Project
Vintage Frames
Take any plain frame and transform it into something special with these instructions and some paint.
Photography: Mike Krautter
Source: Martha Stewart
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materials
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Plain frame
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Martha Stewart Vintage Decor Paint (we used Eucalyptus, Antique Sky, Linen, Wedding Cake, Charcoal, and finished with Martha Stewart Vintage Decor Wax – Clear, Antique and Dark Wax)
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Sandpaper
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Cotton cloth
steps
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Clean the frame by wiping it down with glass cleaner to remove any dirt, dust, or oil.
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Using the Vintage Decor brush, paint the frame with a base color of your choice. Wait for it to completely dry before painting a second coat of the base color if necessary.
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Paint your next color directly over your previous color. Let dry completely (about 2 hours).
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Using sandpaper, begin distressing your frame by sanding in areas where you want to create a "worn" effect.
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Wipe off any excess sanding dust.
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Taking the paintbrush or a clean cotton cloth, apply a layer of Vintage Decor Clear Wax. Let dry completely.
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Next, using the paintbrush or a clean cotton cloth, apply a light layer of Vintage Decor Dark Wax. Let dry completely. Your project will cure on its own and be ready for use in 7 days!
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