"Good Bones" - Family Name Plaque Upcycle
by
Bethany P
(IC: homeowner)
$8.00
2 Hours
Easy
I found an ugly piece of art at a local thrift store for $3 and was, for some reason, drawn to it. When I picked it up, I realized it was made out of some sort of plaster-ish material and was very heavy. My first thought was, "This could go outside!!". I snatched it up and took it home - this was the result. Don't overlook something with "good bones" that can be used as a starting point!!
Original art piece: $3
Rope: $5
Paint: left over from other projects
Original art piece: $3
Rope: $5
Paint: left over from other projects
This is Mr. Ugly. Ok, maybe it was horrible, but it's not my style.
This photo shows the cool plaster-ish material, which was painted and "crackle" finished. Not really my thing either.
I started by painting over the finish with EXTERIOR paint. The frame trim was painted the same color as my front door & shutters as this was to be hung over the door.
I wanted it to look a little distressed - but not too much as I didn't want to change the color of the frame. I used some dark wax to bring out the detail on the frame.
This was the final finish after the excess wax was buffed off.
To finish it off, I trimmed it out in some rope I had left over from another project.
Doesn't it look perfect?
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Published June 11th, 2015 2:30 PM
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Brenda Freeman on Feb 23, 2020
I just started crafting a little but I will be on the lookout for an idea like this that calls out to me. Thanks for sharing
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