How to Create a Faux Metal Paint Finish With Metallic Paint {VIDEO}

I’ve recently fallen in love with metallic paint!  I’ve been painting everything with it.  Usually I like finding frames with a lot of detail but these simple thrift store frames were perfect for trying out a new faux metal paint finish.  (Scroll down to see a video of this faux metal painting technique.)

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Supplies Needed for a Faux Metal Paint Finish

• thrift store frames
• metallic paint – I used DecoArt Americana Decor Metallics Bright Metallic Paint in Silver and Pewter
• glazing medium
• black paint
• paint brushes
• rags

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Faux Metal Metallic Paint Finish

First, I removed the glass and cleaned the frame with regular spray cleaner.

Then I gave the frames 2 coats of metallic paint.  Metallic pewter paint is shown on the first frame.  The lighter frame had metallic silver paint as the base coat.

After the paint was completely dry I mixed a little black paint with some glazing medium and slapped it on.  Yeah… I didn’t even try to be neat for this project.

While the glazing medium was still wet, I dabbed my rags on it.  Maybe a video can explain this better than words.  I start glazing at about 10:00 minutes in.  Take a look:

Here’s a close up so you can see the texture of the faux metal paint finish.  This frame was painted first with the pewter metallic paint.

And here’s the frame I painted with the silver metallic paint.

Can you see the difference?  The pewter actually has a bit of a blue tone to it.

If you enjoyed this faux metal paint finish, check out these other projects:

• 21 Painted Frames Makeovers
• Green Jewelry Cabinet Makeover
• How to Age Frames with Antiquing Dust
• How to Paint a Metallic Finish with a Putty Knife
• How to Make a Metallic Dinosaur Planter

‘Til the next project,

 Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim

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