How do I upcycle metal wall art?
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A set of metal wall art has fallen into my possession. It's fairly contemporary with many home stores, etc., still selling it. It's Tuscan in name, but the colors are faded and a couple of the pieces are broken or bent. I like the designs used on each piece, but without a make over the pieces are no good. All of my searches for anything relative ends up with antique tin ceiling tiles, or "how to make tin wall art with this or that...". These items are very different. There are 4 large tiles, 4 smaller tin framed tiles and 2 pieces with 3 smaller ones in each piece. I may even be mistaken that this is tin. It might possibly be aluminum or metal alloy.
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Did you try using metallic spray paint in several colors (like gold, silver and copper)? Unbend all of the bent sections first, then spray. Sometimes the imperfections make the piece more interesting, so don't overdo it with trying to improve it!
A photo would be super helpful!
You can "repaint" small sections with cheap nail polish. I can't give specific suggestions because we do need a pic.
I inherited a metal sculpture of a ibis and took the base off. Placed him in my garden. I figure, it was free, doesn't match my home and he's right where he'd want to live! 😎👍