Thursday, August 9, 2012

Annie Sloan Graphite Frame

I love this style frame.  I had an old print in it from the 80's.  Yeah, I bet we all have a few of those lurking about.  I took it down a couple years ago and replaced it with an antique mirror, but then what to do about this very pretty frame that had a wood finish with a forest green mat.

 You probably guessed it.  I ditched the print, the mat and the glass.  Empty frames are big sellers these days, but the wood from the 80's is not.  I painted it with two coats of Annie Sloan graphite chalk paint which is a very dull finish and it didn't show a lot of depth.
 So I took some gold Rub n' Buff and rubbed it on my fingers and finger painted just the decorative part of the design.  Just a teeny bit.  It was still a little too flat for me so I used some Deft lacquer spray in the satin finish and went over it.  It's not shiny at all, but the satin gave it a nice feel to the touch.

You can see that the frame has a nice aged look.  I love this for fall, and I have a couple more frames I might try this finish on.
Let me add a P.S. to this post.  I took the Annie Sloan workshop, and you DO NOT have to use wax.  You can use a regular type of sealer and it works great.  Thanks a bunch for stopping by.
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15 comments:

  1. LorileeAugust 9, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    It is beautiful. I have never used Annie Sloan paint, but I have used the gold rub n buff. I love ornate frames.
    Blessings,
    Lorilee

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  2. White Lace and PromisesAugust 9, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    Love it! I paint mine white and sell them as quickly as I bring them in! I buy every large frame I find!

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  3. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresAugust 9, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    I have some AS graphite paint and Rub n' Buff in my stash. What a great idea and a nice change from white. Oh yes, I remember those 80s prints and colors all too well.

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  4. UnknownAugust 9, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    LOVE how this detailed frame turned out..love all the details of it, just my style.

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  5. Tito EricAugust 10, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    Interesting details on the corners of that frame. Wonderful!

    Cheers ... visiting from Show & Tell Friday!

    Tito Eric
    http://turningboholano.blogspot.com/2012/08/zadig-by-voltaire.html

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  6. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsAugust 10, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    I love these detailed frames, too, Maggie! I love the addition of the rub n buf to it. I have a couple of little pieces I just finished with chalk paint, but I added to them {stencil} and I plan on using a spray poly to seal them. It is the first time I'm doing that rather than using the wax, but I just don't think I need the wax in these instances.

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  7. Vickie @ Ranger 911August 10, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    The gold really accents the detail on your frame. It looks especially nice against that pretty bark cloth!

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  8. NanaDianaAugust 10, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    The gold really made it pop. Thanks for the info- I was under the impression that you needed to use the wax over the paint- xo Diana

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  9. CynthiaAugust 10, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    This frame is beautiful. I just love ornate frames. You did a great job.

    P.S. Don't you just love Rubn' Buff?

    Cynthia

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  10. MichelleAugust 10, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    Love this frame and I have all the ingredients to get started!
    Question: No as wax for this project or for all projects? I really don't love the waxing process!

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  11. BlissAugust 10, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Sitting down from painting frames with CeCe graphite myself. I needed a few more for my window display so picked them up at garage sales yesterday. Now they are on the dining room table drying.

    ~Bliss~

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  12. Pat C.August 10, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Wow! It's gorgeous! I think that the satin finish is just perfect, and the "teeny bit" of the Rub 'n Buff really makes the corner detailing pop!

    xoxo

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  13. karen@somewhatquirkyAugust 11, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Maggie this is beautiful. I have done a test board with graphite but no project yet. I waxed it and the dark wax does give it some depth. you know I'm a fan of the deft finishes though.

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  14. Stan and Jody GabaraAugust 13, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful frame on Simple & Sweet Fridays. I love this technique you used.
    It's perfect!

    Jody

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  15. Debra@CommonGroundAugust 14, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    this looks wonderful! I love a good "black" vintage frame. thanks for the tip about the wax. I have some ASCP that I haven't used yet, but no wax. thanks for linking up to Vintage Inspiration!

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