My husband's niece has a wonderful shop called the Happy Gourd. It is full of antiques and art that she creates. While in Florida I visited her booth and found a few new additions to my obsession with old windows. I have three windows and this is the first time I actually tried to do something with it.
Christmas Window
Story
I love the vertical glass panes on this window which was initially what drew me to it. We wondered where the window came from. This is why I love this window: it belonged to my husband's Great Aunt Addy. Jim believes the house is over 100 years old.
Notables
Sandpaper
Caulking
Burnt Umber acrylic paint
Valspar Antique White sample 7.7 ounces
I have never restored a window so this project created a lot of learning moments for me. This was the window before restoring...bad photos because I did not think to take a good photo before I started working on it.
Another side of the window before I started working on it.
-Clean
-Scrap all paint off the glass with a razor
-Sand
-Repair via caulk. The original caulking was crumbling. I had to recaulk and make sure the angle matched the angle of the original caulking. Thank goodness for mixed media tools.
-Use painter's tape to protect the window glass and give yourself a clean line of paint.
I painted the foundation with burnt umber acrylic paint.
After drying for 24 hours I painted with Valspar Antique White.
Dry for 24 hours.
I sanded the inner edges, top, and bottom with a little on the sides.
I was inspired by Mark Montano's post on Facebook of a picture frame by DigsDigs.
It took me a week or two to complete but I am proud I even tried to complete it. It was frustrating and rewarding. The main thing was preserving the window and maintaining it's natural "distress" look.
I have been a little absent but I have been involved with helping with my grands and the Nutcracker production. It is a major holiday tradition in South Carolina and it was a privilege to see my little ones dance on the "big" stage.
I've also been sick again. This season has been rough on me with the flu and now I think a virus. Believe it or not, I have a lot of projects to share. You can't keep a crafter down!
Inspired To Created/Encouraged To Try
Christmas Window
I love the vertical glass panes on this window which was initially what drew me to it. We wondered where the window came from. This is why I love this window: it belonged to my husband's Great Aunt Addy. Jim believes the house is over 100 years old.
Notables
Sandpaper
Caulking
Burnt Umber acrylic paint
Valspar Antique White sample 7.7 ounces
-Clean
-Scrap all paint off the glass with a razor
-Sand
-Repair via caulk. The original caulking was crumbling. I had to recaulk and make sure the angle matched the angle of the original caulking. Thank goodness for mixed media tools.
-Use painter's tape to protect the window glass and give yourself a clean line of paint.
I painted the foundation with burnt umber acrylic paint.
Dry for 24 hours.
I have been a little absent but I have been involved with helping with my grands and the Nutcracker production. It is a major holiday tradition in South Carolina and it was a privilege to see my little ones dance on the "big" stage.
I've also been sick again. This season has been rough on me with the flu and now I think a virus. Believe it or not, I have a lot of projects to share. You can't keep a crafter down!
Inspired To Created/Encouraged To Try
Love love love that old window!!! Beautiful displayed with for Christmas. I have one that hangs in my nook with 4 panes.
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing!! Love the uniqueness of the window. The vertical glass panes are so cool!!!
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