Free Frame Finds A New Look With Gold Metallic Wax

The Find

As promised, another example of using Antique Gold Rub 'n Buff - in this case to make over a free wooden frame that was set out on the curb.

Here is how it started....

wood frame, back side

wood frame, back corner detail

After removing the glass I used a piece of very fine sandpaper to lightly scuff up the surface of the frame. I'm not sure if this was totally necessary but the original wood seemed to have a bit of sheen and I didn't want any existing coating to interfere with the wax adhesion.

wood frame, sandpaper, tube of Rub 'n Buff

After sanding the frame and wiping it down to remove any dust I got to work on applying the Rub 'n Buff metallic wax to the wooden frame using a scrap from a rag. Here's how it turned out.

Frame after wax application, detail view

The wooden frame had some texture to to, and I decide to retain that slightly mottled look by not applying too many coats of RnB - which I could have done if I had wanted a uniform color surface.

Frame after wax application

Final product

I download an oil painting seascape from the Rijksmuseum using their free Rijksstudio art download options, such a great source for art! Then I resized and cropped the image in order to fit the frame and had it printed out via the Costco Photo site - you do not need a Costco membership to use their photo printing site.

Final product after gold wax on the frame and new artwork.

Happy freestyling! Don't overlook frames that might not match your decor, they can always be painted or waxed to give them a new look.

Tags: makeover; furniture makeover; frame; wooden frame; low cost artwork; metallic wax; rub 'n buff; Rijksmuseum; seascape; Dutch art