Decorative Arts

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2009-11-04 Decorative Arts - repainting a plaster mirror:

Hi Kim Nice to hear from you. It depends what kind of look you want but there are actually no steps if you just paint. Just dust and spray paint. If you want to antique the frame, apply a coat of antique

2009-11-02 Decorative Arts - Gold picture frames:

Hi Lauren Nice to hear from you. No need to take the frames anywhere. You can do this simple project yourself. Dust the frame. Get a can of silver spray paint at the hardware. Remove any glass or

2009-10-20 Decorative Arts - faux painting:

Hi Gale, Thanks for asking. To make paint durable I would use either oil based primer and paint, or if you want to make it a bit easier spray enamel paint for metal surfaces. Depending what your final

2009-10-14 Decorative Arts - need a table top:

Hi Natalie Nice to hear from you. If you where my neighbour, you could walk over and I would make you your table top from reclaimed wood..its that easy. One of the easiest things to make actually. So

2009-09-15 Decorative Arts - Cleaning ornate picture frame:

Hi Mike Nice to hear from you. Do not even think about dipping your old frame LOL. What you did on the frame so far is fine. Now you must get into the nooks and crannies with a Q-tip dipped in your