I picked up this vintage chandelier style light fitting at the thrift store...
I knew straight away that I wanted to up-cycle it,
into a candelabra for the back porch.
I knew straight away that I wanted to up-cycle it,
into a candelabra for the back porch.
And it is gorgeous...
In aged brass
In aged brass
I know brass and copper is quite popular in home décor right now...
And I'm probably am going to cop a bit of abuse when I tell ya all
I actually bought matt black spray paint to paint it black!
When nitty came to gritty....
I just could not do it!
I even posted a 'Shall I - shan't I' pic for debate on Hometalk...
With the consensus of the votes
to 'leave it be'.
Paint free...
Paint free...
in it's original fabulousness...
And so I did!
The ceiling rose nailed up...
and the chandelier hung.
Long slim candles...
Were fitted...
And lit.
After a while
the wax began to melt
Creating beautiful waxy drips...
wax drips are an art form in itself!
made into an outdoor candelabras.
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7 comments:
That looks so good on your porch! What a great idea!
I would love for you to stop by my blog and join our Something to Talk About link party each week!
Have a great day.
Karen
Thank you for the invitation ...I'm popping over for a visit now. :)
Your outdoors candelabras looks great! I have an old chandelier that I saved when hubby changed out lights. It's not as pretty as your, it's more plain, but I thought that I could probably upcycle it into something. Have to add this to the list, I had also seen one made into a desert holder, that was really neat too. Thanks for sharing! Have a great week!
Thank you Linda. Glad you are inspired to upcycle your chandelier too. :)
Great idea. And I have an old chandy in the basement! Susan
Upcycle it! I'm on the look out for another one too, as I was thrilled to bits with the way this one turned out!
Thanks so much for linking up on Something to Talk About! I am looking forward to seeing you again for this week's party!
Have a great Sunday!
Karen
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