A Simple Thrift Store Box Looks High End With Stenciling and Plaster
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From plain to fancy with paint, a plaster stencil and a plaster mold.
It was pretty beat up but was made of solid wood and was in great shape.And it only cost me $3.00! Ah, a new project for paint and plaster!
The box front had a recessed opening in it so I used a Raised Plaster Stencil with joint compound to create a design on either side of the recess.
I primed the box and cast an ornamental square piece from a plaster mold. Once it was dry, I also primed it. My intention was to place it over the recess to hide it.
I first painted the entire box and ornamental piece a pretty sea green color and then used metallic gold paint on the box trim, plaster stenciling and ornamental plaster piece. I glued it in place over the recess in the box and Tah Dah! What a great new display box for treasures.
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Published January 4th, 2015 1:12 PM
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Gorgeous to say in the least.
Is there a video of this step by step? What Joint compound or plaster you used? And the exact paints and shade of color? These kind of questions will get answered through a video... Thank You