Magic Chrome Makeover

Magic Chrome and Metallic Makeover

It is easy to find objects and ornaments that get your attention and can decorate your home. Any yard sale, second-hand store, decor, and hardware stores, all have something to offer. Maybe you already have them stored away from a time long ago when your taste in color may have been a little different. With the Montana GOLD Chrome Effect and Metallic Matt color range, you can add a touch of class and timelessness in as little as two steps. Sound intriguing? Read on.

What‘s the difference between Chrome Effect and Metallic Matte colors you might be asking? Chrome Effect colors have shiny metallic pigment particles that dry on the outside of the paint surface to reflect as much light as possible. You could consider this an „open“ surface paint that marks when the pigments are touched or exposed to the elements. The Metallic Matt colors, on the other hand, are traditional „closed“ surface paint colors that have metallic pigments inside the paint liquid which dries to form the paint‘s skin. Metallic Matt colors are less shiny but more durable and able to be handled. Both offer unique finishes that are beautiful in their own right. Just as we learned in our Magic Chrome and Metallic Makeover.

BEFORE Dusting off some old objects like glasses, candle holders, or vases is done in a flash. If you‘re looking for something new or different, as suggested prior, go and visit your local stores and yard sales to see if anything there takes your fancy. With your painting space ready, objects and ornaments clean, dry, and dustfree, shake your cans for 2-3 minutes to ensure the mixing balls were moving freely.Starting with the Montana Universal PRIMER Spray, paint each object at a distance of about 15cm from the object‘s surface, in smooth side-to-side motions. You are better off doing thin multiple coats, than singular thick coats that may drip or take longer to dry thoroughly. Once dry, it‘s time to take the Montana GOLD Metallic color of your choice and apply it in the same manner as the PRIMER. We used the Montana GOLD Chrome Effect colors Goldchrome, Copperchrome, and Silverchrome, for the shiny metallic finishes. We turned to the Montana GOLD Metallic colors Silver Matt and Gold Matt to achieve the low sheen (or matt finishes) that can be handled. Repeat the process if desired with each color till you achieve the metallic finish you were aiming for.

AFTER Well, it was that easy! What was once a pile of things that were OK, is now decorative or functional objects and ornaments that can find a new place in your home. The shiny Chrome Effect finish took our plain ornaments in a whole new direction. While the smooth matt luster of the Metallic Matt colors offers a sense of timelessness, like a family heirloom or a forgotten treasure. It‘s important to remember, the Chrome Effect colors have pigments on the surface of the paint, meaning they can‘t be touched or handled as they will mark or deteriorate. So choose your objects carefully when you apply each color so you can enjoy the fruits of your labor for many years to come. This project is for all skill levels and can be done by anyone that has a spare 10 minutes (excluding drying times) and is old enough to use a spray can. Another job well done. Happy Crafting!