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

Updating a Tired Old Frame

Have an old frame that needs a color facelift? 
Let Dixie Belle Mineral Chalk Paints work their magic.

Using Sea Glass and The Gulf with a light swipe of Best Dang Wax Clear, at the end; I was able to transform this tag sale frame for my next DIY project.

Here is the frame, after a wipe-down with a damp cloth.

A light coat of Sea Glass with a chip brush.

I used a dried, used, chip brush to scrape off back to the original color; in just a few places. 
(It's easier when the paint has dried to the tacky stage).

Haha, I forgot to remove the sticker from the sale.

I mixed a little of the Sea Glass into The Gulf for a custom color.

I used the same used and dried brush to scrape on the new custom color in places.

When it completely dried I used a soft paper towel to add a light coat of the wax, wiping off the excess. It can be buffed to a great shine.

Here you can see where I used the leftover custom paint.
This will be part of a DIY project you will see in a future post. Hint: think office organizing!

If this post has been helpful for you, please let us know.

Ciao for now,
-Trish Alger