Hi all, Vicki-Ann here today and I wanted to show you how to quickly upcycle a photo frame to match your decor.
What you will need.
- Helmar Crystal Kote Varnish in the Matte Finish
- Recycled Photo Frame
- Sand Paper
- Decoart Americana Paint in the colour of your choice
- Paint brush
I bought this at an op shop (second hand shop) for $2 what a bargain hey. Looks a bit scratched up and not the right colour for me but the design of it, is just what I was looking for.
So I sanded it back in places roughly and grabbed some Black Americana Acrylic paint and gave it 2 coats of paint.
Then to seal, we gave it a spray of the Helmar Crystal Kote Varnish in the Matte Finish. We gave it 2 coats of the varnish. Remember to go in one direction when spraying and then turn the project and spray in the other direction. This way you get in all the corners. (My husband made a great hand model for my photo) This seals your project and makes it easier to clean. It also keeps it from yellowing or fading and gives a terrific finishing touch to your project.
I added some scrapbook paper to size and now I just need to add my photos.
I was really happy with how my photo frame came up.
Now it matches all the rest of the frames on the wall, of the family photo shelf in my hallway, that I am working on.
