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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Kathy A says
I splurged for a can of hammered metal paint that I want to use on a chandelier that I want to convert in to a planter….I think I have too many projects ahead!!!!
Sheri says
Cool technique! Thanks for sharing at the To Grandma’s House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and More Wednesday Link Party! I pinned this! Hope to see you again next week.
Jann Olson says
I love the finished look! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
maria says
Wow the finish looks like metal, great paint job.
Maria
Susan Homeroad Stevenson says
I love working with metallics, as a matter of fact I used almost the same technique on the mail organizer I did last week. The finish is very similar, I called it a faux galvanized steel technique. Nice upcycle!
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
These are really cute! I normally pass up plain frames as well. But no more! Love the bathroom sign.