I used Martha Stewart Gold Metallace cocktail dress long sleeve

I used Martha Stewart Gold Metallic Specialty Paint (Home Depot).

;) (light, even coats work best!) Of course, it doesnt hurt to do a light sand before hand! super ideas! Needed to dull down a beautiful but way-too-cheapo-shiny-gold necklace I bought online, and without your site i NEVER would have imagined using spray paint! So last night I found my self a bright red Disney Cars little kid garbage can at the dollar store and now this morning I have a full set of matching accessories. Everything I have painted with the ORB has held up wonderfully (handles, vents, etc etc). Good luck and have fun remodeling! :), Your email address will not be published. Isnt it the greatest?! I just sprayed my stairwell handrail with oil rubbed bronze spray paint. I googled it because I needed to match the hardware on the coffee table that I just purchase because it had a couple scratches on it. Except they were brass. ;) (thats what I would dobut I am usually not afraid to paint much of anything!! ) Fascinating! Works fine. @ Cindy I have been contemplating the same thing and found this blog that did paint their tub faucets no sealer http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.ca/2011/12/business-bathrooms.html . If so.what prep would need to be donesand & prime?? Thanks for the post.I will try this for sure. You gave me some new ideas! 7. (outdoors) You can find it at the big box stores. Great! We created a bar top between the Family Room and Kitchen and so was once again were in need of bar stools.

:) Its amazing what a change a little paint can make. The dresser is one of my favorite pieces! where can you find this product and how much does it cost? I applied 2 coats but recommend you cover it with a clear sealer spray paint. Ive used it on everything. I do believe they have this paint in a liquid form now so it can be applied with a roller or brush. Im definitely going to try this! Hi Connie, While supplies last. Over time, sliding door hardware with powder coated finishes may get dinged or scuffed and will need a touch up. And thanks for the pin! Hand-Forged Fishtail Antique Barn Door Handle. Your blog was the first I came across when doing a google search for how to bronze. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Disclaimer | Cookie Policy | Sitemap. 1. I have had and still have a large dog and 2 cats and these have held up beautifully paint-wise. Ideally something, maybe a paste, that I could rub over it and then rub off of the high areas. I sprayed them with Oil Rubbed Bronze so they would have a cohesive look and not take away from the photos inside. That means Ill have metal sliding on metal, which Im afraid is going to shear off the paint over time. Take a look at our Installation Guides to make sure you are ready when your Barn Door arrives. :).

way to go! You might just have me with the vents. I painted it with ORB and painted my lamps to match. If you hate it anyway, I say why not experiment! M-F, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time. I am wondering if I could use it on the ugly green ceramic tiles in my fireplace surround..what do you think???? How about this little ice bucket I found at the thrift store. Use chalk style paint or regular craft acrylic black or dark gray paint. Have fun!! Don't miss a thing! Thanks for the great ideas! I have been reading that not much will stick to chrome.. but then again I am not 100% sure what type of metal it is exactly.

