Thank you to Modern Masters for sponsoring this post! The project and opinions are all my own.
Hello and welcome to another edition of The Monthly DIY Challenge! If you’re unfamiliar with The Monthly DIY Challenge, every month some of my favorite bloggers and I team up to create unique projects based upon a common product or theme. This month we’re all about faux metal finishes, thanks to the amazing folks at Modern Masters and their fabulous Metal Effects paint line.
I used Modern Masters’ Metal Effects Rust Oxidizing Finish 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? 
Before I give you all the details on how to make your own version of this project, here’s a teaser of the fabulous faux copper (with blue and green patina), and faux rust projects my friends and I came up with. All of the projects are linked at the end of this post so you can click through to view tutorials for each one! 
OK, so let me fill you in on how I made this amazingly rusty jewelry holder!
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? 
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 Oxidizing Finish Kit, which you can buy online at Home Depot, I gave it a whole new look (or should I say old look)!
First, I brushed on a coat of the Metal Effects Primer that came in the box.
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!
After that dried, I misted the entire surface with a couple coats of the Metal Effects Rust Activator.
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!
Look at the variation in tone and color! Isn’t it gorgeous? This is NOT a finish that you could achieve with paint alone.
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.)
What would you be most excited to give a faux rust finish to?
Now that you’ve seen how I used the Modern Masters Metal Effects Rust Oxidizing Finish Kit, be sure to check out how my friends used it and the Metal Effects Copper Finish Kit!
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-Bre
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Seana Turner says
Very pretty! What a nice way to show off your pretty baubles. I always think hanging necklaces is the BEST way to store them:)
Bre says
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!
Amy | Canary Street Crafts says
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.
Bre says
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.
Christine says
ohhh I luve me some rusty things!!! your project is amazing and thanks for the paint tip!!!
Bre says
Aw, thanks, Christine!! I know rust is right up your alley! Hope you have a great weekend!
Sarah @ Little Red Brick House says
This is so beautiful, Bre! I love how it pops against the blue background. And the jewelry holder idea is genius!
Bre says
Thanks so much, Sarah! I love the rusty finish – it really gives it a lot of character!
Breanna says
Such a unique idea! Love the jewelry holder! And the finish came out so beautiful!
Bre says
Thank you, Bre! Isn’t the rust so pretty? I can’t wait to make other things rusty, too!
Tara @ Anything & Everything says
What a unique and clever idea! It’s so amazing what this paint can do!
Bre says
Thanks, Tara! I know – I seriously love this paint kit!
simple nature decor says
OH! I love the iron scroll work, its just beautiful. It perfect for jewelry. Maria
Bre says
Thank you, Maria! 🙂
Samantha says
No, way! Looks like totally legit rust! Love what you did with it, especially against the blue!
Bre says
I know, right? It is insane how realistic it is! You have got to try this kit sometime, Samantha!
April R - Uncookie Cutter says
This looks so cool! I’ve never heard of this stuff before, but I love the way it turned out. Will have to try it!
Bre says
Thank you, April! Yeah, it is really an awesome product! A little goes a long way, too. I know YOU could find a great use for it!!
Erica @ Dwell Beautiful says
Such an inspiring and unique idea! I had no idea it was wood to begin with and how brilliant to turn it into a jewelry holder! I love the old vintage vibe and it looks so great in your space!
Bre says
Thank you, friend!! Yeah, I am so pleased with the rusty finish it has now. It is such a cool product!
Amanda Fettig says
Girl, I love this!! It totally looks like rust!! Who would’ve thought special paint could do that?! Super cute way to hold jewelry, too! 🙂
Bre says
Thanks so much, friend!! This paint is amazing – I am telling you!
Emily says
This is so cute! I love the look and function of it!
Bre says
Thanks, Emily! This definitely was a fun project to put together!