How To Display Architectural Moulding Pieces

How To Display Architectural Moulding Pieces. Today I’m sharing an inexpensive way to turn vintage moulding pieces into art to display on a wall or shelf.

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Handcrafted Society

It’s time for our Handcrafted Society monthly get together, hosted by Wendy of WM Design House. If you are wondering what the Handcrafted Society is all about. Quite simply, it’s a group of bloggers who share a love for detail and craftsmanship. We challenge ourselves each month to take an assigned medium or theme to create whatever our heart desires.

This month we have eight bloggers sharing spindle, picket fence or moulding projects. Be sure to check out all the links, and photos at the end of my post for everyone participating this month. There’s something for everyone at every skill level.  

For last year’s June HS project click on Coastal Spongeware Mason Jar Centerpiece.

How To Display Architectural Moulding Pieces

I have to admit our challenge medium this month stumped me. Then I remembered a couple of rosette moulding pieces, that I have had for ages. Sometimes I use these corner pieces in vignettes, but I think they are pretty enough to be on permanent display.

I don’t know how old these pieces might be, but they certainly have a lot of character. Just look at all that interesting weathered texture, and rusty nails too.

My idea is to mount the moulding pieces on a wood plaque for instant wall art. Here’s a list of supplies you will need if you want to display something similar.

Supplies And Links

• wood moulding piece
• wood plaque or wood frame with backing
• spray paint
• Command hook and loop tape
• fabric 
• skewers or small dowels 
• Mod Podge for fabric
• sponge brush
• Elmer’s white glue

Instructions

First apply two coats of paint to your wood frame or plaque, allowing it to dry completely between coats. I’m using Rust-Oleum spray paint click here for the color and finish. 

You may want to stop at this point and mount your architectural piece in the center of your plaque or keep going.

I felt like the paint color was a little bit brighter than I wanted, so I’m softening the background with fabric. The linen fabric is a remnant from another project, and a nice weight.

To precisely cut the size fabric I need, I’m using a rotary cutter on my cutting mat. These are helpful tools to add to your craft supply if you don’t already have them. Click here for a mat, cutter and ruler set.

I’m applying Mod Podge with a sponge brush to glue the fabric in place. For the finishing touch, I’m adding cut skewer pieces along the inside edge, applying a little Elmer’s glue to hold them in place. You can also use thin dowels to cover the edge of the fabric. 

Once the fabric glue is completely dry then you can secure the moulding pieces in place. I’m using Command hook and loop tape on the back of the moulding. Easy peasy!

Where To Display Architectural Moulding Pieces

These small plaques are easy to display in all sorts of places. Here are some of my favorite ideas so far.

• kitchen backsplash
• leaning on a bookshelf
• on the mantel
• in the bathroom
• on a gallery wall
• in a bedroom
• end of a hallway

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Thank you so much for visiting, and reading about my architectural moulding project. Keep scrolling to see what my Handcrafted Society friends are sharing today. All you have to do is click on the image or blog name to view their full post.

Cheers!

Handcrafted Society Projects Continues…