Materials:
2 wooden frame screens with the inside out
1 slab panel screen
wood primer
spray paint (dark or emerald green, light brown or suede-colored, black metallic, gold flake and copper)
measuring tape
1" bead molding
tacks
hammer
wood glue
cork squares
adhesive or wood-cork glue
picture-hanging mechanisms (large one to carry extra weight for the second screen frame)
rope or chain
cup hooks
Screen #1
Steps:
- Prime wood and spray paint it emerald green. Let dry.
- Using a light brown or suede color, spray-paint stripes randomly back and forth to simulate animal skin. Let dry.
- Spray-paint some light gold paint for sparkle. Let dry.
- Construct a frame out of the bead molding to fit inside the frame. Glue and tack together and then tack to the inside of the screen frame. Tip: Spray-paint (if desired ) the bare bead molding before inserting into the larger frame.
- Apply adhesive or glue made for wood and cork to the bead molding where the cork squares will be placed, working on one at a time. Press the cork into place. Place a weight on top and let set up overnight.
- Apply pictures using tacks.
Screen #2
Steps:
- Prime the wood (the featured panel is a solid slab). Let dry.
- Paint the entire slab black metallic and let dry.
- Highlight using spot sprays and light strokes of the copper spray paint. Let dry.
- Hang pictures on the slabs as if to a wall with picture hangers, etc.
- Use extra heavy picture hangers to attach this frame to the wall due to its weight.
Screen #3
Steps:
- Prime the wood and let dry.
- Spray-paint the entire frame dark green.
- Paint large stripes of copper over the top.
- Attach a cup hook to the underside of the top of the frame.
- Attach a small cup hook to the top of the frame that will be hung.
- Choose a rope or chain and paint to match if desired.
- Attach the rope or chain to the cup hook in the top of the screen frame and to the cup hook in the top of the picture frame. Let hang freely.
Resources More Splash Than Cash Decorating Ideas
by Donna Babylon
This book is an easy-to-read guide for tasteful decorating on a budget--perfect for anyone wanting to spruce up their home without breaking their wallet.
Windsor Oak Publishing, March 1999
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