I'll be the first to admit there are times where I take something for granted. It could be just waking up or having a full meal. Do you take things for granted too? There's also taking for granted items we may have lingering around our home that could serve a higher purpose. Take this thrifted gem, for instance. It's made of steel, was cast-off for a few bucks, and now is about to become farmhouse platter art complete with a tutorial for you. woot!
While you might be scratchin' your head about now, hang with me. I see potential in most everything, especially when someone has written it off as "junk". To me, that's called
trashure and can be made into something new for our home or as a gift.
GETTIN' STARTED
While there are many ways you could go with this for any decor style, I'm focusing on a time-worn feel with a story. In order to do that, I'm layering and layering. First, I wipe down the tray with rubbing alcohol to get it ready for a base coat.
Then, in order for paint to adhere to the metal, you can use a metal primer such as this one I used.
Next, once the primer cures, I apply a wash coat of a white milk paint. However, to make it have texture, I use a spray bottle to wet the surface so it thins the paint and allows me to play with it. like in
this dresser tutorial HERE.
Ready for more layers? I then take a stencil brush and use a gray paint and more spritzes of water to add a different dimension.
Last, I use my DIY decoupage mix to apply this art found here at
The Graphics Fairy. In addition, you can see how I use decoupage in
all these past projects.
Do you see a cutie peeking?
MOOVIN' ON UP
Finally, here is my farmhouse platter art complete with a sweet Guernsey cow staged front and center. Isn't she pretty?
If you notice above, I tore the paper so it didn't have a blunt edge while resting in the platter. Plus, I also used a brown wax to age it and nab a dollar store picture display for a stand (I painted that too)
Obviously, I used a cow for this, but you could paint the platter any color, use any art. What would you have placed in it? Funny thing is my daughter's came home from work the day I staged it and asked where I bought that cute cow art. tsk. They should know better, eh? {{wink, wink}}
If you'd like to make this part of your home story, you can find it and more in
my online store.
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