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DIY Map Desk With Metallic Gold Paint
by
Debi Beard
(IC: blogger)
$50
6 Hours
Medium
This look is surprisingly easy to do! I used frog tape, DIY chalk-type paint and gold metallic patina to transform this thrift store desk, the entire project came in under $50
I have a full video tutorial attached below along with the info provided here. DIY Paint will go on most surfaces without sanding or priming so I started by painting the entire desk with Apothecary, a beautiful pale green color.
I traced cut out shapes that can be printed from your computer, see my Map DIY pinterest board there are several different ways to do this.
Matallic patina is a sheer topcoat, so I used a gold color underneath first, called Sandy Blonde. Then I applied two coats of DIY metallic gold patina and outlined to cover my pencil marks with an oil based gold sharpie.
I love the final look! for more details visit Debi's Design Diary .
And don't forget the fun and quick video below to see the entire process
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Published August 18th, 2015 3:32 PM
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Very nice but where is the state of Michigan???????
Hi love the desk. What did you use to paint the bottom of the desk gold?