This little brass chandelier wasn’t turning any heads at the
estate sale where I discovered it a few weeks ago. That was lucky for me because I knew from the
moment I spotted it, I knew that I could turn it into something special with my
paintbrush and the arsenal of amazing products I had waiting for me at
home!
The unique milk glass bulb decoration inspired me to create
a finish with some pretty shimmer and shine that would compliment it well. In order to achieve the look I was after, I
turned to Artisan Enhancements Pearl Plaster and Clear Finish.
The first step was to mix the custom color I had in mind for
the chandelier. I started with 3
teaspoons of Pure White and 1 teaspoon of Provence
Once I had my pearly pale aqua color mixed and ready, I went
to work painting the chandelier. I used
a small brush and took my time making sure to cover up every inch of shiny
brass.
The trick to getting consistent coverage was turning the
chandelier around and upside down every so often to be sure I wasn’t missing
any areas. Because the products I use have
low to no VOC, I was able to work on this project over the course of a few days
right in the middle of my kitchen island.
With three busy children and a family with a very full schedule, this is
the only way I am ever able to complete a project! Even if I have just 20 minutes to spare while
dinner is cooking, I grab my brush and paint!
After 2 full coats and a bit of touch-up here and there, I
could no longer see that shiny brass.
Once the paint had fully dried, I was ready to apply a sealer. For a project like this one, wax is not the
best choice as the chandelier bulbs will put off a certain amount of heat which
could have an adverse effect on a waxed surface. Artisan Enhancements has two wonderful
products that work great to protect and finish your paint projects, Clear
Topcoat Sealer and Clear Finish.
I chose
Clear Finish for this chandelier because I wanted a finishing product that
would enhance the shimmer of the Pearl Plaster by providing a glossier
finish. Clear Finish is an all natural
varnish that protects your painted project and it's easy to apply.
After giving the product a good stir, I
applied a thin layer of Clear Finish to the chandelier with my small brush,
again moving and turning the piece as it dried in order to get complete
coverage. The key is to apply the
product sparingly. You can see how
little product I actually needed on my brush.
A little bit goes a long way!
Artisan Enhancements recommends applying a second thin coat of Clear
Finish 2-3 hours after the first.
After
my second coat of Clear Finish had dried (about 30 minutes after application),
I was ready to add some bling to my shimmery blue chandelier!
A beaded garland purchased at the local craft store was a
fun and easy way to give this piece a little more sparkle!
Before you pass up another out-dated brass chandelier,
consider the possibilities!
Artisan Enhancements has developed the products to create an
unlimited number of beautiful finishes without exposing us or our environment to
harmful chemicals! I think that’s pretty
exciting, don’t you? This little brass
chandelier, with it’s lovely new color, shimmer and shine is on it’s way to
Camas Antiques where it’s sure to turn some heads now!
Disclosure: This is an
Artisan Enhancements sponsored post, however the opinions and ideas expressed
here are mine and I will only ever promote products that I enjoy using and feel
may benefit my readers.
Thank you so much for your visit! Stop by again soon!
Best Wishes and Blessings,
Amanda
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