I have a long list of household projects I'd like to do. Did you catch that? ...I'd LIKE to do. Some I just don't have the funds for (like new kitchen counter tops & sink), for others I need a stretch of time (painting the hallway and bathrooms). Then there are all the little things that drive me crazy, that aren't terribly costly or time-consuming, but between practices, games, birthday parties and life, I just don't don't get around to (getting rid of all brass wall plate covers).
This weekend, however, I was surprised with 5 hours of uninterrupted alone time. All by myself. At home. I conquered one small project that has plagued me since we moved in: Rusted brassy outdoor lanterns on our front porch (lots of brass around here - lots).
I really would like to purchase big, beautiful new ones, but since they're not in the budget, I summoned some ingenuity and made them over. Buh-bye rusty brass, Hello hammered bronze!
Before:
Eww.
With the top and glass removed. Seriously bad.
After:
Ahh. Much Better.
All it took was a can of spray paint for the low, low price of $3.48.
Funny how something so small makes me so happy!
3 comments:
Ooooh. I need to do the same thing all over my house (brass fuh days). Any trick to it?
not really! i used rustoleum spray paint, which you can spray "right over rust" so says the can. on something that is handled a lot, like a switch plate or door handle, you need to sand it, or rough it up, to hold the paint. pretty happy overall!
you are so handy and creative! love it!
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