Monday, March 10, 2014

Aging gold frames...

I have been using gold and brass accents for a while but hated the color some of my picture frames  had.

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Although about 15 years old, several were just too orange and had a fake "factory" look that I wanted to get rid of. 


I wanted to achieve a look similar to a frame my grandmother had painted at least 60-70 years ago. 


I spray painted them black, let them dry, then sanded lightly.


I then dry-brushed on gold craft paint, but a cooler gold color. I know most would paint the gold first, then come back with dark wax, but I thought I could get the depth and color I wanted better this way. 


I wanted them to look old with more of a green or verdigris tint...


...like the brass candelabra from Lebanon.


 I am loving how they look -- especially with old family photos...


It's a great way to give a new frame "old" life:-)



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10 comments:

  1. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsMarch 10, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    Those turned out great!

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  2. I am looking around mow to see what I can change :). Luv the look you got. thanks for sharing Anita.

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  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 10, 2014 at 6:53 AM

    Oh i love this idea. How clever and the color is the perfect gold. Hugs, Marty

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  4. They turned out great Anita!

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  5. I am in the midst of redecorating my master bath and I pulled out an antique framed picture that suits the space beautifully. The frame was a carved wood, but my daughter encouraged me months ago to paint it gold. I chose to use a gold paint pen and wasn't too concerned with making it look gold as much as aged. It's so beautiful in the room I'm thinking I need to find some more 'old gold' items to set it off.

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  6. The frames look great, Anita!

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  7. Beautiful. Looks great.

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  8. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRMarch 10, 2014 at 5:35 PM

    Great job, Anita! They're perfect!

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  9. You've done it AGAIN. Now I'm gonna have to do the same. You keep me busy.... trying to copy you beautiful style and touches.

    Love, Love, Love....

    ~ Lisa from Indiana ~

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  10. Bingo, bango, target hit!!! These look great! I know what you mean about wanting to "age" the frames a bit. I don't like frames hanging around that look as if I just grabbed them off the factory line. I like to add some character. Thanks for the tips!

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