Should we enhance this window-turned-frame or leave it as is?
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Cori Widen
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This is an old window frame from my husband's grandfather's greenhouse in Sweden. It was many decades old, and we basically just cleaned it and put one of our favorite wedding photos in it. My husband likes the idea of leaving it just how it was in the greenhouse, but I'm wondering if some sort of finish might not make it look even better. Any thoughts or ideas?
12 answers
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I just left this info on another post, but it could work for yours too. It's beautiful as it is, but if you wanted it to give it a subtle pop, I can suggest modern masters paint effects paint line. They have some beautiful finishes like green patina, aged brass, rust, blue patina.... maybe one of those would be nice. Personally, I think the patina would look great...maybe with the off white. I purchased mine at Hobby Lobby for $20. Check out some examples in google image search for the different finishes available. I love this product- it's really neat!
Ali Kay
on May 03, 2016
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JMO, leave it alone. You can't improve on perfection. Not everything needs up-cycled or painted. To paint it would be like using whiteout in a novel, you would be erasing the the story that it tells
Lagree Wyndham
on May 03, 2016
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I agree with Lagree; however, since it seems you want to give it a little light touch of something, maybe you might want to try this, from my Pinit Craft Collection: (Hope this helps, and you would want to put a protective finish on it anyway.) Have you tried aging dust over your wax yet? It adds even more depth to your finished piece. shizzle-design.co...
Ann
on May 03, 2016
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Gorgeous as is!
MN Mom
on May 03, 2016
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Call it done! Not EVERY upcycle has to be "improved" upon.
LoriKindler
on May 03, 2016
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It's beautiful the way it is.
Debbie
on May 03, 2016
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I think it's a beautiful picture and frame, because it's all original, so I'd keep it original. Even the brown color of the frame works well with the colors in the picture. I agree with the others.......leave it just as it is.
Cindi
on May 03, 2016
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I think you could away use a little natural wax to seal it or a furniture oil but both will darken the wood for a time but protect the wood too.
Teresa
on May 03, 2016
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Honey, it just doesn't get any better than that.
Pat Ruge
on May 03, 2016
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It won't hurt to bees wax and buff it down. It will make it look nourished, not so dry and give a bit of a softened glow. Try on a side spot to make sure you are satisfied. Use a clear not tinted true bees wax.
Johnchip
on May 04, 2016
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Hi, Well natural wax is more of a top coating and can go on metal and wood. I did some more research and found this site and I kind of trust the antique roadshow for there advice. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/tips/woodfinish.html
Teresa
on May 04, 2016
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The sentiment is in its age and appearance. Leave it as it is.
Laura Williams-May
on May 05, 2016
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