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Floating Vintage Ceiling Tin

November 12th, 2009 in blog, projects

Candy Allen, contributor

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This ceiling tin was a work-of-art in itself. Found for $2 at a flea market, all it needed was a showcase for viewing so I thought Id frame it up!

Here is my three-piece loot.

Flea market ceiling tin $2
Rummage sale frame $2
Leftover adhesive dots from cardmaking $0

Adhere clear dots along front of ceiling tin edges (I used eight of them due to weight). If your tin has chippy paint, make sure to spray it with poly or remove with a wire brush so the adhesive dots will stick properly.
Omit replacing the cardboard backing to the frame and allow the wall color be your matte.

Unfortunately this room does not get the best natural lighting, but I hope you get the picture!

This ceiling tin was a work-of-art in itself. Found for $2 at a flea market, all it needed was a showcase for viewing so I thought I'd frame it up!

Photo: copyright junksophisticate.com

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Comments (26)

ela1203 writes: Love it. I had an old tin painted white and I just hung it but love your idea better by framing it. Now I got to find where I put mine...lol. Very cute idea. Posted: 7:51 pm on January 26th

pofolksdecorator1 writes: Awesome. I would find some ceiling studs and hang it high on the ceiling! Kool. Posted: 12:12 pm on January 2nd

sr_aldrich writes: How exactly did you do this? Posted: 6:05 pm on December 13th

angelboy writes: Please could you let me know where I could get some of these ceiling tiles

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Tony in London UK Posted: 5:53 pm on November 18th

MimiToria writes: Wow, Candy you did an awesome job with this re purposing. Such great style you have.
Gretchen Posted: 1:55 pm on November 17th

DownHomeDIY writes: I am an old tinaholic so I love this post! I have 7 large sheets waiting to be turned into something. I was holding on to them in case we moved. I want them in my workshop. This was a great find and a beautiful display.

~MB
Posted: 11:52 am on November 16th

georgiamoon writes: FANTASTIC!!! What else can I say? You always amaze me my dear, classy and striking as usual, Georgia Posted: 5:25 pm on November 15th

littleluxuries writes: What a great idea. I woudd of never thoght the adhesive dots would of held the tin. Looks beautiful. Posted: 1:36 pm on November 15th

shabbychick writes: Very cool Miss Candy! I love ceiling tin and you framed it perfectly!

Kathy Posted: 10:52 pm on November 14th

JunkArchitect writes:
Candy, this is such a great way of displaying wall art without the piece becoming too overwhelming…fantastic ceiling tin and great concept.

Jim
Posted: 9:04 am on November 13th

alicemom writes: Oh Candy I love it!!I just love the floating look!
smiles, alice Posted: 11:32 pm on November 12th

Heavenly_Treasures writes: CANDY
THAT MADE A BEAUTIFUL PIECE.IT'S JUST GEORGEOUS.ROBERT Posted: 10:10 pm on November 12th

oldnews writes: Absolutely beautiful! Posted: 10:06 pm on November 12th

RustyDiva writes: I am ooooing and awwwwwwing as I type! Love this! Just the right amount of rust too. I also love the whole "letting your wall color be your background" thing ~ that way it goes with anybody's decor! Cool job Candy.

Kenda Posted: 4:49 pm on November 12th

chippingcharm writes: Another amazing idea...I sooo love your style! Laurel Posted: 2:48 pm on November 12th

grannijo writes: Candy:..girl you have done it again!...love it!..thanks for sharing!...sharon Posted: 12:33 pm on November 12th

suewannabeinkc writes: Still love it!! Lani's comment described it perfectly - "modern and junky at the same time."
Thanks for sharing!!
Joanne Posted: 12:28 pm on November 12th

bluebucket writes: This is fabulous! I love how there's a chunk missing from the tin. You had to have been in the right place at the right time to find the tin and frame at such a great price. Any ceiling tin I find is priced much, much higher. I might take a different approach and silicone the tin to the outside of the glass (but then again it won't collect dust behind the glass as you have it).
doreen Posted: 12:19 pm on November 12th

WhitePineLane writes: Oooh - I LOVE this! Posted: 11:45 am on November 12th

fellowjunker writes: Your projects are always so sophisticated looking Candy....love this!!!!
Happy day.
xojanis Posted: 11:18 am on November 12th

Shelley_ writes: Love this ... great idea! Posted: 11:13 am on November 12th

CraftingWendy writes: I absolutely love this! I am a huge fan of old tin pieces but was never sure how to display them in. Your "dot" approach is perfect -- and has me thinking of other "bare back" frame ideas. Thank you for sharing! Posted: 10:59 am on November 12th

itsnotjunk2me writes: Candy...this is AWESOME and so simple....LOVE the look. You are "simply" talented girl! ~judi ;) Posted: 10:27 am on November 12th

byabpryor writes: This is beautiful. WOW - those dots are THAT strong?!Hmmm I'd better put mine to use!

Ang Posted: 10:08 am on November 12th

CottageElements writes: Oh, Candy...you have the coolest projests. Love the tin in glass! Modern and junky at the same time. Perfect combo!

Lani Posted: 9:12 am on November 12th