A Fabulously Gauche Thrifted Frame {With A Beeswax Technique Video!}

A couple of months ago, I found this wooden frame at my local Goodwill store, and loved many things about it. I loved the 99 cent price tag, I adored the sentiment around the outside, and I loved the wood’s tones. I didn’t like one thing….and that was the center of the frame. It would have been fine by most people’s standards, but it was simply “plain”, and I thought I would jazz it up.

I’ve been messing around a bit with beeswax. I first saw an awesome technique video a couple of Gauche girls had done a while back, using a craft iron. I tried this, and kind of figured out how to create a velum style look…..which I will share at a later time. The other thing about the beeswax for me is the scent. It really is a divine natural aromatherapy. I thought about taking a small crockpot I never use, and turning into a melting pot, but then I remembered how my husband loves to use it on Super Bowl Sunday for nacho cheese (I say gnarly and yuck), and I decided to try another heat source.

Here is my video of the technique. Ignore my head turned sideways in the intro. I’d had a glass of wine already (you can see the other glass in the upper left of the frame, FYI) …..but I’m not sure it was to blame. I think it is mostly that I am a supreme geek. Also note the tiny bra on the line above my head. Hmmm. I think I need a production manager…..

This project certainly could never be called perfect, but it really fits what I was going for, and my living room decor (where it will be displayed).

I used quite a bit of Gauche Alchemy washi tape on top of the beeswax, and it holds just fine. I love the vintage look when I added ink to the edges as well. I’m really on an “old” kick.

The beeswax stamped impression is definitely subtile, but I think highlighting it with a little paint rubbed in the grooves, and then wiped off, was helpful.

Thanks so much for visiting today, and I hope maybe I gave you a bit of inspirado. Right now, my mojo is at a big time low. I hope maybe it will come back with a vengance soon. I mean…..I have projects to make, and emotions to let go!
Have a lovely rest of the week, Gnomies.

Blessings~