These thrift store frames didn’t look too bad when I found them. There were a few scratches and the backing was coming off. I knew with that detail around the edges they’d look great as painted frames aged with the new antiquing dust I’ve been working with. Plus, they were a bargain! Marked $1.50 but it was 20% off day!
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Painted Frames Aged with Antiquing Dust
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- Country Chic All-in-One Decor Paint, in Vanilla Frosting
- Country Chic Antiquing Dust, in Willow
- paint brushes
- Country Chic Natural Wax
- Wax Brush
- E6000 glue
First, I glued the backs around the outer edge with some of the E6000 glue. This is my favorite glue for jewelry but it works for just about everything.
I didn’t wait for it to dry. I just started painting, making sure I got the paint worked down into the details of the frame.
After the two coats of paint dried, I waxed the frames with Country Chic Natural Wax and pounced on the Country Chic Antiquing Dust.
You can see a video of this technique HERE.
I let it sit for 30 minutes, then I wiped off the extra dust and buffed.
I am in love with the aged look of these frames!
Our June theme in the shop was weddings so I printed copies of these amazing old wedding postcards that I found at an antique shop and added them.
If you enjoyed these painted frames, you might also like these DIY projects:
- Blue, Gray, and White Frame Makeovers
- DIY Chicken Wire Frames
- More Beautiful Painted Frames
- Easy DIY Burlap Frame
- Custom Painted Frames
Leave a comment and let me know if you’ve painted frames lately!
‘Til the next project,
Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim
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Debrashoppeno5 says
I love how the frames look, especially with the vintage photos.
Judy says
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Jann Olson says
I’ve got to try this product. I do quite a bit of antiquing, but have never heard of this. Love the look! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Brenda B. says
Really enjoyed the thrifting story, as it reminded me of myself. You have very interesting topics and ideas here.
Thanks for sharing pics and projects.
Would be FUN to Follow !!!! Brenda