Tiffany-ized Silver Dish

Tiffany is the height of glamour and class. 
This rescued, vintage, silver dish was Tiffany-ized.

Using Dixie Belle "The Gulf" Paint, paint tape, chip brush, and Dixie Belle Satin Clear Coat Sealer this dish was rescued from the bin.

It had little to recommend, besides the great handles and legs and the overall shape of the dish.

I taped off the legs and handles.

The Gulf color was the closest to Tiffany's unique blue. Coat number one:

I wanted full coverage, so I waited for the 1st coat to dry and added another:

Three thin coats did the trick. You can always sand down areas that are too thick.

I wanted a water resistant surface so the sealer was the next coat:

This is so forgiving. The sealer brushes on nicely and dries clear and fairly matte.

Here is the big reveal:

Another angle:

One with pearls, as befitting Tiffany:

Did you notice the color? Did it remind you of any other  recent projects in that color range? Yeah, that's right...it will be part of my office set---still to be complete. Stay tuned!!

Thank you for taking a gander.
Ciao for now,
-Trish Alger

Desk Set Rescue "WIP"

This project is a WIP-Work In Progress. Last month I gave a sneak- peek of a calendar to go with the updated frame I painted. Here is the next step in the process.

Here are a few more items painted to eventually be part of my desk set. I rescued a few containers from the recycling bin for my project.

I used Dixie Belle Sea Glass... 

and Buttercream.

Along with the Alligator Stencil for some visual texture and interest.

Next month will reveal more on this project. 

Thank you for your interest and comments.

Ciao for now,
-Trish Alger