How to Create the Most Unique Turquoise and Red Frames with a Palette Knife {VIDEO}

Since it’s almost July 4th, I thought I’d share some red, white, and blue today with these turquoise and red frames.  I’ve been buying up small frames with a lot of detail like these.  They’re a lot of fun to play with since those details hold the glaze and antiquing dust so well.

NOTE:  I decided to list these in my Etsy shop.  Take a look if you don’t want to paint them yourself!

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Supplies for Turquoise & Red Frames

• Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint, Treasure
• Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint, Rogue
• paint brush
• palette knife
• Country Chic Furniture Glaze, graphite (Use this coupon code to get 10% off your first order:  ducttapedenim10 )
• rag

First, I cleaned the frames.  Thrift store frames can be pretty dusty.  Especially when they have a lot of detail on them as these frames had.

Next, two coats of turquoise paint.  Pretty, but I wanted the detail on the frames to stand out even more.

Then I added the red paint with my palette knife.  This painting technique is a lot of fun.  It’s easier to show you than to explain it so I shared this painting method on a Facebook Live video… here it is:

Did you see me scratch the finish?  I didn’t realize there was some dried paint on my rag when I was removing the glaze and it scratched the paint.

But I went back over that area with the same steps and it all blended in just fine.

So what do you think of this finish?  I think I’ll try it in a different color combination.  This frame especially looks a little like it’s a piece of evidence from a crime scene!  Eeeek!

Maybe I should use these for Halloween decorations?

Anyway, if you enjoyed these turquoise and red frames, you might also like these other frame projects, too:

• How to Age Frames with Antiquing Dust
• Thrift Store Frame Jewelry Organizers
• Thrift Store Frames in Blue, Gray, & White
• DIY Barn Wood Frame
• Easy Ways to Revamp Thrift Store Frames

I’d love to hear about your latest thrift store frame makeover.  Leave me a comment!  Featured on Crafty Moms Share.

‘Til the next project,

 Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim

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