I am constantly forgetting things, so I figured a wipe-off board for jotting down grocery or to-do lists would be a great addition to my home. But I didn't want it to look like it belonged in an office, and I didn't want to spend a lot of money.
With a few simple steps, I created an affordable, frosted glass wipe-off board very similar to an expensive one I'd spotted at Pottery Barn.
WHAT YOU NEED
- 16- by 20-inch black frame with glass
- Perfect Glue instant bond
- Krylon frosted glass finish
- nail polish remover
- newspaper
- dry-erase marker
- picture hanging mount and nails
- hammer
WHAT YOU DO
- Take the back off of the frame. You can get rid of everything but the frame and the glass.
- Apply glue around the edge of the frame. Affix the glass to the frame. Put a couple of heavy books on the glass to hold it tight, and allow the glue to dry for at least 12 hours.
- Once the glue has dried, remove any excess with nail polish remover.
- Lay the framed glass down so you are looking at the back. Put newspaper over the edges of the frame to protect it, and then spray the backside of the glass with the frosted glass finish.
- Using a hammer, nail a mount for hanging to the backside of the frame.
Tip: If the frosted glass spray looks too heavy in certain areas, don't worry. What may look heavy initially can actually dry to a lighter finish. Whatever you do, do not attempt to wipe off the frosted effect - you'll end up with a smeary mess.
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