I love decorating my home with unique items. If you’re part of The Shabby Tree then you already know that I love old tarnished silver. The tarnished silver looks great mixed in with glass and cream decor.
I thought it would be fun to give some simple items that old tarnished silver look. This can easily be done by using paint.
I’ll be using a black chalk paint, tin metallic paint and a antique bronze paint for this diy.
The first step is to paint your item using the black chalk paint.
This might take two coats with drying time in between each coat.
Once the black chalk paint is dry you’ll then add the tin metallic paint.
I applied the tin metallic paint by using a paper towel.
Once the tin metallic paint is dry you’ll then add some of the antique bronze metallic paint.
Once the paint was dry I decided to give my container a coat of a mod podge sealer.
I used E6000 glue to attach a bling embellishment to the top of my lid.
This was such an easy diy and looks great displayed with my tarnished silver. I hope this will inspire you to get creative and give something a fun makeover to give it a unique look.
I love this! It’s beautiful!
My Grandma always said if you don’t learn something new everyday you have wasted your day. I didn’t waste today, thank you for teaching me how to do this. Going to try it very soon as I have everything I need. Thanks Barb watering 💦💦💦💦 The Shabby Tree 🎄🎄🎄
Love the technique.
Looks amazing!
Barb, you took something simple and made it into something very in and beautiful.💦💦💦💦💦🌲
I had a few cans that I got rid of. So glad I saved a couple. Will be making this.😍
I love it Barb!
I don’t like it! I love it! ❤️It turned out beautiful and is useful! Great job!
great great great idea!! not only to do like this idea i very much love it and will give a try. i have extra tins in my stash!!
Barb, I love the little box! So many things you could use it for! 💕
This is so cool. Didn’t know you can do this. Love it!
💗 You made it beautiful💗🌲
I will for sure be making some of these thank you watered
Another great craft Miss Barb!!! You keep inspiring us to be and make stuff ….
Neat idea, but would the tin metallic paint work alone if you don’t want the tarnish look? Thinking shiny tins to hold gifts, jewelry, etc.?
What a clever idea!! The paint looks just amazing!!
Love love love this!
This is a great idea! I am excited to try this on a piece while still seeking out a thrifted piece of silver. Will have to pick up the tin and antique bronze paint.
I love it! Looks amazing! ❤️
Absolutely love the transformation! Looks way enough. You come up with the best ideas.
Such an awesome transformation! Love it!