How to Make Architectural Letters
Create the look of worn-metal architectural letters to display a little joy on a holiday mantel or entry table.
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Materials Needed:
- paper mache letters
- tinted primer
- silver metallic paint
- rust-colored acrylic paint
- foam and bristle brushes
- rag
Apply Primer
Brush a layer of primer over letter surfaces, leaving noticeable brush strokes in varying directions. Let dry to the touch.
Apply Metallic Paint
Brush a layer of metallic paint over letter surfaces, leaving noticeable brush strokes in varying directions.
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