Paint and distress a wooden frame to add a rustic look to a treasured photo.

SUPPLIES

• water container
• palette or plastic plate
• paper towels
• 3/4" flat brush
• fine-grit sandpaper
• wooden frame
• alphabet and number stencil
• sponge pouncer

INSTRUCTIONS

NOTES:

Let dry completely between painting steps.

1. Basecoat the frame using a 3/4" flat brush and Lamp Black.
2. Use the 3/4" flat brush and Saffron Yellow to paint a light second layer on top of the Lamp Black.
3. Use a dry 3/4" flat brush and Jack-O'-Lantern Orange to lightly sweep paint over the frame.
4. Place the stencil on the bottom of the frame to spell out desired phrase. Use a stencil brush to pounce Lamp Black onto the frame. Let dry.
5. Use sandpaper to rough up frame. (Sand a little more on the edges.) Be careful not to over-sand.

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