You Can Remove Gold Foil Lettering And Decorations On Glass
Did you know you can removing gold foil lettering from glass stuff is easy? I’ll show you just how easy it is.
The project today is a thrift store décor makeover. Nothing makes me smile like turning an inexpensive find into something pretty. My Thrift Store Decor buddies have projects today too. The links are at the bottom of the post. Be sure and check out their makeovers.
Thrift Store Find With Gold Foil Lettering
The glass container/jar/whatever was marked $2.48 but of course I got my “Being Older Is Better” discount. I didn’t care for the lettering on the container and I wasn’t feeling the aged metallic brassy classy look either. Not my style.
Removing Gold Foil Lettering
I took a putty knife (dirty but usable) and scraped the lettering off of the glass. I’ve also done this with older china cabinets that have the gold detailing on the glass doors. There was a faint film where the lettering was removed, adhesive or something although it wasn’t sticky. A little scrubbing with Simple Green and it came right off. The container needed a good cleaning anyway.
Next up is the spray paint. The color is Heirloom Satin. My favorite off-white from Rustoleum. I used FrogTape and brown packing paper to keep the glass free of paint.
Once dry I distressed the paint with 100 grit sandpaper.
I planned to leave the paint as is but when I added seashells to the container the paint looked too white. A coat of dark wax, Howard’s Golden Oak, and the seashell filled container was perfect.
I can think of all kinds of uses for the pretty container. It would look nice filled with limes, or a tall white candle, or a tiny succulent plant sitting on top of glass beads.
What else could I put in my newly painted container?
Before & After, Thrift Store Decor
I have another cool seashell holder display thing for you to check out here….Decorate A Clay Pot.
Leave me a note and visit my thrifty friends by clicking the pink text links below the photo.
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5. Painted Desk Makeover – My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia
Products used in this project:
FrogTape Painters Tape
Howard’s Wax in Golden Oak
Sandpaper
RustOleum Spray Paint in Heirloom Satin
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Leanna says
May 1, 2017 at 5:43 pmThis turned out really really nicely. It looks like a good size jar, what a great thrift store find. Love it.
Kimberly says
April 27, 2017 at 10:31 amThe transformation looks great! Isn’t it amazing what a coat of paint will do? Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday this week! 🙂
Nikki Gwin says
April 26, 2017 at 10:31 amThat turned out gorgeous! And to think…..I would have passed that item right on by at the thrift store! My mistake!
🙂 gwingal
Janet Trieschman says
April 24, 2017 at 7:49 pmWe would love to have you share your post with us at #CCBG http://tryit-likeit.com/link-party-it
Kathy Owen says
April 24, 2017 at 8:34 pmThank you for the invitation! Hopefully I’ll remember.
Nancy says
April 24, 2017 at 1:55 pmLove the shells! A smaller container could hold cotton balls in the bathroom. Thanks for sharing.
mary scott says
April 13, 2017 at 8:13 pmThis is fabulous! thanks
Broken Bit Mosaics says
April 13, 2017 at 9:03 amI like it better this way. Anything will work in it as you said.
Happy Easter.
Sonnie says
April 12, 2017 at 9:19 pmWow, that jar turned out great! What a find!
Bliss says
April 12, 2017 at 9:11 pmCan you put chocolate in that before I stop over?
Kathy Owen says
April 12, 2017 at 9:14 pmYou come over Bliss and there will definitely be chocolate in it and hot coffee in the pot.
Naomi S. says
April 12, 2017 at 9:07 pmWhat a very cool find and a great make-over! I think you could put lots of things in it, but I love it with the shells which are one of my favorite things anyway. Thanks for the tutorial! And for sharing your glass-cleaning method.
Laura Strack says
April 12, 2017 at 7:43 pmYou know I love those before and after redo’s from the thrift store and this one is fabulous!! I would call your container a cloche and it’s gorgeous with the white paint and sea shells. Thank you for brilliant ideas <3
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
April 12, 2017 at 3:03 pmSo pretty! You know I love any shell display!
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
April 12, 2017 at 2:37 pmWow! That turned out to be so pretty. Major improvement minus the lettering. Love it with the shells!
kristin salazar says
April 12, 2017 at 2:18 pmThis turned out so pretty, love it with the beachy feel with shells!
Cindy Richter says
April 12, 2017 at 12:27 pmWow, what a huge difference. Great idea and thanks for showing us how!
Bonnie says
April 12, 2017 at 12:06 pmThat turned out so pretty.
gail says
April 12, 2017 at 10:24 amWow! Kathy–you had vision. That’s an amazing makeover on that thrift store container. I love the new color.
pinned!
gail
Marie|The Interior Frugalista says
April 12, 2017 at 9:16 amThis looks great, Kathy. Gave me an idea for getting our seashell collection out of the plastic tub stored in the bottom of our china cabinet and on display!
Lynne DiCenzo says
April 12, 2017 at 9:09 amI think that container makeover is perfect especially filled with shells….LOVE IT
kim says
April 12, 2017 at 8:06 amI like it with the shells!
Kaycee F says
April 12, 2017 at 7:41 amThis is so pretty, I love the seashells and starfish inside!!!! I have a similar container, currently in a flat black paint, that will look beautiful refreshed like yours! Thank you for sharing!!!
Claire | Heart Handmade UK says
April 12, 2017 at 6:23 amOoooh, this is absolutely gorgeous! The Mister spent a summer helping fit windscreens and says that a little soap and water and a single edged stanley blade and scraper will take almost anything off of glass. He’s hates “sticky stuff” and has become quite adept at getting rid of it, so I’ll trust him on this x