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 a few heavy.
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!
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)
I highly recommend Rustoleum spray paint based on my experience. The Rustoleum Bright Gold is a really nice shade, and the paint has a nice smooth finish. I’m pleased with the final results!
I love when such a simple project makes such a huge impact, and that is definitely the case here! Get the printable how to card below:
DIY Gold Frame
Equipment
Materials
- 1 Wooden frame
- 1 Laser cut wood overlay
- 1 can Spray paint gold
Instructions
- Spray paint the wood frame with several light coats of gold. Let dry.
- Spray paint the laser cut overlay with several light coats of gold, letting dry in between coats. Let dry completely.
- Use hot glue to attach the overlay. Apply hot glue to the plain wooden frame in a few areas, working quickly. Press down the overlay. You can also use craft glue.
- Place a print inside the frame and hang.
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!
Looking for additional ways to display pictures? Try these other projects:
Clay Photo Holders • Comic Book Frame • DIY Bulletin Board • DIY Dry Erase Board from a Frame • Floral Hanging Frame • Mod Podge Picture Frame • Poster Hanger • Valentine’s Day Frame