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I have been wanting to try DIY mercury glass for awhile now, so I decided to try it on the antique windows. I first cleaned the windows and then followed the directions on the Krylon Looking Glass spray paint. You are supposed to spray a thin even coat, every minute. Coating the glass 5 times total. After I finished with this part, I lightly misted a 50/50 mixture of vinegar and water over the glass. I let this sit for 1 minute and then sprayed a paper towel with the mixture and then wiped the glass in an up/down pattern LIGHTLY!!! After I removed some of the spray paint, I lightly sprayed the glass again.
After all of this was dry, I painted the front of the window trim in Annie Sloan Duck Egg. I then lightly distressed, and attached 2 D-rings to the back of each window. Antique windows, mercury glass and chalk paint. LOVE!
On the third window, there was 1 broken piece of glass. So I decided to break a few more and then paint the entire thing in ASCP Duck Egg. I then used small eye bolts on the frames without glass and attached some twine to them. I used small clothes pins to hang pictures. Again, I attached 2 D-rings to the back for easy hanging.
Linking Up @:
Sunday:
Newbie Party @ Debbiedoo's
Nifty Thrifty Sunday @ Nifty Thrifty Things
Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative
The Sunday Showcase Party @ Under The Table And Dreaming
Monday:
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
More The Merrier @ DIY Home Sweet Home
Making The World Cuter Monday @ Making The World Cuter
Show Me What You Got Monday @ Our Delightful Home
Mop It Up Mondays @ I Should Be Mopping The Floor
Just A Party With My Peeps @ How To Nest For Less
Tuesday:
Twice Owned Tuesday @ House Of Grace
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Show Me What Ya Got @ Not Just A Housewife
Power Of Paint Party @ Domestically Speaking
Turquoise Lovin' @ Sweet Little Gals
Be Inspired @ Elizabeth & Co.
Trash To Treasure Tuesday @ Kammy's Korner
Tell It To Me Tuesday @ Creatively Living Outside The Box
Tuesday's Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia
Wednesday:
Piece Of Work Wednesday @ Primitive And Proper
Primp Your Stuff Wednesday @ {Primp}
Chalk Paint Linky Party @ Shades Of Amber
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Thursday:
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage
Strut Your Stuff Thursday @ Somewhat Simple
Tickled Pink @ 504 Main
Under $100 Linky Party @ Beyond The Picket Fence
Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here
Catch As Catch Can @ My Repurposed Life
Creative Inspirations @ Embracing Change
Friday:
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
Feature Yourself Friday @ Fingerprints On The Fridge
Feature Friday Free For All @ Five Days Five Ways
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Remodelaholic Friday @ Remodelaholic
Frugalicious Fridays @ Finding Fabulous
Weekend Wrap Up Party @ Tater Tots And Jello
Repurpose-Remodel-Reveal @ The Rooster And The Hen
Saturday:
Spotlight Saturday @ Classy Clutter
Sunday:
Newbie Party @ Debbiedoo's
Nifty Thrifty Sunday @ Nifty Thrifty Things
Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative
The Sunday Showcase Party @ Under The Table And Dreaming
Monday:
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
More The Merrier @ DIY Home Sweet Home
Making The World Cuter Monday @ Making The World Cuter
Show Me What You Got Monday @ Our Delightful Home
Mop It Up Mondays @ I Should Be Mopping The Floor
Just A Party With My Peeps @ How To Nest For Less
Tuesday:
Twice Owned Tuesday @ House Of Grace
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Show Me What Ya Got @ Not Just A Housewife
Power Of Paint Party @ Domestically Speaking
Turquoise Lovin' @ Sweet Little Gals
Be Inspired @ Elizabeth & Co.
