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Other: Redo-old brass chandlier to sparkles!
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Redo-old brass chandlier to sparkles!

Old brass chandlier

Old brass chandlier
Sparkley chandlier

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
Redo=old brass chandlier to Sparkley

Instructions

Hung chandlier, spray primed, two coats of antique white, let dry for 2 hoursDistressed with brown paint on small artist brush, & used a dry brush method. Dry brush method is where you barely dip end of small brush into paint, then using an old towel or paper towel, use a dabbing motion to remove excess paint. Then, swipe on chandlier to show areas that would normally be worn over time pr use ...
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Category: Other

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Romantic, Victorian / Steampunk, Classic, Whimsical, Formal / Bridal


Materials

Spray primer, antique white spray paint, small artist brush, brown artist paint, teardrop crystals, white link chains

What was your inspiration?

Elle Decor magazine had a Dinning Room for a small space, called Shabby Chic Elagant.

What are you most proud of?

Never really tried this technique before and it worked.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Be patient, because if you don't like the finished project, a little more paint will cover up what your don't like. Paint it again!

 

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Ann Marie on craftsy.com
Ann Marie
Craftsy Instructor
Jun 15, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
great job! I love the new look :) just want to let you know, I will be teaching a new course right here on craftsy (should be available in July) on fun and easy decorative painting techniques for furniture and home accessories! Cool products, step by step instructions from prep to finish! Great way to expand your tool box of paint tricks! Drab to Fab Home and Patio - be on the look out! Would love to see you there :)
iluvhair229437 on craftsy.com
Jun 27, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Hey, thanks for your comment! Count me in on your course, send me a reminder, ok.