Something old can be made new again!

A couple of years ago I spent a hot summer Saturday afternoon at an auction.

I managed to  obtain some beautiful chairs and a couple of old windows taken from a demolished house in  my winning bid.

After painting and decorating the chairs .I really got wild and decided to paint the windows. These windows had to be sanded and in some places and  caulked to keep the glass in the panes.

 Also, I  had to scrape some  caulk from the windows. Having cleaned all the glass and sanding the window wood frames  slightly, (you don't want to make them real smooth because of the vintage effect) .

I painted  the frames with an exterior latex semi gloss paint. This began the whole process of design and a whirl wind of decorative windows. I then went back with craft acrylic paint and painted designs on the wood frame, swirls, dots, curly  Q's etc.

  Next I went to the window glass panes. YOU can buy specific window paint, however why do you want to increase your budget when you can use some regular acrylic craft paint.

I painted purple pansies and  vines.When I finished and the paint was dry (make sure its dry)

 I sprayed it with a clear acrylic laquer. This seals the paint and three coats make it easy for cleaning.

This became such a hit that I have painted ; mermaid scences, phasants, peacocks, bees, owls. and others. What a great way to  begin a hobby and an art form.

I have painted  with my children at my public school and we have five  decorative  windows hanging in our room and hallways.

 For many of my windows I have used tole decorative scroll designs and that seems to be very attracting to buyers.

 Especially if I paint the tole decorative scroll with gold antique craft paint. Come look at my web site to see some windows. Check out my website http://belindalawson.fineartamerica.com/