Step 1 - Gold color was wonderful but didn’t match my space so I decided to change it to silver. I put two coats of Annie Sloan Graphite chalk paint.
DIY Project. Upcycle Your Old Frame Into Trendy Bookshelf.
5 Materials
$100
24 Hours
Medium
I had this project in my mind for a few months but I couldn’t find good frame anywhere. I was visiting my local second-hand store almost every day… I didn’t want to spend a lot of money for a new frame so used one was the best option for me. And one day I found what I was looking for 😊
Step 2 – I put silver Pebeo gilding wax on my frame. I start with a little amount of it as it is very efficient.
Step 3 – I polished it with 600 grit sand paper. Thanks to this you can see wood structure on my frame.
Step 4 – My husband (handy man) build a shelf. He used for it melamine boards from Home Depot.
Step 5 - We glued frame to shelf using “No More Nails” glue from Home Depot
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Susan Clark Ponceon Sep 23, 2018I Loooove what you have created here. This is an exceptionally beautiful frame. You and your husband should be proud of your accomplishment.. Thank-you for sharing such a delightful project.
Izabela Rutkowska-Trzopon Sep 25, 2018Thank you very much
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Franceson Jan 4, 2019It loooks as though the shelf sits inside the wall which to me would look even better! Not saying it’s not nice,,, it’s gorgeous and a lovely piece!
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