We've had these small gold mirrors for about a year, but I have never really loved how warm or coppery the gold frames were. So, I decided I would revamp them with a slightly metallic distressed gray patina process that I've used on others mirrors (and love the result).
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{The mirrors before along with my supplies}
{One coat of Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray paint- eggshell finish}
{A light coat of metallic silver glaze}
{Just a bit of white paint to tone down the metallic shine and the pre-sanding. Yes that's an emery board!}
{Post emery board distressing...I ran out of sandpaper, but this worked just as well!}
{Close up}
{Et Voila!}
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Beautiful and thank you for sharing your methods and finishes!
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Karena
Art by Karena
Of course! These mirrors are now available in my Etsy shop ;o) Let me know if you try this method and how it works for you.
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love it, looks great
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Love the gray! And loved the tutorial too! *winks* Vanna
ReplyDeleteThank you, I was worried I would regret it, but alas, I do not ;o)
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