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From Gilded to Grounded: A Standing Jewelry Armoire's Dark Moody Transformation

Sometimes, a "bright and airy" makeover just doesn’t fit the vibe. I found this standing jewelry armoire after it had already been given a white and gold facelift by someone else, but it felt a bit too "glam" for many people. I knew it had the potential to be something much more sophisticated, mysterious, and—of course— moody . In this tutorial, I’m taking you through the process of retaining some of the previous DIY and layering on a deep, velvety dark green finish. We’ll be leaning into those shadows, highlighting the unique curved silhouette. Whether you're looking to tone down a piece that's "too bright" or you're ready to embrace the dark academia aesthetic, here is how I turned a high-contrast piece into a seamless, moody masterpiece.
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Here is another custom ordered faux tin tile. They are the top viewed items on my Etsy shop. This one was ordered in similar colors as my own personal one in greeny blue copper shades.
You can see many more I have created HERE.


This is my tin tile stencil pattern #1. I applied Dixie Belle mud using an offset palette knife over the centered stencil on a 12"X12" piece of hardboard.


Once the mud is even the stencil is lifted to reveal the pretty pattern. Let the mud dry well.


I painted a base coat of Dixie Belle Paint in coffee bean and allowed to dry. Then the other Dixie Belle Paint colors are added. I used vintage duck egg, palmetto then more coffee bean.


video view of my progress


Once all the colors were blended as desired I gave it a coat of clear Dixie Belle's best dang wax then using my fingertip applied Dixie Belle Gilding Wax in copper to all the highlighted areas.


And this beauty is ready to to make it's way to USA.


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