Monday, May 14, 2012

Old West Wanted Posters



Wild West framed outlaw wanted poster of Billy the Kid

I created about half a dozen of these with various reproduction wanted posters.  The posters were already distressed by the manufacturer and aged using a special technique.  A similar process would be to soak the poster in tea or coffee, then dried, and after application, coated with a clear finish. 
I mounted the wanted posters on backer board and cut wood frames.  The frames were distressed and then stained--I like to use Minwax Early American which is, I think, much like a light walnut color  On some of the other framed posters, I included embellishments such as a rope, sheriff's badge, old replica coins, and stage bullets.

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