First I worked on the mirrors I bought via a Facebook group called North Shore Attic. I paid $5 for these mirrors. The frame is some sort of plastic - not ideal but I thought they would fit my living room. The gold had to definitely go though!
I wasn't sure what colour to paint them then decided to use the aluminum spray paint I picked up last weekend for the tins I updated. First step was adding a coat of aluminum to the frames.
While I waited for the frames to dry I worked on my Ikea mirror update. This was a freebie that needed a bit of jazzing up.
I picked up a can of gel stain from Rona. I wanted something dark - not a dirty brown or black. I found a darker brown that had a bit of red in it. Perfect!
I added the gel then let it sit for a few minutes. Then took a cloth and removed the excess stain. I love the final colour!! A nice deep brown that brings out the wood grain.
Today I'll add a coat of varathane then it'll be good to go!
Such an easy update - I am so stoked about the colour of the frame!
Once these frames were dry, I added some white craft paint. The paint job is pretty rough but I just wanted to soften the silver.
Next I used a wet cloth to rub the details in the frame. This way I could add some depth to the finish - the details came up silver with a soft white. Looks so much more sophisticated than the gold/bronze finish it originally had. Phew!
I may have to try this affect on other pieces. So happy with the finish! Next step is a coat of varathane.
Off to varathane the three frame updates then clean up my printers tray. Gonna be a fun afternoon!
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