How-to Embellish A Tray With the Tone-On-Tone Metallic Tool Kit

Modern Masters
by Modern Masters
This fabulous DIY project is by Debbie Hayes of My Patch of Blue Sky who shares how to turn an old, boring wooden tray into something special. Debbie used our new Tone-On-Tone tool kit along with our Metallic Paints and Matte Metallic Paints for a subtle, shimmery look that can add interest to your next project!
The Tone on Tone Metallic Application Tool Kit is designed to use with our Metallic Paint Collection and Matte Metallic Collection to create a pretty metallic paint treatment. Along with easy step-by-step instructions, you get the sea sponge roller, a smooth roller, a roller handle and a paint tray.
Next, simply choose a Matte Metallic color for your base coat, and then choose the same color in the Metallic Paint Collection to create this Tone-on-Tone Metallic Finish. Debbie chose to go with the Copper Matte Metallic and the Copper Metallic Paint. Perfect for a summery, wild Boho look!


• Copper Matte Metallic (or your chosen Matte Metallic color)


• Copper Metallic Paint (or your chosen corresponding Metallic Paint color)


• Tone-On-Tone Metallic Application Tool Kit


• Optional: Florence Chalk Paint®, or any water-based paint color


• Painters Tape, small flat paint brush, rags, 220-grit sandpaper


First, she lightly sanded the sheen on the tray with 220-grit sandpaper, then painted 2 coats of Florence Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan, which needs no priming. After it was dry, she taped off the edges of the flat bottom area to protect the sides. Next, she carefully painted the Copper Matte Metallic Paint around the edges. This color is a bit sheer, so she let the edges dry and cut in once more to build up the color.


Then, simply slide the short nap roller onto the frame, and roll two coats of the Copper Matte Metallic color (or your chosen Matte Metallic) for the base coat. Let dry completely between coats.


Clean the tray and the flat nap roller then switch to the sea sponge roller.
Now, with the texture of the sea sponge roller, roll on the Copper Metallic Paint (or your desired Metallic Paint color). Be sure to leave open spaces, in order to get a two-tone effect - Matte & Satin! Blot any excess paint areas with the cloth, if necessary. Let dry.
It’s like magic in a couple of simple steps. The contrast of the two sheens of paint, combined with the perfect tools, brings the look all together. Wondering about sealer? Since this piece will not be handled, Debbie opted to leave the matte Chalk Paint® as is. You could seal the metallic finish with Modern Masters’ MasterClear® Protective Clear Topcoat which is formulated to specifically protect the Metallic Paint Collection on items or areas that will receive lots of handling.


Are you ready to paint? You’ll be so surprised at how quickly this project goes!
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