How to Paint a Man’s Jewelry Box or Valet

Today we’re switching gears just a little and doing a painting project for the guys.  The men in my life don’t wear a lot of jewelry but they do have wedding rings, class rings, watches, and a few other pieces.  They’ve got to keep those special things somewhere, right?  Why not in this beautiful 1970s gold velvet lined man’s jewelry box?  OK, so the color needs a little updating.  But we’ll take care of that!

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How to Paint a Man’s Jewelry Box

Supplies:

• DecoArt Satin Enamel, dark denim
• paint brush
• Rub N’ Buff, antique gold

I guess I should really call this a “valet”.  That makes it sound a little more masculine.  But it really does look like a jewelry box!  I broke my $10 rule on this one just because I liked the nautical detail so much.  I paid $12.99 for this at Eighth and Main in Chico, CA.  (My favorite antique/vintage mall there, btw!)

It was these anchor hinges that put me over the edge!

I did a little more detail work than usual on this jewelry box.  I removed the hinges and handles and cleaned it really well.  That was all the prep I did before painting navy blue — no sanding!  

This was my first project with the DecoArt Satin Enamel and I loved it!  It was super thick so it covered really well with just one coat.  I went back and touched it up in a few places with a light second coat.

And now that I see the 70s golden yellow inside I think it goes pretty good with the navy!  So I didn’t go back and change it after all.

All I did to the hardware was to clean it with some window cleaner and apply Rub n’ Buff with my finger.  Use it just like it’s name — rub it on and buff it off!

Here’s the finished project.  This paint is much shinier than the chalky finish I usually use.  Plus it didn’t need a top coat.  Love, love, love simple projects!

Doesn’t the hardware look better?

If you enjoyed this man’s jewelry box makeover, you might also like these:

• The Ultimate Guide to Jewelry Box Makeovers
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• Teal Blue Jewelry Box Makeover
• Modern Men’s Valets
• Make a Leather Catch-All Tray

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‘Til the next project,

 Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim

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