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framed chalkboard

Transform tired framed art into a fabulous chalkboard for your craft studio. The picture inside this frame was flipped over to provide a chalkboard painting surface. Most smooth surfaces work well.

you'll need
Surface & Paints
Large frame with ornate and embossed details.
Spray paint's (Krylon)
Java Sea Brown, Niagra Ivory Mist
General Purpose Metallic Gold
Chalkboard Paint: Black

Tools & Supplies
Tack cloth
Sandpaper
Not slue gun and flue sticks
Latex gloves

What to do
(note Follow manufactures instructions throughout)
1 Remove picture from frame. Sand frame and wipe dust.

2 Spray paint smoothest side of picture with Black Chalkboard Paint.

3 Apply primer Spray Java Sea Brown in swaths in random areas of frame. Spray embossed areas, such as corners, Metallic Gold.

4 Paint over frame with Niagara Ivory Mist White still wet, wipe some paint from detailed areas of frame with rag.

Design by Colette George courtesy of Krylon

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