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Rusty Iron Scrollwork DIY Jewelry Holder

April 13, 2016 by Bre 24 Comments

Let’s transform common craft store supplies into a beautiful DIY Jewelry Holder. I’ll show you how easy it is, and how to get a faux rust paint finish, too!

So pretty! Make your own DIY jewelry holder and learn how to give it a faux rust finish with this great tutorial!

Thank you to Modern Masters for sponsoring this post!  The project and opinions are all my own. Also, this post contains affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more information.

I used Modern Masters’ Metal Effects Rust Kit to create a gorgeous rusty iron scrollwork DIY jewelry holder.  It looks like a piece you’d find at your favorite flea market, don’t you think?  

So pretty! Make your own DIY jewelry holder and learn how to give it a faux rust finish with this great tutorial!

I bet you’d never believe that my “rusty iron scrollwork” was actually an unfinished laser cut wooden plaque that I bought at the craft store, would you?  

So pretty! Make your own DIY jewelry holder and learn how to give it a faux rust finish with this great tutorial!

Yep, that’s how it looked when I started with it!  But it didn’t take long to transform it into a rusty work of art.  Using the Modern Masters Metal Effects Rust Kit, I gave it a whole new look (or should I say old look)!  

Modern Masters Metal Effects Rust Oxidizing Finish Kit is an amazing way to give any paintable surface a faux rusty finish!

First, I brushed on a coat of the Metal Effects Primer that came in the box.

Modern Masters Metal Effects Rust Oxidizing Finish Kit is an amazing way to give any paintable surface a faux rusty finish!

After that dried for about 30 minutes, I put on another coat of primer.

After I let that sit overnight, I painted on the Metal Effects Iron Paint.  It went on almost black, which made me a little bit nervous.  My scrollwork definitely did not look rusty at this point!

Modern Masters Metal Effects Rust Oxidizing Finish Kit is an amazing way to give any paintable surface a faux rusty finish!

After that dried, I misted the entire surface with a couple coats of the Metal Effects Rust Activator.  

Modern Masters Metal Effects Rust Oxidizing Finish Kit is an amazing way to give any paintable surface a faux rusty finish!

After about 45 minutes, a rusty finish began to appear right before my eyes.  It was so exciting!  Once all was said and done, I had a gorgeous and authentic-looking piece of rusty scrollwork.  

I sealed it with the Metal Effects Sealer Permacoat Xtreme that came in the box.  Then I used wood glue to attach it to a painted piece of scrap wood.  Once that dried, I fastened some cup hooks and a dowel to the board, and turned the piece into a jewelry holder!

Modern Masters Metal Effects Rust Oxidizing Finish Kit is an amazing way to give any paintable surface a faux rusty finish!

Look at the variation in tone and color!  Isn’t it gorgeous?  This is NOT a finish that you could achieve with paint alone.

So pretty! Make your own DIY jewelry holder and learn how to give it a faux rust finish with this great tutorial!

The amount of product in my Metal Effects Kit is enough to complete several more faux rust finish projects for indoors or outdoors.  I can’t wait to use my leftovers on some cool items for my “garden” (by garden I really mean dirt patch.  No green thumb here.)  

So pretty! Make your own DIY jewelry holder and learn how to give it a faux rust finish with this great tutorial!

What would you be most excited to give a faux rust finish to?

Awesome! Learn how to make any paintable surface look rusty with this tutorial!

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  1. Seana Turner says

    April 13, 2016 at 6:30 am

    Very pretty! What a nice way to show off your pretty baubles. I always think hanging necklaces is the BEST way to store them:)

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    • Bre says

      April 15, 2016 at 8:20 pm

      Thank you, Seana! I like to hang my necklaces, too, but I wish I had more space to do it. Most of them are balled up in a mess in my jewelry box!

  2. Amy | Canary Street Crafts says

    April 13, 2016 at 6:57 am

    I’m amazed at what that rust kit can do! The wood scrollwork really looks like old rusty metal! Just a cool idea to use it as a jewelry holder too. It looks so pretty hanging on the wall.

    Reply
    • Bre says

      April 15, 2016 at 8:21 pm

      Thanks, Amy! Yeah I am totally in love with the rust kit. It is such an authentic look! I can’t wait to use it again; I have so much left over.

  3. Christine says

    April 13, 2016 at 10:52 am

    ohhh I luve me some rusty things!!! your project is amazing and thanks for the paint tip!!!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      April 15, 2016 at 8:21 pm

      Aw, thanks, Christine!! I know rust is right up your alley! Hope you have a great weekend!

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