Transform a thrift-store frame into a gallery-worthy accent piece with antique-white **Heirloom Traditions Paint** and dramatic gel highlights—no sanding, no primer, just pure HTP magic.
🛠️ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 1️⃣ Prep & clean so HTP All-In-One Paint bonds like a factory finish. 2️⃣ Lay down a smooth “Bone” basecoat for that timeless antique look. 3️⃣ Work HTP Antiquing Gel into carvings, then pull glowing highlights for rich depth.
This detailed tutorial shows every brush stroke, product, and pro trick so you can recreate the look on any frame, mirror, or furniture piece—saving time *and* money while getting stunning results.
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CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:19 A word from our Mascot 00:51 How frame COLOR influences the art 04:19 Repairs first 08:17 Basecoat BONE brushed & stippled with ½ of a True Applicator 08:43 Dry-brushing WEATHERED WOOD 10:52 LESS is MORE!!! 11:24 Wider-area gel highlighting 12:37 Using damp cloth 13:44 When to add more Antiquing Gel 14:12 Adding highlights to outer sides 14:46 Final reveal & care tips
