It was only months later that Debbie would dream up a gorgeous finish for this piece and decided to use our Iron Reactive Paints from our Metal Effects line and Platinum from our Metallic Paint Collection.
Since she was working directly on the wood, Debbie applied a coat of our Metal Effects Primer in order to protect and prevent the Rust Activator from reaching the wood. She allowed the primer to dry overnight.
Next she applied 2 coats of Iron Reactive Paint. What makes this paint so unique is that it contains real metal particles that will rust naturally over time if left to the elements or it can be made to rust in no time at all when combined with our Rust Activator.
In a separate container, Debbie poured the Rust Activator in preparation for brushing. Since she was working on this project in her kitchen, she decided to brush instead of spray. She also applied plastic sheeting underneath the divider to catch any running excess activator.
After about an hour, her wooden divider was showing a beautiful rust finish that would serve as the perfect background for her next steps.
Using our Platinum Metallic Paint, Debbie used the Esperanza Lace Tile stencil from Royal Design Studio to stencil a shimmery pattern over the rust finish.
The combination of the dull rust against the brilliance of the Platinum creates a contrast that looks amazing and full of character. What a transformation! Be sure to visit us on the Cafe blog by clicking the link below for even more photos and details on this project! We hope we’ve inspired you to try our Metal Effects products on your next project for a unique twist.
