This was my first Craig's List purchase, a vintage brass chandelier. And amazingly it still hangs in my dining room, unchanged, 1 year later. But others do, like this one..... Read More
Showing posts with label #chandelier. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #chandelier. Show all posts
Pop Of Red
This week when the temperature briefly hit 50+ degrees, I was able to get to some projects that required spray paint. As much as I love Chalk Paint, when I want a smooth glossy finish, spray paint is the way to go.... Read More
Brass Chandelier Makeover and a Surprise Delivery
This week I posted all three parts to our new tutorial series, where we take a brass chandelier and transform it with Chalk Paint. I thought I would share a a few more photos from....Read More
Video #21: Transforming a Brass Chandelier with Chalk Paint and Wax. Part 3 of 3
This is the last installment of our 3 part video series where we transform an ordinary inexpensive brass chandelier using chalk paint. In this tutorial I demonstrate how to add the final touches.....Read More
Video #20: Chalk Painting a Brass Chandelier
In part 2 of 3 in my Brass Chandelier video series I add Chalk Paint directly to the metal surface to create an old world........Read More
Video Tutorial #19: How to Transform a Brass Chandelier with Chalk Paint and Wax
The first of the newest video tutorials are back from editing and ready to view here on the Blog or here on YouTube
A Tale of Two Chandeliers
I'll admit I have a thing for chandeliers, especially antique ones. I love finding them at flea markets and................ Read More...
French Curves
This lovely antique chandelier was covered with grime when I found it in a small local shop. Made of wrought iron and 36 inches in diameter it was very heavy and quite sturdy, with lovely, graceful lines. However, the paint was peeling and it needed new wiring. I almost left without it.
After cleaning and rewiring, I painted it in layers with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, using Old Violet, Louis Blue, Paris Grey, and Graphite. Gilding wax was used for the gold accents.
One of my most satisfying and successful projects.
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