SK"s Lace French Lady Painted Doors

SK on Elderberry
by SK on Elderberry
I craved fun new front doors. These doors were left without any varithane or other protectant. With the moisture in Oregon I need to make sure these doors are waterproof. I took some time figuring out a fun and unusual color combination and texture. .
These left for dead french doors needed to be sanded and prepped for paint.
Using a crayon I draw freehand leaves and vines. This was will keep the paint from adhering to the design.
I painted the first coat red.
When the first coat of red is dry, I paint a second coat Black and sand back edges for the antique look I like.
I keep plastic lace tablecloths to paint lace textures.
On the reverse side of the two french doors, I line the lace edge along the edge of the door.
Using a enamel spray paint I paint the first coat.
When the first coat is dry I paint a second coat of black.
Using a umber glaze I wipe both sides of the doors for an even older look.
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  • Penny Penny on Jul 10, 2017

    fabulous, as usual, but are we going to get to see the whole door finished? can't wait for that!

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  • Chris aka monkey Chris aka monkey on Apr 20, 2014
    @SK on Elderberry omg girl you did it again looks wonderful xx
    • SK on Elderberry SK on Elderberry on Apr 20, 2014
      @Chris aka monkey Thank you my friend. This again was a jump in feet first kind of thing. But I do love an adventure. sk
  • Katie Katie on Apr 21, 2014
    They look really cool. Is there anywhere to see a photo of them hung?
    • SK on Elderberry SK on Elderberry on Apr 22, 2014
      @Katie Thanks Katie. I will try to get pictures of the Frenchy doors asap. thanks. sk
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