First of all, a big huge thank you to Dixie Belle Paints for helping to make this post possible today. They provided the product used in this post. All ideas and opinions are my own. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.
You know how we roll, we stop at all garage sales, thrift stores, and craft stores. Buy things and stash them away for later. I picked up the ceiling tin in my travels and saw a very similar one at Hobby Lobby so I painted it to look just like it. I thought because it was a Hobby Lobby Hack it would sell. Nope, it sat and sat, way too long. So What To Do With Outdated 3 D Artwork.
I decided I was sick of looking at it and would paint it in a more neutral color. In the meantime, I got a package delivered full of goodies. Oh did I feel like Santa made an early delivery. Dixie Belle Paint gathered an assortment of their products and mailed them to me. Although the products were given to me all opinions and ideas are my own.
So I figured this paint was made to take care of the outdated ceiling tin. Before I started painting I washed the tin off with soap and water and let it dry thoroughly.
Don’t forget, I had already painted it and waxed it as well. The cool thing about this product is it is made to go over wood, metal, glass, laminate, ceramic and even fabric!
I am amazed at the thick consistency of the paint and it goes on so smoothly. I dry brushed the color Driftwood, which is a lovely grayish tan, over the piece. Then I wiped some of it back with a damp paper towel. I wanted some of the deep red to show through. The paint adhered beautifully. I did let the paint dry completely between coats because the I wanted the colors to remain clear.
The next color I dry brushed on is the Hurricane Gray. Once again I did it lightly to allow the other colors to show through. And the final coat of paint to lighten it up is the Drop Cloth.
To protect the tin I tried out the Best Dang Wax! A little goes a long way. And then I had to sprinkle on the Dixie Dirt since this tin has such a pretty raised design. It brings out the design.
If you have an outdated frame or an old piece of artwork, this is what to do with outdated 3 D artwork. Paint it with a paint like Dixie Belle paint that will cover glass, metal, wood and even fabric. And play with all of the different finishes and glazes. I have another piece I did and it is the complete opposite. I will be posting about it soon.
I love this. What a great transformation!
Thanks Patti. Have a great day.
I love what you did here Debra. It looks nice and fresh and so much more interesting than before. It is full of layers and depth. I think you should keep it now. And I really want to see the the project too.
Thank you Mary. I did put it in the booth but hey if it doesn’t sell it can come back home with me. 🙂
It looks great! I do like it better with the white wash on it. Let us know if it sells for you!
Thank you, Florence. I will let you know because I plan on bringing it back home if it doesn’t. 🙂
Stunning Debra. I love old tin ceilings but we really struggle to find them here. I love the colors you used to tone the board down. So pretty. I’d keep it 😉
Thanks, Michelle. I just may have to bring it back home when I stop at the booth this week 🙂
You did a great job, that paint sounds awesome. Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party this week. Pinned!
It is really a great paint. I just finished another project using it. I can’t help myself. Thanks so much.
Oooh, you’ve given me a creative idea to deal with a piece of embossed tin that I have. It’s been in our booth but has languished. This may be the answer. I saw your link at the Vintage Charm Party.
Thank you so much. My piece did too until I repainted it. I put it in the booth last week and when I went back this week it had sold so that may be the ticket for your piece.
Great makeover! I love Dixie Belle paint and the dirt is one of my favorite products. I painted a styrofoam ceiling tile and used Dixie Dirt on it and it turned out looking like an old metal tile. I love your use of layering colors.
Thank you, Virginia. I find I keep reaching for Dixie Belle products all of the time now. I bet the ceiling looks fantastic.
Love it Debra! I am always so amazed at how simple things around the house can be used and used again just by painting!! So glad you enjoyed your Dixie Belle Paint 🙂
I love this paint and the other products. Thanks so much.
Love how it turned out! Absolutely LOVE it!! Great job and thank you so much for trying out Dixie Belle Paint.
Thank you so much. I love this paint. I can’t get over the thickness of the paint and how smoothly it goes on.
I can’t say enough about this fabulous paint! Love how it completely transformed your tin ceiling tile – very nice, Debra.
I agree. I also like the products to enhance it also. I am already thinking about my next project I am going to do with this paint. Thanks
I just have to remember this stuff. Actually I did this weekend. I was clearing out the deck at our vacation home and a lot of the metal items, lanterns and plant holders were really bleached out from the sun. normally I would give them away but I told my husband… a coat of paint and next year they will be even prettier that this! I love your new metal work.
Thank you, Debbie. I think I am painting everything in sight with this paint. It’s great.
Love the ceiling tile with the lighter colors. Thank you so much for sharing at Snickerdoodle Create~Bake~Make link party!
Thank you, Sharon.
Looks fantastic. It would be something I would do.
Thank you so much. Dixie Belle Paint Products are fun to play with.