Trash To Treasure Tuesday @ Kammy's Korner
Tell It To Me Tuesday @ Creatively Living Outside The Box
Tuesday's Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia
Wednesday:
Piece Of Work Wednesday @ Primitive And Proper
Primp Your Stuff Wednesday @ {Primp}
Chalk Paint Linky Party @ Shades Of Amber
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Thursday:
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage
Strut Your Stuff Thursday @ Somewhat Simple
Tickled Pink @ 504 Main
Under $100 Linky Party @ Beyond The Picket Fence
Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here
Catch As Catch Can @ My Repurposed Life
Creative Inspirations @ Embracing Change
Friday:
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
Feature Yourself Friday @ Fingerprints On The Fridge
Feature Friday Free For All @ Five Days Five Ways
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Remodelaholic Friday @ Remodelaholic
Frugalicious Fridays @ Finding Fabulous
Weekend Wrap Up Party @ Tater Tots And Jello
Repurpose-Remodel-Reveal @ The Rooster And The Hen
Saturday:
Spotlight Saturday @ Classy Clutter

I love this! Have to try this one day,
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!!
Thanks! A super easy project : )
DeleteWhat a cute idea. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stephanie!!
DeleteTHose windows are great! I wish I had those! I would love for you to come by and link this up to my party happening now! I would love to have you there!
ReplyDeleteStacey of Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com
Thanks, Stacey. Just linked up : )
DeleteI love what you did with the windows. The photo display is a nice variation on the vintage window theme and the mercury glass adds excellent interest.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Ann!
DeleteGreat idea! I love anything that reuses old windows and the mercury glass is very cool!
ReplyDeleteI would love if you would link to my new linky party- Scout's Sweet Sundays- http://xstitchandcrafts.blogspot.com/2012/03/scouts-sweet-sundays-features-and-linky.html
Have a great day!
Thanks! I will check it out!
DeleteThose are awesome! So glad you found and linked up to my newbie party. My switch to word press is going to be a work in progress for sure. I have a new url and I no longer come up on blog rolls like I used to until my friends all know. Thanks for your support.
ReplyDeleteThose are AMAZING!! I want them!! You did a great job! I love old windows and my husband would say I hoard things(not collect) ;-)Came over from the blog hop, your newest excited follower!
ReplyDeleteYour windows turned out great! I found you on Debbiedoos and I'm now following you. I hope you can drop by and follow back.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sherry! Heading your way now!
DeleteWhat an awesome idea! They look great!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteI like it! I've got a couple of windows that I am unsure of what to do...thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kerry!
DeleteGreat idea I love this project. I am a big fan of old windows and old doors.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cynthia!
DeleteThis is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
DeleteGreat ideas! I'm pinning this as I have two large windows I'm trying to decide what to do with.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!!
DeleteLOVE this!! SO beautiful!! Hope you can link this up at my turquoise lovin' party!! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2012/03/turquoise-lovin-30.html
ReplyDeleteThank you! Just linked up : )
DeleteLove the window.
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea and I love your job!
Thanks for sharing.
Hope to see you on my blog:)
Thank you!!
DeleteThose turned out really cool! Great idea to mercury glass the window pains!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking it up @ Creatively Living!
--Kaite
Thanks, Katie!
DeleteSarah, these are lovely! Duck egg blue + looking glass spray paint = perfection!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Holly. I agree : )
Deleteyou are a furniture painting MACHINE!!! man you rock out the project (each beautifully!) just became your newest linky follower...pop by for a visit when you take a break from all that painting! whew!
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Thanks! I'll check it out!
DeleteI'm stopping by from Debbie-Doo's ...
ReplyDeleteThis project turned out great! Thanks so much for the inspiration ...
:)
Linda
www.itallstartedwithpaint.com
Thanks, Linda!!
DeleteLove old windows...how awesome to score these from your dad!! They're fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up at Mop it Up Mondays!
{HUGS},
kristi
Thanks so much, Kristi!!
DeleteCongrats! You got the most clicks from last weeks Trash 2 Treasure Party so you'll be featured tonight!! The windows are GREAT and you deserve it. :) Feel free to grab a "featured" button if you'd like.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Thanks Kammy! What an honor!
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