![]() Luckily this lamp came apart easily, so I went that route! This can mean either disassembling the item, or taping off areas you do not want painted. Step Number Two | Disassemble or prepare your item. I used cardboard for my outdoor space for spray painting, and a simple drop cloth for my indoor space while doing the Rub n Buff finish. Step Number One | Protect your work-spaces Mineral spirits/paint thinner – for any accidental clean up.Drop cloth or cardboard to protect your work space.An old make up brush ( trust me on this!) that is stiff but still soft.Rub n Buff in your desired shade ( for my current lamp project, I chose the european gold finish.).Black spray paint ( my favorite is this Oil Rubbed Bronze by in the 2x formula by Rust-oleum, because it contains paint and primer in one!).Your object that needs a makeover – a picture light, in my case.This Rub n Buff product gives the best texture and patina of the three options, in my opinion! The process to Antique Brass Spray paint – great for times when you want a very even finish.Gold leaf – which is good for applications where a flaky and very shiny look are desired.If you’re curious about other possible ways to achieve this same look, the best alternatives I can think of are: I’ve heard that the colors can look almost watered down and splotchy – leaning towards a DIY fail.Īnd we don’t want that! Other Potential Finishing Applications: Rub n Buff also comes with other colors (like turquoise, black and red), but those don’t come as highly recommended as the metallics. As they say, “a little bit goes a long way”. They’re certainly small, but the product really works well even with just a small dab. ![]() put together this great visual of the different colors all used on old spoons.ĭon’t let the small tubes throw you off, either. Jenna Sue over at the Jenna Sue Design Co. I love that the set of 5 gives you options! This kit that I got comes with (5) 1/2 fluid ounce tubes in different metallic finishes: This could also be really cute to use as a “dipped leg” for a chair or stool! Or for covering nail or screw heads that were taking away from an otherwise fantastic project. I’d stay away from applications that might need to withstand more wear and tear, OR plan on doing some extra steps to prep those items, and finishing with a clear coat or some other protective finish. I think this would work especially well on things like dresser/cabinet hardware, picture frames, or other smaller detailed projects like adding a contrast strip around the edge of a nightstand. It’s a must-have for any DIY supply arsenal. The product I found to complete this “antiquing” process is called Rub n Buff by Amaco. * This post contains affiliate links to products I know &/or love.
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