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Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl
Brittany aka Pretty Handy... Blogger Raleigh, NC on Jan 13, 2013
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Faux Zinc Metal Cabinet Makeover

I turned a technicolor nightmare of a cabinet into a chalkboard and faux zinc art storage cabinet. Hammered silver paint pounced with craft paper made for a faux zinc patter on the sides and top of the cabinet.
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    Faux Zinc and chalkboard metal cabinet
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    Close up of faux zinc texture
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    Hammered silver spray paint and crumpled craft paper creates a faux zinc texture.
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    Chalked design and labels drawn onto the chalkboard painted drawers.
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    This was the technicolor cabinet when I first picked it up at Goodwill.

To see more: http://www.prettyhandygirl.com/2012/10/faux-zinc-and-chalkboard-file-cabinet-lowes-creative-idea.html

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  • Becky Blair, NE
    I love this technique. Reminds me of sheet metal which in turn reminds me of my Dad. He was a tinner by trade.
    on Jan 14, 2013 · Like 0
  • FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada
    Way cool! Never thought to look for a file cabinet vs a dresser! Now I will. :)
    on Jan 14, 2013 · Like 0
  • Brittany aka Pretty Handy... Raleigh, NC
    Becky and FunkyJunk Interiors - Donna Thanks for the sweet comments.
    on Jan 14, 2013 · Like 2
  • Karen - The Graphics Fairy Frederick, MD
    What a great look Britanny!! Love it!
    on Jan 14, 2013 · Like 0
  • SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA
    Wow, looks great, Brittany! Another clever project!
    on Jan 14, 2013 · Like 0

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