lillybettybabs Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Has anyone shabby chic painted a brass chandelier? I have found some instructions but just wondered if someone had tried it and what where the results like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Well I painted a wall light that was brass coloured does that count? I used a can of white car primer left over from about 15 years ago and then a can of black car spray paint from pounland. I just wanted to see how easy it was and I was pleasently surprised. I have now bought a couple of ceiling lights to do but I need to buy some more paint and decide whether I'm spraying them black or cream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 I've started it now, Four thin coats of spray paint. I have got some crystals to hang from it so just need to drill some small holes to attach them to. I'll post a photo when complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Ooh lovely I like to see before and after pictures. Did you remember to take a before pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Sounds interesting, yes we would like to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 I didn't take a before photo but it was a plain brass chandelier very outdated. This is an after photo, Spray paint from Aldi, Crystals from Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 It looks really lovely you must be very pleased. Is the paint cream? Do you know how much it cost? I'm trying to find some cheap cream paint. I can only find it at about £6 per can. I know that is really mean because £6 would be nothing compared to the transformation but I always get more of a buzz the less it costs me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 It was about £3, they had a range of colours when it bought mine around 4wks ago. It's finished off my hallway beautifully, I'm just looking for a big canvas print (or maybe paint one myself). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Thanks I'll have to see if I can find any cheap paint in Aldi. Just think how much you saved yourself. Well done. Be sure to show us if you do paint a canvas, I know I couldn't do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianwood3 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Hi there, I love reading through your post, I wanted to leave a little comment to support you and wish you a good continuation. I wish you all the best of luck for all your blogging efforts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
