Textured gilt frame

Create this fabulous textured gilt frame using a clever combination of Resene paints.

Resene art with Mark Rayner - Project 72

Difficulty level: Moderate

You will need: Clean cloth, paintbrush, paint stirrer, Resene Aquaclear gloss, Resene Quick Dry, Resene Sandtex, Resene testpots of Resene Bullion and Resene Porsche, sandpaper, wooden picture frame.

To get the look: Mark painted the background wall with Resene SpaceCote Flat tinted to Resene Quarter Cararra.

Other ideas: For a fresh retro look paint the frame with one coat of Resene Sandtex followed by two coats of Resene Gin Fizz.

Step one
Lightly sand the wooden frame.

Step two
Wipe off any sanding residue with a clean cloth.

Step three
Apply one coat of Resene Quick Dry to the wooden frame and allow to dry for two hours.

Step four
Carefully stir the Resene Sandtex.

Step five
Apply one generous coat of Resene Sandtex to the front and side edges of the frame, dabbing the paint to create a textured look. Allow to dry.

Step six
Apply one coat of Resene Porsche to the front and side edges of the frame and allow two hours to dry.

Step seven
Apply two coats of Resene Bullion to the front and side edges of the frame, allowing two hours for each coat to dry.

Step eight
Apply three coats of Resene Aquaclear to the front and side edges of the frame. Allow two hours for each coat to dry.

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