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How to Paint a Faux Metal Finish

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  • How to make a plaque / sign. Love Sign - Step 1
    Step 1

    Trace & Cut out your letters from a cereal box. Also cut out two strips for either end of the sign.

  • How to make a plaque / sign. Love Sign - Step 2
    Step 2

    Paint everything with a solid coat of silver paint.

  • How to make a plaque / sign. Love Sign - Step 3
    Step 3

    Use a dry brush method to paint on a layer of black paint. Continue dry brushing layers of silver and black paint until you get the desired metal look.

  • How to make a plaque / sign. Love Sign - Step 4
    Step 4

    Attach the cardboard pieces to the wood sign with hot glue. Add some silver thumbtacks to the strips so they look like they are bolted to the sign.

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kristyangel
kristyangel · 1 project
very nice
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Stephan
Stephan
Very nice
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