Sounds like a movie title! I really liked this mirror when we first got it at an import warehouse several years ago. I loved the detail and the size for over our great room fireplace. I can’t remember if I liked the gold or not, but I lived with it for several years so I don’t think I hated it.
The problem {besides the gold} is that you can’t really see the detail, which is the nicest thing about this frame.
I didn’t want to paint the mirror black or white ~ I was kind of leaning toward brown. Recently I saw a mirror that Kammy at Small Home In The Country did on a mirror that also had some beautiful detail {which does look a little like mine}.
She had used Oil Rubbed Bronze and this made me more determined than ever to get myself to Home Depot and pick some up.
I also finally got some Rub N Buff {in Antique Gold at Michaels} and thought I would use that on the detailed areas to bring them out more. This is the mirror painted with the Oil Rubbed Bronze.
Much better; but again, the detailing doesn’t really stand out.
This is the mirror with the addition of the Rub N Buff. Being a first time user, I think I was a little heavy-handed {or heavy-fingered since you use your finger to apply it}. I love how the details stand out now!
I love my “new” mirror and I’ll be giving a full view reveal once I get it back up on the wall over the fireplace.
Linking up to the following linky parties:
Furniture Feature Friday at Mustard Seed Creations
Saturday Night Special at Funky Junk Interiors
Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps On The Porch
37 comments:
That really did help all the detail to really stand out. I need to get some of the rub n buff stuff. I've seen a lot of bloggers using that. I have two mirrors I want to paint.
BEAUTIFUL!! I found you on Miss mustard seed's...so glad! You did a great job and I feel you on the painting-I'm pretty much repainting everything in my house right now. :)
It looks so gorgeous now! I love rub-n-buff. It's so fun to ude.
Kathy WOW!! I love the change this made its so antique looking now...Another great Kathy job well done...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
Sweet! I love oil rubbed bronze.
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Julie M.
Wow... that made a huge difference! It is SO pretty!!
~Jennifer
www.studiojru.com
That's a great update to the mirror. I love Rub-n-Buff. I've used it on a couple of projects and it really does bring out the detail.
Looking forward to seeing it back on the mantel.
Jane
It's beautiful! :)
Huge fan of ORB, and your mirror looks fabulous!
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Jennifer
Oh yes, it looks gorgeous and you really made the details stand out. Great job!
I love it black & with the rubbed finish. What a pretty detail. The rubb n buff shows the pretty carving off nicely.
WOW! It turned out amazing! The gold was nice, but now it's so much more dramatic and not "ordinary". Nice job.
Boy, Kathy, you are one busy woman. How do you get so many projects done??? I want whatever it is your taking! LOL :O)
Have a great weekend!
Carla
It looks so good, Kathy and yes we all used to love gold ! :)
Wow, what a difference! You've taken a nice piece and made it gorgeous. Great job!
And yes, Kathy, at this point the only white thing I want to see on the ground is sand too -- well said!! Thanks for stopping by!
Nice!! Thanks for showing me what "Rub and Buff" can do. Beautiful mirror.
OOOOHHHH! I love that paint. That project turned out great...much better than the gold!
Great mirror makeover!! I like the black
I think I need to run to Home Depot to get some of this stuff. Don't tell S I just said that b/c normally I can't stand going there! Nicely done!
Wow, now that is a transformation. Love it.
Brooke
I love Rub N Buff. Your mirror looks awesome.
Wow, it turned out beautifully and I don't think you were heavy handed at all. It looks great!
Kat :)
This looks gorgeous, I have a mirror almost identical, brass and all, I have been wanting to redo it but had no idea to what color, you've answered that question for me. Thank you for sharing, I'll link to you when I do mine.
Hi Kathy~
Fabulous!
Even though I've done this a few dozen times, I'm always a little surprised at how good it looks!
Have a great weekend,
Donna
Kathy that is one fabulous looking mirror!
I just donated a mirror that was identical to yours. Shucks... I wish I would have known it could have turned out like this if I worked on it. You are so talented!
~Blessings, ~Melissa :)
Jesus holy crimany-there you go bein' ALL crafty again, putting us other "so-called" designers to shame. I will go back to my corner and sip on my martini to reflect!
my new bathroom has rubbed bronze finishes so glad to know there is a paint to match, thanks. Your mirror is gorgeous. Lezlee
wow I just love that beautiful mirror, you made it look so wonderful and regal, such a good job, love it...Phyllis
That looks like it's turning out really nicely. Brave you!
Wow is right.. the detail on that mirror is dynamite! You really brought out the best of it in every way. Can't wait to see it all in place. :)
Thanks for linking up to SNS!
FJDonna
A-MAZING! Just a ordinary mirror gone awesome! I think I might have to trying this on a frame soon! THanks for sharing your tips!
~Bridgette {allthingsrelated}
What a creative solution. It really does make the details stand out more.
I am in love with spray paint as well! There isn't much that can't be fixed with black paint.
Love it, very classy!
I'm glad to know they have ORB spray paint now. We are hoping to do all the handles, door knobs in the house.
Great job!
Love it! I am a huge fan of black!
Following you from Beneath Naps On The Porch.
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Love the mirror. It looks fabulous and the rub'n buff looks super. Great job. Hugs, Marty
The mirror looks great and this is the exact finished look I am wanting for my kitchen light fixture. I knew I had read about rub n buff on blogs before, but couldnt remember what it was called or where to get it. Thank you, thank you for posting about it and about your first experience using it!
It looks soooo much better. That was a great move to spray it and highlight the details.
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