Hi everyone!  So you have a vintage mirror harp laying around. It seems a shame to toss it. Why not upcycle it and turn it into a useful piece of DIY home décor?

In this blog I take you through the step-by-step process of how I repurposed this vintage mirror harp into a beautiful mantle shelf!

Materials List:

How To:

Step 1:

The first thing I did was remove all the broken applique pieces. Once that was out of the way, I began the process of transformation. I cleaned the harp with Dixie Belle’s White Lightning, a TSP cleaner that is fabulous for removing old dirt and grime and de-glossing the existing finish.

Step 2:

Next, I gave it a good sanding using 220-grit sandpaper. This step leveled out the raised areas where the old filigree was and gave my piece some “tooth” for the paint to grip onto.

Step 3:

After that, I perused my WoodUbend stash and found some mouldings that would work for this piece.

Step 4:

Now we are ready to paint! I had small amounts of Dixie Belle’s new Silk paint in Oyster, Sand Castle, and Wharf. Not one to waste, I mixed them up and came up with a greige hue slightly tinted with green. I then painted the base of the harp using the custom mix. I’m so in love!!

Step 5:

Next, using Silk Endless Shore, I went over the details using a Round Small Synthetic Brush by Dixie Belle.

 

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Dixie Belle Paint Company

Dixie Belle Paint Company provides a line of chalk mineral paint that is high quality, easy to use, and most importantly priced so every DIYer can create and discover the joy of painting.

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