Instantly liven up bare walls with easy-to-make ceiling medallion artwork.
Ceiling medallions can do more than liven up a boring ceiling --they can also be used to decorate drab walls. An ornate medallion will get more attention at eye level and create a unique focal point for any room. Anyone can make a fabulous piece of art with a ceiling medallion and creative painting technique.
Instructions
Making Ceiling Medallion Art
1. Apply two coats of metallic spray paint to the entire ceiling medallion. This should be done in a well-ventilated area, preferably outdoors. For best results, wait at least one hour before applying the second coat of paint and let dry overnight before moving on to the next step.
2. Distress the paint using sandpaper and a wire brush. Sand the outer edges of the medallion with a medium grit sandpaper to mimic the look or natural wear. Create scratches on the surface of the medallion using a wire brush. Keep in mind that you can always distress the piece more but you can't take scratches out so work slowly.
3. Combine equal parts of glaze and burnt umber paint to create an antiquing stain. Roll the stain over the entire medallion. Don't worry about applying an even coat of paint, just as long as the entire medallion is covered. Uneven coloring will add to the antique effect that you are trying to create.
4. Spray the entire surface of the medallion with rubbing alcohol when the glaze and paint stain is tacky. Blot the alcohol with a sea sponge to create a mottled, rustic looking finish. Allow the medallion to dry overnight.
5. Repeat the process for a more intense look if desired or hang your antiqued ceiling medallion on the wall as is.
Displaying Ceiling Medallion Art
6. Choose a spot on the wall to painted ceiling medallion. If you want the medallion to be the focal point of the room choose a spot where you want to draw your guests' attention.
7. Affix the medallion to the wall using picture hanging hooks at eye level. Picture hanging hooks will not damage the wall like heavy nails or screws and will keep the medallion secure and level.
8. Accent the area on the wall around the medallion with sconces, shelves, mirrors or other small embellishments. These smaller pieces will draw attention to the medallion and work together to create a cohesive look. Experiment with different arrangements by moving objects around before choosing your final layout.
9. Highlight the medallion with lighting. You created a work of art so show it off. The best way to do this is by using track lighting.However if this is not an option you can also try placing a lamp on a table near the medallion. If you used sconces to accent the medallion try lighting candles to create different effects.
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