Architectural Plaques

Antique Trumeau Mirror Swedish Designer Lars-Bolander

Make your own wall plaque out of an old oversized frame.

All you need is wood which is cut to fit inside an ornate frame, which then you can tack on these lovely vintage wall ornaments.

Most of all of them are made of plastic, so you have to be very careful not to shatter the plastic when hammering them into place.

Paint your plaque an off gray and when it is dry, either gold leaf the ornaments, or wash them with white paint.

After your first coat is dry, you can either use glaze which is mixed into paint, or you can apply the paint right over top of your first coat. Within a couple minutes, after it is somewhat dry, wipe it off using a damp rag. It is a little tricky using paint alone, so I would suggest playing around with a couple of the finishes before attempting on your final relief picture. Either way, these vintage floral plastic ornaments are perfect for these primitive decorations. Many of these plaques come in pairs, which are slightly different giving you the opportunity to make a wall collection.