A huge thank you to Modern Masters for sponsoring this post.
It's time again for another Monthly DIY Challenge!
This month, we were lucky enough to work with a super cool product, Modern Masters Metal Effects! In case you're not familiar with this product, it allows you to give just about any surface the perfect patina (aka rusty) finish. How cool is that?
The kit comes with everything you need:
Primer
Oxidizing Iron Paint
Rust Activator
Sealer
2 Paint Brushes
2 Stirrers
Direction Booklet
I chose to rustify (I think I just made that word up) a scroll wall hanging that I had laying in our yard sale pile. I purchased two of them years ago, so I thought why not try and update one with a cool rusty finish.
I have to admit, I was a bit hesitant to paint over the perfectly good wrought iron finish with the brown primer paint. I had faith in the product, but it sure wasn't looking too hot.
I ended up applying 2 coats to ensure I got a good rusty finish.
After the primer was dry I applied 2 coats of the iron oxidizing paint.
Once that was dry I sprayed (make sure you turn the nozzle to spray and not stream, lesson learned) the entire piece with the rust activator. It will start "rusting" as it dries.
How cool is that? Doesn't it look like it's been sitting outside for months?
Since I only used the metal effects kit on a small piece I still have a ton of product left for other projects. I'm thinking of painting an old wrought iron outdoor side table. It's already rusting, so this would just make it look like it was meant to be that way.
As for the metal scroll, it's now hanging above the old window in our dining room.
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This turned out so great! It looks perfect next to your old window.
ReplyDeleteSuper super gorgeous, I think I have that same iron scroll, have to find it now and re-do it!!!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out beautifully, Katie! And I really love it hung right there.
ReplyDeleteLove how this turned out! And it looks perfect above your window!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out so pretty! Looks great above the mirror!
ReplyDeleteThis looks perfect! It was a pretty piece to begin with, but it's even better now! I love it above that window.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Katie! I just love the way it looks above the window and the boxwood wreath. Perfect rustic charm!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!! I love where you hung it too, it's perfect above that window! Love the colors!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome above the rustic window! I just can't get over how perfectly rusty the pieces get!
ReplyDeleteIt looks it looks great, Katie! These products must've been so fun to work with! Looks like you found it at some antique sale! Hope you're having a great weekend! xo
ReplyDeleteKendra @ www.joyinourhome.com