Faux rust

I'm the type of person that enjoys doing things easy, I'm kind of always in a hurry. So, when I was looking up faux rusting techniques, I was disappointed that…

I'm the type of person that enjoys doing things easy, I'm kind of always in a hurry. So, when I was looking up faux rusting techniques, I was disappointed that…

I think this fun DIY is pretty magical! It is just so cool how you can transform something like a plastic bell into the cutest rusty metal looking piece of decor! I have seen so many people out in the crafting world using the Cinnamon+Mod Podge technique to create rust, so I decided to give...

I brainstormed a craft idea, so I went to my favorite little mom and pop craft store to gather the supplies I would need and came across even more fun stuff to add to my idea. One of the items I found was this adorable tin watering can. It was perfect, except that it was...Read More »

Resene FX Faux Rust Effect is a waterborne coating used to create a rust style effect on exterior and interior surfaces. Once applied, it looks like rust, a look that will continue to develop as the coating ages.

So…I tried rusting some little jingle bells using ALL the methods and ALL the chemicals, and I did NOT have much luck. After a week of working on it, and wasting about $15 on bottles and bottles of white vinegar, bleach, and hydrogen peroxide, I gave up. The chemical methods might work well with other… Continue reading How to Paint a Faux Rust Finish

A simple and quick tutorial for how to create a faux rust finish using paint on a steel kitchen scale. Works on almost any type of surface.

Mixed Media, Paper Crafting, Watercolour, Altered Art, and occasional Dollshouses

Yep. Spray paint and salt can give you an instant weathered iron effect. You can create a faux rust effect using these ingredients. As I am still sick, to ...

This is a simple little way to paint faux rust using only craft paints. On almost anything. Like little stars, cut out of cereal boxes. That would make ideal ornaments for Christmas trees for a front porch. Like my porch, for instance. Yes, I realize we just had Halloween. Yes, I realize it’s only the […]