Painted Sun on Old Window Frame

My step-dad wanted a sun ‘ornament’ in the backyard, but couldn’t find one he liked. Both my mom and step-dad love McMenamins, so I decided to use these ideas for their Christmas present this year. If you haven’t been to a McMenamins and live in the Pacific Northwest, I highly recommend you check one out. They are so fun!

McMenamins sun painted window frame

I already had the windows from my mother-in-law. Also, I already repainted and added hangers to the frame (see tutorial on my blog or purchase a window at my Etsy store). I am not a painter, but was really happy with the way this project turned out. You could use these steps with any image.

1) Draw the outline of the sun (or other image) on the front side of the frame with a dry erase marker.

2) Turn the window over and paint the sun with yellow-gold enamel paint within the outline you created on the front side with the dry-erase marker. (I used Americana 2-oz. Bright Yellow Gloss Enamel Paint). Let it dry overnight.
Sun painted window frame
3) The next day, turn the window over to the front side and paint the outline of the sun with black enamel paint (I used Decoart Americana Gloss Enamel Crystal Glitter 2 Ounces-Black except not glitter). Let it dry overnight.

4) Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the paint is the color or thickness you want it.

5) To add details to sun’s face, I used a Sharpie marker on the front side of the window. Yes, I kind of cheated, but it is so much easier for me to draw a face than paint one.

McMenamins sun face painted window frame

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