Giant molding letters
Guess I'm on a letter kick since I just made the EAT Sign from molding also
These are a little different and MUCH bigger, almost 2 feet tall
This is 6" wide molding and I cut to size with a compound miter saw.
I glued and screwed small wood pieces to the backs to connect them
On the front I added squeeze caulk in dots all around the edges for a little more detail.
I've used caulk for years to make designs, dots, swirls, etc. on pieces...fun stuff
Here they are assembled and with the dried caulk design
spray painted brown
dry brushed with gold acrylic paint
Then I used watered down black paint and "antiqued" by brushing all over and then wiping off with soft cloth. After the black I ended up brushing on just a bit more gold
I added hooks on the back for hanging and they are ready to go
I'll be taking these to my booth where I sell my pieces
Oh and I'm doing a Valentine's giveaway on my Facebook Page
... go "like" Lucy Designs on Facebook, send your friends too, and I'll be giving away some fun hand painted Valentine Hearts...I'll even ship it to you free! (US only) sneak peek below. They are big paper mache hearts 6" x 9" painted kind of MacKenzie-Childs-ish
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12 comments:
These are really fun. I like that the lines in the molding add extra movement to your letters. The caulk gives them fun dimension. Blessings, Kim
These are really cool and the color you applied came out great. I love the finish. Thanks for sharing.
I would have never known that was caulk that made the dots! So impressed.
This is hands down crazy awesome! They look steam punkish even. So creative with the molding take.
I've featured you in SNS #66's sidebar this weekend. :)
Donna
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/
I just love this...just used up some left over molding by making a large inspiration board--now i'm gonna have to go get some more to copy your project!
~Pam
Wow, these are so cool! I had no idea they were made from molding at first glance. Love the dots of caulk...
Very cool, I love how the gold & black paint gave it a metal look!
Awesome!!!! Your newest follower!
these are AWESOME with a capital A! Welcome to blogging. I saw your feature over at TDC...and thought I would let you know Monday on my blog I am having a newbie linky party. First one that I ever known of..there will be all new bloggers, so you are sure to make some new buddies. Also I started a series coffee talk Tuesday, along with some tutorials for you new blogs. All under my header.
Hi! Just found your site via TDC! I REALLY love how you did these letters. They turned out so nice! Very inventive.
I'm so inspired by all of your frame pieces and letters. Brilliant!
Michael
bluevelvetchair.blogspot.com
These are really great!! Love the caulk turned detail!
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