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This DIY Gold Frame is 14-Karat Decor!

This DIY gold frame is such an eye catching project! Use spray paint to make it look like 14k gold. Very easy and very budget friendly!

Skills Required: Beginner. It helps if you have experience with spray paint since that’s what this project is. Just remember several light coats as opposed to going too heavy!

This DIY Gold Frame is 14-Karat Decor!

Today I have a fun, simple, but eye-catching project to share with you! I was inspired by the most gorgeous frame I saw on Instagram last week.

I knew I could make this easy home decor in a few simple steps with just a few supplies. This project is the result. I hope you enjoy the tutorial for this DIY picture frame!

Wood frame, laserjet wood frame overlay, gold spray paint, and a hot glue gun

You might be wondering why there is an overlay as well as a wood frame in this project. Well, you can just use a simple frame alone . . . but I wanted to make this gold frame look not just metallic, but a little more ornate.

The overlay adds that special touch I was looking for. You can make it a different color if you like, but I chose to just paint the entire thing gold. Here’s how I did it.

Gather These Supplies

  • Wooden frame
  • Wooden laser cut frame
  • Gold spray paint
  • Glue gun and glue sticks (craft glue also works)
Rectangular wood frame and a gold can of spray paint

Step 1: Spray paint the wooden frame with several light coats of gold, letting dry in between coats. Let dry completely.

Laser cut wood overlay and a can of gold spray paint

Step 2: Spray paint the laser cut overlay with several light coats of gold, letting dry in between coats. Let dry completely.

Applying hot glue to the edge of the base frame

Step 3: Apply hot glue to the plain wooden frame in a few areas, working quickly. You can also use craft glue.

Pressing the wood overlay down to the wood frame

Step 4: Position the wooden laser cut frame on the plain wooden frame. Hold down until the hot glue sets which just takes a couple seconds. If you used craft glue, set aside on a flat surface to dry.

DIY gold picture frame

Your DIY gold frame is ready to hang. Doesn’t it look great with a black and white quote? Obviously it’s perfect for pictures as well!

This DIY Gold Frame is 14-Karat Decor!

I love when such a simple project makes such a huge impact, and that is definitely the case here!

Gold frame DIY

I also love when it sparkles in the light. The Rustoleum Bright Gold is a really nice shade, and the paint has a nice smooth finish. I’m pleased with the final results!

Yield: 1 frame

DIY Gold Frame

This DIY Gold Frame is 14-Karat Decor!

Learn how to make a gold frame that sparkles! You just need a few simple supplies.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Difficulty Easy
Estimated Cost $5

Materials

  • Wooden frame
  • Laser cut wood overlay
  • Gold spray paint

Tools

  • Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Instructions

  1. Spray paint the wood frame with several light coats of gold. Let dry.
  2. Spray paint the laser cut overlay with several light coats of gold. Let dry.
  3. Use hot glue to attach the overlay to the wood frame.
  4. Place a print inside the frame and hang.

Did you make this project?

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Now, be sure to visit us as we blog about style, food, and the things we love over at the Pretty Life Girls where you can find other fun DIY projects like these Flamingo Mirrors!


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