I’m currently redesigning a gorgeous vintage dresser with missing trim.
At some point in this dresser’s past, a section of the repeating trim on the front corner was damaged. How do you replace a piece of vintage trim? Watch this!
Let me introduce you to molding putty.
This is Alumilite Amazing Mold Putty that I ordered on Amazon. (I don’t get any perks for promoting this product; I simply learned how to use it and am dazzled by its potential.)
First, you take an equal amount from each tube and mash them together until the color is uniform. This can be done with your bare hands because the product is quite safe. In fact, the box says it can be used to make food molds. You have 2-3 minutes to meld the two colors before the putty begins to set, so no dawdling!
Once your putty is well-blended, you press it onto the trim you wish to replicate.
It’s important to press it firmly into place to eliminate any air pockets or creases in the putty. Again, you have to work quickly before the putty begins to set.
Twenty minutes later, you peel off the putty and — tada — you have a duplicate of the trim you need to replace!
How cool is this! The next step is to fill the rubbery mold you’ve made with whatever material you plan to use, for instance, wood filler or wood putty. Once dry, you simply remove the replica from the mold.
Here’s the result!
After removing the excess material, I’ll glue the replacement trim in place to fill the gap. Once it’s painted along with the rest of the dresser, you’ll never know there was a piece missing. I’m so excited about the possibilities of this product for future projects!
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