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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Bringing A Little French To A Candlestick

I’ve had this candlestick in my Etsy shop for a few months now.

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I figured I’d give it a go “as is” and if there was no interest I’d give it a transformation.  Since I took most of my Etsy stuff with me to the holiday market, I figured it was time to give it a makeover.  Using my sample pot of Antoinette chalk paint, I gave it one coat. 

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Then I took some Antique Gold Rub n Buff, and a small brush, and went over the details with it.

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Much more French looking, I think!  The Rub n Buff gives it a gilded look and brings out the details beautifully, where before you couldn’t really appreciate them.

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18 comments:

  1. What a wonderful make-over Kathy!
    Love the antique gold Rub n Buff on it. Hope you and your family have a wonderful and Blessed Thanksgiving Kathy.

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  2. Great makeover. Such a pretty candlestick with fabulous detail. Hugs, Marty

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  3. it's very pretty. I haven't tried Antoinette yet but would like to

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  4. Oooooh, love it so much better now! Happy Thanksgiving! Hope A arrives safely. =)

    xo, J

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  5. Stopping by to wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with your loved ones. Elizabeth

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  6. Good Afternoon Kathy, what a transformation, if you were to sell the candlestick today, you would have lots of people interested. I love the highlighted detail. Have a lovely Thanksgiving tomorrow with your family. Best Wishes Daphne

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  7. I love the candle stick painted....looks fantastic Kathy!!

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  8. The paint and rub n buff really bring out the details in the candlestick. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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  9. Your candlestick is very pretty--I love how the gold rub and buff brings out the details. Hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving!

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  10. Good looking makeover on the candlestick!
    Sorry that the holiday event didn't go as well as you hoped...
    Happy Thanksgiving!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  11. I bet it will sell now. I love the makeover- xo Diana

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  12. That a cute candle stick, I like the details.Happy Thanksgiving.

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  13. Yes, it does LOOK more French now....good decision to makeover this little candlestick. The details are much easier to appreciate.

    Thanks for stopping by Botanic Bleu and leaving such a nice comment.

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  14. Niiiice. You're so good at breathing new life into things.

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  15. Pretty candlestick! I've never heard of Rub and Buff. Where do you get it?

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  16. Beautiful transformation. Isn't Rub n' Buff terrific?

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy