"R" is for Replica

Paint: replica of antique metal pub sign

 

Can you tell which one is the antique?

A special request from a friend who wanted this sign for her living room, the style and colors (with a slight change to burnt orange) were a perfect fit for her decor, but the price for the antique was ridiculous.

She sent me the challenge and I accepted.

It was definitely a little tricky getting all the details and colors in place but I love a good challenge.

Here's how I made the sign:

1. Cut 3/4" plywood to requested size 33" x 28".

Prime and paint base color.

Print out lettering to match and fit space.

Trace letters with ballpoint pen which leaves indent in wood to paint:

2. Cut shield shape from craft paper folded in half, trace around edge:

3. Paint shield base color:

4. Cut out ribbon banner from craft paper and trace for each side:

5. Start painting in details:

6. Add lettering to the banner:

7. Seal with clear satin poly and add hanging hardware to back:

I'm linking up to:

Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane

SAS @ Funky Junk

Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots & Jello

Sundae Scoop @ I Heart Naptime

Sister Sunday @ Sisters of the Wild West

Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming

Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative

DIY Fall Festival @ The DIY Showoff

Made by You Mondays @ Skip to My Lou

Making the World Cuter @ Making the World Cuter

Nifty Thrifty @ Coastal Charm

Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z

Good Life @ A Beach Cottage

Delightfully Inspiring @ Delightful Order

Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage

Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple

Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Tickled Pink @ 504 Main

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

SAS @ Just a Girl

Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage

Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic

inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework