Old portrait frame
March 21st, 2009 in member junk
Hi. I'm new here, and I love to see what everyone is doing with their junk. What fun!
I had this old portrait frame, the kind with the convex glass, and I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with it. I saw this spray paint in the hardware store today, called Krylon Looking Glass, and decided to turn the glass and frame into a mirror. I really like how imperfect it is. To me, it looks like the silvering has tarnished on an old mirror.
I didn't like the gold paint on the frame, so I just painted it. Some day, I might strip it to see what's under all the old paint, but for now, I like it how it is. I'm looking for the right chain to use to hang it on the wall.
Pattern or design used: My own design
posted in: member junk, wood, glass, frame, cream, mirror
Comments (8)
Lani Posted: 11:49 pm on March 24th
Midge Posted: 8:12 pm on March 22nd
This is sooooo cool! I've never seen this product before...I'll have to give it a try! Great project, thanks much for sharing. Keep up the good work!
Take care,
Sue Posted: 12:26 pm on March 22nd
xojanis Posted: 2:00 am on March 22nd
Again, welcome!
Kathy
http://www.sylviasdaughter.blogspot.com
Posted: 11:24 am on March 21st
You've got a great mirror now, but it is difficult to find these types of frames with glass in them, so you're fortunate to have your concaved glass w/oval frame to work with.
Great project. Reminds me of the look I like from Texas women like Carol Boltons' decorating style.
Thanks for sharing.
Gretchen
http://www.mimitoriasdesigns.blogspot.com
Posted: 10:12 am on March 21st
I am so pleased to see how it turned out. I just bought the same paint. Trying to decide what to use it on. I have the glass but not the frame. It's just been waiting for me to use it!Thanks
Smiles,
Alice Posted: 9:46 am on March 21st