used a chalky finish paint it didn’t require ANY sanding! This is my lazy painter secret — DecoArt Chalky Finish paint. I used Relic for this project. Here’s what it looked like after two coats:
I thought it was a little harsh so I sanded down the edges a bit. I like the “Restoration Hardware” look of the black distressed paint!
After distressing the paint I wiped off all the dust and applied a coat of varnish. Then I added some gold Rub n’ Buff to the handles.
I didn’t plan this but the black jewelry box fits perfectly in my end table that I painted with chalk paint mix! It’s probably not going to hold jewelry for a while.
How do you like it?
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Let me know what you think about the black paint. This is the first project I’ve shared with this color but I do have a few more. Plus I have black paint leftover and need to use it on something else!
‘Til the next project,
Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim
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Gina says
September 28, 2017 at 7:13 amI love it – I painted mine black years ago and I think it needs a little something. maybe I will distress the edges and give it a coat of wax or varnish, then pretty up the handles. It’s very similar to yours!
FLORENCE @ VintageSouthernPicks says
September 28, 2017 at 11:00 amWow, looks like that box will really come in handy there in your end table! You gave it a nice makeover too. Really love the distressing on it.
ducttapeanddenim says
September 28, 2017 at 1:28 pmThanks Florence!
Clearissa Coward says
October 1, 2017 at 11:25 amBeautifully done! I love the black with the gold pulls. Thank you for partying with Blogging Grandmothers. I have shared your article on social media.
Mary, The Pouting Pensioner says
October 7, 2017 at 12:12 amMy first time visiting your blog and oh how I’m amazed by this project and the neat new home you’ve found for it. I love it when something fits perfectly in a new place!
I used to be a “when in doubt, paint it white” but Paint It Black has crept into my world lately. Having said that, right now a revamped jewellery box is sitting a few yards away from me and I painted the a sludgy soft khaki colour with Valspar and it’s so pretty.
So pleased I’ve found your blog. Off to read more!
Hugs, x.
ducttapeanddenim says
October 9, 2017 at 9:30 amThanks, Mary! I’d love for you to come join us in my new Facebook group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThriftStoreMakeovers/ – It’s much easier to share photos there and I’d love to see your jewelry box!
Jamie says
October 11, 2017 at 9:01 amTurned out beautiful. I used to have an end table just like yours and never knew what to place in that awkward cubby. Your jewelry box fits perfectly.