Paint: replica of antique metal pub sign
Can you tell which one is the antique?
A special request from a friend who wanted this sign for her living room, the style and colors (with a slight change to burnt orange) were a perfect fit for her decor, but the price for the antique was ridiculous.
She sent me the challenge and I accepted.
It was definitely a little tricky getting all the details and colors in place but I love a good challenge.
Here’s how I made the sign:
1. Cut 3/4″ plywood to requested size 33″ x 28″.
Prime and paint base color.
Print out lettering to match and fit space.
Trace letters with ballpoint pen which leaves indent in wood to paint:
2. Cut shield shape from craft paper folded in half, trace around edge:
3. Paint shield base color:
4. Cut out ribbon banner from craft paper and trace for each side:
5. Start painting in details:
6. Add lettering to the banner:
7. Seal with clear satin poly and add hanging hardware to back:
I’m linking up to:
Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane
SAS @ Funky Junk
Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots & Jello
Sundae Scoop @ I Heart Naptime
Sister Sunday @ Sisters of the Wild West
Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming
Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative
DIY Fall Festival @ The DIY Showoff
Made by You Mondays @ Skip to My Lou
Making the World Cuter @ Making the World Cuter
Nifty Thrifty @ Coastal Charm
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z
Good Life @ A Beach Cottage
Delightfully Inspiring @ Delightful Order
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage
Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple
Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue
Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Tickled Pink @ 504 Main
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
SAS @ Just a Girl
Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage
Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic
inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework
Great job replicating! Honestly, I like yours better 😀
Looks great! I couldn't tell the antique from your reproduction!
Amazing! You did a terrific job!
Impressive!
WOW~ that is so impressive!
I couldn't tell which was the repro. Amazing job and lucky friend! ~ Maureen
Beautifully done! I've painted a few pub signs for Christmas presents and they are a big hit. Your version is just gorgeous!
this is really good. what a great undertaking -and you've done an amazing job.
wow! I am totally impressed!
That's my family name on my mum's side 🙂