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DIY Faux Malachite Box

Here’s yet another brilliant DIY that I can’t take credit for thinking of, but had to try my hand at. 
Big thanks to Jessica from The Aestate who originally did these faux malachite boxes.  See her full DIY here.
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You can find the wood box at your local craft store; mine was $3.  The paint is Liquitex Basics in Deep Green and can be found here for $3.43.  I used some white acrylic paint I had on hand but that can also be found at your craft store.

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You want to start by painting the entire box white (this can be super sloppy since you are painting over the white anyways). 

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Then paint the green over the white.  While it is still wet, use a ripped piece of cardboard to add swirled designs.  (It is helpful to look at a picture of malachite to use as a guide). 
Once it is dry, go over the gold hardware with a gold leaf pen.  (You could always remove this before like Jessica did and fill the holes with wood filler). 
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Finally spray with a clear sealer for a shiny effect. 
I was pleasantly surprised with the results of this DIY, and now I have a bit of the color of the year in my house for less than $10 total! 
xoxo,
H

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Comments

  3. Kenzie Lee
    Wednesday, January 23, 2013 / 3:53 pm

    This is such a creative idea! I love adding a personal flair to my apartment with DIYs. A painted box like this is a great way to showcase your personal style in a classy way!

    X Kenzie

    http://www.CaveGirlintheCity.com

  5. Kristen
    Wednesday, January 23, 2013 / 5:40 pm

    Fun! Looking to work this trend in my space somehow and this looks super do able 🙂

  7. Natalie
    Wednesday, January 23, 2013 / 7:43 pm

    Oh this is awesome! You have the best DIYs!

  8. vogueandheels
    Wednesday, January 23, 2013 / 8:24 pm

    This is stunning! Thanks for sharing. I will definitely try this!

    -Vogue&Heels
    vogueandheels.wordpress.com

  10. taylor casto
    Wednesday, January 23, 2013 / 9:13 pm

    LOVE how it turned out! i have a plain box i may need to try this out on!

    xo,Taylor
    iLikeMyClothesTaylored.blogspot.com

  11. Jody
    Thursday, January 24, 2013 / 1:18 am

    That's really cute. I'd like to try that with a different pattern too.