SK's Old Dinged Refrigerator*Vintage Steamer Trunk

SK on Elderberry
by SK on Elderberry
SK's old black fridge get a facelift with sculpture and paint.
Thanks to Modern Master Metal Effects Paint. And yes this does take some courage. But I have never been afraid of paint. It can be re-painted just as easily. Frightened? No...
I sanded the entire surface and painted it with a good bonding primer.
Using a Wood Frosting puddy I sculptured leather bands.
The buckles were also sculptured.
I painted the fridge with a deep chocolate.
I used a crackle medium and when dry I painted the entire surface a scarlet.
Hand sculpturing the bands and the buckles.
The sculptured bands and buckles were painted a deep iron metal effects paint from Modern Masters.
Rusty and corroded iron bands and buckles. Copper patina is painted on the rivets.
The main body is painted with a damask stencil in nine layers of four different reds.


I matt coated the old rusty iron bands and buckles, then waxed and buffed the damask. This has turned out seriously awesome next to my red cabinetry.
Corroded and loved.
I love the detail on my new vintage steamer trunk refrigerator. Go ahead I know you want to roll your eyes.


Take your best shot. If you like it I am humbled, If you don't go ahead I can take it.
These pictures might put things into perspective. It makes me smile. So just that makes it worth the effort.
Scared of paint? Me? Not! If and when I become tired of the brothel red I will paint it cream and antiqued it again. No harm, No foul. sk


ps. I have added a post concerning the other cabinets. Thanks for asking.


http://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/do-with-what-you-ve-got-3602751
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  • Teresa Teresa on Nov 30, 2015
    This is freaking awesome!!! Come to my house please! I hope it was a new fridge. It needs to survive a long time. I did not look through all the comments, so I apologize if this has been answered, but how long did the process take you? You are truly talented to come up with this!!
  • Beth Hall Holman Beth Hall Holman on Oct 12, 2016
    Oh WOW I LOVE THIS FRIDGE!!! It is scary to think of all that work but omg it's amazing. How did you come up with this idea? I just love it. I need to barrow you because I don't think I could do this. Great idea I'm just overwhelmed at all the steps. You've given me an idea I just don't know how to get it started. Help???!
  • Kit10756228 Kit10756228 on Apr 18, 2017

    What print did you use for your beautiful Logo?

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  • Beth Beth on Jan 23, 2020

    I am an artist, I was severely damaged trapped in a fire 5 yrs ago. Paint means pain these days, and I've got to freak in the this!! It's totally awsome. Thanks for the inspiration it's needed and greatly appreciated.

  • Allison Hodgdon Anderson Allison Hodgdon Anderson on May 11, 2021

    Awesome project! I can buy whatever I want, but this takes the cake! Love taking old(er) pieces and giving them NEW life! Will decopauge fridge AND headboard!

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