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Reclaimed Frames

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:10 pm
by srdzevon
I always love the DIY threads, so I thought I'd make a little one of my own.

I found this frame at my local Goodwill for 6 bucks

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Turns out, it fights my Plighting perfectly, but i'm not about the color.

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I decided to go with a matte dark gray with a silver undercoat.

4 coats of sliver

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1 coat of flat dark gray with a little scotchbright pad action to reveal the sliver.

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Test fit with the old mat.

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Needs another coat of black and a little more rubbing.
Once i finish that and get my new mat and glass, I'll take some proper pictures with my good camera.
I'm pretty happy with it so far. i think the black might be a bit dark. Kinda wish i'd gone with a little lighter color, but I think it's going to be just fine in the end.

Re: Reclaimed frame for Horkey Plighting

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:11 pm
by sidewaysscott
:clap: :clap: looks great! nice work.

Re: Reclaimed frame for Horkey Plighting

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:13 pm
by ironjaiden
Nice nice :clap:

Re: Reclaimed frame for Horkey Plighting

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:38 pm
by mtarail
Looks great!

Re: Reclaimed frame for Horkey Plighting

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:50 pm
by GTMaus
Nice find and some excellent work there :clap:

Re: Reclaimed frame for Horkey Plighting

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:53 pm
by ceevee
I think it looks great with that amount of black with the silver. Great marriage there.

Re: Reclaimed frame for Horkey Plighting

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:09 pm
by PLUSH
Pretty sharp.

Re: Reclaimed frame for Horkey Plighting

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:09 pm
by srdzevon
Thanks guys! I think once i get rid of the fugly beige mat and finish the paint job it's going to look pretty sweet.

Not bad for $40 or so.

Re: Reclaimed frame for Horkey Plighting

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:13 pm
by rmoore
Woo! Awesome!

I found a similar deal at goodwill...big nice frame, solid wood and all for $8. Get it home, measure it...24"x35". :hanging:

Re: Reclaimed frame for Horkey Plighting

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:28 pm
by db23
that's so cool. great find and your paint job is amazing!

Re: Reclaimed frame for Horkey Plighting

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:32 pm
by ceevee
rmoore wrote:24"x35". :hanging:
Damn. That is so close to perfect sizing for Dracula.

Re: Reclaimed frame for Horkey Plighting

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:51 pm
by Callaghanx
Fantastic job!

Re: Reclaimed frame for Horkey Plighting

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 12:20 am
by inkedup
Nicely done

Re: Reclaimed frame for Horkey Plighting

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 12:59 am
by clem99
cool project, i kind of had the same thoughts after speaking with TC way back about this print, just done nothing about it, like looking for an older garaged frame, what paint re you using, graf cans?


congrats

Re: Reclaimed frame for Horkey Plighting

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:08 am
by trarex
Thought that was my secret.
Wallnut frame with a seude fillet.
Total cost 2 dollars.
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