Faux Rusty Metal Door Decor–Fleur de Lis
I’ve got another super beautiful & unique faux finish for ya! I decided to make a wooden fleur de lis door hanger look like Rusty Metal!! It’s so realistic looking that you’d probably knock on it to make sure it isn’t really metal lol! And what’s so unique & intriguing is how I created the “Rust”!
Would you believe that Cinnamon+Mod Podge creates the most realistic looking rust?! I’ve actually done it on a few things, like these Plastic Christmas Bells
But I loved the technique soooo much, I decided it would look fabulous on this Fleur de Lis! Why fleur de lis? Well, just some extra info in case you don’t know already, I’m a Louisiana girl & the fleur de lis symbol is a HUGE part of our French heritage culture here! It’s such a pretty shape too!
So here’s what you’ll need to do this particular project, but feel free to try this technique on all sorts of surfaces & projects!!
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SUPPLY LIST:
- Fleur de Lis Cutout 24in (Build-a-Cross)
- Mod Podge
- Ground Cinnamon (any brand should work)
- Black Chalk Paint (I used Waverly in color “Ink”)
- Metallic acrylic (Folk Art “gunmetal gray”)
- Metallic acrylic (Folk Art “silver sterling”)
- Jute Rope
- Various Ribbons
- Raffia
- Scissors
- Staple Gun
- Drill
- Paint brushes
- Paper/Foam plates
- Clear Spray Sealer
Bonus: You’ll also see how I put together the cutest BOW to adorn this precious door hanger!! See this quick how-to video below with all the details!!
P.S. If you choose to use your creation on your front door, be sure to spray with a clear protective spray to seal it from weather elements!
Well……isn’t it THE coolest technique EVER??!! Hope you enjoyed checking it out as much as I enjoyed showing you! Thanks for hanging out & come back soon for more crafty fun!!
