Using Antique Wax on Patriotic Star Decor
Did you know using Antique Wax on brand new decor pieces can completely transform the look?!
If not, it’s Super Exciting to me when I know a few crafty techniques can give you that handmade, rustic vibe you are hoping for!
The star to the left is original from Hobby Lobby…..to the right is AFTER using a bit of antique wax and inks!
Just an incredible difference! And now I can’t wait for you to see how I did a set a 3 star photo holders for my coffee table decor!
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Here are the SUPPLIES I used:
- Wooden Photo Holder Stars (Hobby Lobby SKU: 105286109 & SKU: 205286109)
- Folk Art Home Decor Brown Wax (Get it HERE)
- Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad “Walnut” (Get it HERE)
- StazOn Black Ink Pad (Get it HERE)
- Rub’nBuff “Spanish Copper” (Get it HERE)
- Gator Zip Sander (Get it HERE)
- Ripped Osnaburg Muslin Fabric (Hobby Lobby SKU: 676262)
- Small Wooden Buttons (Walmart)
- Vintage-inspired Patriotic Flash Cards (Get them HERE)
- White Cardstock
- Ink Jet Printer (mine is an older printer…THIS ONE is most similar if you’re in the market for one)
- Scissors
- Baby Wipes
- Hot Glue Gun
The STEPS couldn’t be Easier:
- I lightly sanded the stripes & stars
- Removed labels from back
- Applied Antique wax all over front and back & wiped back with a baby wipe
- Then applied walnut ink and black ink to edges
- Used a rubber glove to apply rubn’buff to metal photo clip
- Tied ripped osnaburg under clip
- Hot glued button on top of fabric knot
- Printed out flash card printables onto cardstock
- Cut out America, Fireworks & Liberty Words
- Attached to each star and then styled in my vintage tray
Be sure to Watch THIS Short Video for a look at the process of using Antique Wax!
I’m SO HAPPY with how these came out & they are just the perfect touch to my patriotic tray vignette!
Are you looking for other Patriotic Inspiration?! Check out this EASY FABRIC BOW & this RECLAIMED WOOD FLAG
Be sure to PIN this one for Later!
