Practice makes...... well... something.....

I have been wanting to make a chalkboard forever!!!

 

But, I had never found a frame that I liked.

 

 I finally did!

 

The only problem........

 

I don't have a clue to what I am doing!

 

So, I started from the beginning......

 

 

Bought chalkboard paint, frame paint, brushes, and of course,

 

my beautiful frame.

 

I began by cleaning my frame, and taping off the glass.

 

 

I then painted the glass with the black chalkboard paint.

 

Just a little fyi, here.

 

The directions said to let dry one hour, and then apply the second coat.

 

NOPE, DON'T DO IT!

 

 

See the bumps,  the paint began peeling off.

 

So, I let it sit for 24 hours, and then was able to apply the second coat.

 

After finishing the black chalkboard paint,

 

I started to paint the frame.

 

I applied the paint, liberally....

 

and then wiped it off.

 



 

I loved the texture, and I loved the gold....

 

but it seems I lost it when it was painted.

 

 

 

So.....

 

I have finished it for now,

 

(while I think)

 

but I believe I need to rebrush the gold, gently back over the top.....

 

I am just not quite ready.

 

But,  it is coming....

 

What do you think?

 

Love,

Catrina