Monday, January 30, 2012

Antique Tin Ceiling Tile Frame Part Deux

Remember that old ceiling tin tile I bought at the salvage yard? Well I'm back with another project using it! It's the purchase that keeps on giving.



I bought some inexpensive wood frames at Walmart and got to work making them a little more functional.They didn't come with glass or a good way to hold a picture in; so I used some plastic frames and used Epoxy glue to adhere them to the back. Then painted them.



Next up was cutting my ceiling tile down to size. I used the cutting wheel on my Dremel for the job. Then spray painted those~



Then using some small nails/ tacks I hammered the ceiling tin to the frame. I made a blue one and a bronze/ silvery one. Originally the frames could only be used as free standing frames, but I tacked on some small picture hangers so they could be hung on the wall as well.





I think they turned out pretty cute! 

Have you ever bought something that you were able to keep using and using over and over again?


8 comments:

Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication said... 1

Super cute! I really love the tin tile!

Sherry said... 2

Beautiful job! I like how it turned out, it look lovely.

Haley @thedistractedblogger said... 3

What a great way to add some character and texture to a frame!

I can't wait to get my hands on some tine tiles or stamped tin, mostly used for radiators. Not sure how I would use it, but I would find something.

Unknown said... 4

Your frame turned out so cool! Love old ceiling tiles!!

Shelly

Danni@SiloHillFarm said... 5

This turned out great! Man, I love my dremel too! Thanks for sharing this over at C.R.A.F.T. I'm your newest Linky Follower.

Holly Lefevre said... 6

Oh that tin ceiling tile is magnificent! And the frames you created are a perfect way to showcase its loveliness!

The Bold Abode said... 7

They turned out way more than "pretty cute"!

They're amazing!

Thanks so much for linkin' 'em up to the Bloggy Olympics!

tilesonbradman swimming pool tile said... 8

Oh! That tin ceiling tile is magnificent! And the frames, you created are a perfect way, to showcase its loveliness!