Upcycle a wooden frame with an antique faux finish using Americana Decor® Matte Metallics.

SUPPLIES

• sandpaper
• wooden frame
• small flat brush
• medium flat brush
• paper towels

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Depending on how you plan to use the frame, pick the size you need.

2. With a flat brush, paint on Romance. Allow to dry.

3. Sand lightly and wipe down the surface.

4. Paint on Aged Bronze with a flat brush. Allow to dry.

5. Working one section at a time, paint on Carbon.

6. With a paper towel, wipe back the Carbon paint. (Leaving some of the paint to give an aged look.) Allow to dry.

7. Load a small flat brush Vintage Brass. Dab off some on a paper towel. Dry-brush the surface randomly by dragging the brush across the surface of the frame in some areas. (This will add another dimension of sheen.)

8. To paint the other side (or another frame), first coat the frame with a medium flat brush and Romance. Allow to dry and dry-brush the frame with Keepsake, leaving some of the paint showing through.

9. You can display the frame alone or with a variety of other frames. This project is versatile and can be propped up for display or hung on the wall for display. (Tip: Paint both sides differently and you can switch out the sides for different seasons or occasions.)

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