How to create picture frames from vintage trouser hangers

I love to hang pieces of art on my wall, whether it is a photo, something my children have drawn or even my favourite album covers. Rather than buying frames which always feel a little more staged, I like the idea of using something else to hang them from. This month I have chosen to use vintage trouser hangers, painted using blush pink and copper Annie Sloan product, to create a feature wall of treasured images in my daughter’s room.

MATERIALS USED:

Vintage wooden trouser clip hangers
Annie Sloan chalk paint in Antoinette
Annie Sloan Gilding Wax in copper
Spray paint in gloss copper

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

Masking tape
Paint brush
Soft cloth
Face mask

HOW TO MAKE THIS PROJECT

Step 1: Prepare your hangers by removing any stains/marks.

Step 2: Using masking tape, cover the wood around the hanger, ready to spray paint the metal.

Step 3: In a ventilated area, with a mask over your face, spray the metal parts in spray paint. I chose a high shine copper colour. Spray on both sides ensuring you spray underneath too. Leave to dry fully.

Step 4: Remove the masking tape.

Step 5: Paint the hangers using chalk paint – I used Annie Sloan number 53 called Antoinette. Leave to dry.

TOP TIP

You will only need a sample size pot for this project. The great thing about chalk paint is the surface needs minimum preparation which saves time.

Step 6: Using a tiny amount of the copper gilding wax, gently run onto the hanger with a soft clean cloth. I chose to cover 2 hangers with the copper and leave one pink.

TOP TIP
Only use the copper on one side of the hanger so that none comes off on your wall.

Step 7: To create patterns with the copper wax, position masking tape onto the hanger and gently run the copper into the gaps. I chose a triangle pattern. When dry remove the masking tape to reveal your design.