Thank you! And oh yes, this is a really smart (and inexpensive!) Loved reading your blog!! I have so many projects I could use this onugly brass chandelier, light fixtures, door knobs and hinges (instead of buying new ones) Thanks for all of the before-and-after shots! Oh yes, much smarter to do it this way!! Do you have any recommendations on a matte sealer that will lock in the paint and prevent it from scraping off? two questionsare you sanding pieces before you paint? Nancy. Gross! (maybe applying about 3 coats total) I have ugly floor vents that I thought of spraying but wasnt sure it would work. Yep, just lay something over top while you are spraying them. I have two old toddler spring horses that I have kept forever to repurpose into an over a pond feature with a big makeover like you have done. Any update in how the paint has held up on the door hardware? Unfortunately in UK I coud find just Martha Stewart Gold Metallic acrylic Paint. ONE photo may be used, provided that FULL AND CLEAR CREDIT is given to Artsy Chicks Rule with appropriate and specific direction and link back to the original content. ;). We make hardware that will last for generations. I was googling oil rubbed bronze paint and found your projects. :). There are just so many great uses for it, updating, changing metal color, etc. Any will do the job. Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. So we pulled those outlets out and my husband wired in these lights. Hello Nancy))) Could you give me advice please. Nancy. I didnt really get that? Hi Nicolle, Cant wait to use this product. Nancy. (and some home updates), $2 French Floral Bucket Makeover (ReDesign with Prima Transfer), Laura / The Shed, Pet Scribbles, Socks for Sandy, http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.ca/2011/12/business-bathrooms.html, http://diykindagirl.blogspot.ca/2012/01/painting-bathroom-faucet.html, 40 Easy DIYs That Will Instantly Upgrade Your Home | Get Rid Naturally. My only complaint is that its pretty expensive and the can runs out quick. ;). You can read about that on this post here. Perhaps I could paint in the fall when neither the heat nor the air conditioning is on and just put a piece of scrap wood over the holes. Voila! Paint It! It looks SO much nicer than white and I plan to sew a pretty new ironing board cover too. Your post shared ideas that I am going to try too! Our emails include an unsubscribe link and you may opt-out at any time. Bought a can of the oil rubbed bronze & am spray painting 2) electrical conduit (EMt) & coupling so itll be 13 ft long (too long to buy for a curtain rod), & the wooden rod brackets & 3 round finials from lowes (painting them to match). So happy you love it! xo You should definitely try it! :), This stuff is amazing, and I LOVE the vents they look wonderful :), Thanks Tanya! Happy weekend to you! :) PLUS be sure to sign up for our newsletter so you dont miss any new projects or products Im sharing! (hintits not for napkins! On the tile surround, I dont think Id use the spray. Who designed that? I just love this stuff and have used it on so many things. Oh, and we also did the ugly white plastic door bell cover. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blogs author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. I didnt mind the style too much but the finish was ick. Oh and nice on the dresser/nightstands. I agree, you can transform anything with it!:)Nancy. ), Aww, thanks! Yes, the cans do run out quick but you are rightso much cheaper than replacement. Hey, I finally tried ORB spray paint, and I gave you a shout-out on my blog post. No before picture of this little metal scroll stand/shelf . 8. I did add a touch of that same gold paint, very lightly, to give them some antique-ness after spraying. Don't Miss a Thing! I have painted many items with it however! ), Thank you :) Thats great! I couldve gotten some others in the right color that were quite a bit more expensive but that wouldve been cost prohibitive for this project. That is a wonderful idea. Shiny, really gold brass. Learn how your comment data is processed. That would be much quicker but might not give the same look. BUT my tip would be it is always best to at least lightly sand the metal (if on an item that will get handled a lot) to take the shine off before spraying to help with adhesion. After you use the oil rub spray paint do you apply a clear coat to keep it from flaking off? Will the oil rubbed bronze work on GLASS? No needyou can make them like new with a quick spray! So since I hardly get rid of anything, these went to live on our screened porch for a few years. Then do several very light even coats letting it dry very well in between. Thank you! Not shiny, more like brushed gold, etc. Thanks so much for stopping by. I would think it would be okay. I dont mind at all.

:)Thank you also for hosting the party!Hope you are having a wonderful week.xoNancy. Oh thank you so much Maryann! Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paintoh how I love you. Awesome! ! Hope that helps! Only at RealCraft you will find some of the most unique and modern barn door hardware designs on the market. We make hardware that stands out. Im giving it a try. Any tips? 6. There are other Metallic colors but this is my favorite.for the moment. This will be a pretty simple effect to create! OK Nancy, youve convinced me that I need to get my hands on some ORB! As one straight pole, there arent any edges that would have turned gold over time, but someones hand using the rail might have rubbed some spots golden. Nancy. I painted the little knobs on that cabinet to match the Bronze faucets and other hardware I already had in that room. Products that were designed for each other. Just be sure to do light even coats, drying well in between. For the gold accent, you can pretty much use any type of liquid gold paint. I just bought Rustoleums Metallic Dark Steel for a project but you just gave me a revelation! I peeled that cheap brass off each shelf edge and sprayed the whole thing with Oil Rubbed Bronze. ;) It works well. So many cool makeovers! Thank you Amy!! I am going to steal a few. :) Its great stuff isnt it?? Hmm, that would be a concern for me too.

(this is just one shelfthere are three and go to the floor) Nancy. Get the behind the scenes and more when youfollow along with me on Instagram! I have not painted anything in the bath other than a towel ringit has held up well though. I do. online I saw a can it was expensive, am I looking for the wrong item? Or you could try dry brushing it on. Oh thanks! Spray with several even, thin coats as opposed to one heavy one, letting them dry well in between. These little mirrors I got from the thrift store. Yes, it is amazing how different things can look with a little spray from a small can of spray paint, huh?! Iryna. You dont have to but I think it would help to keep the finish longer. thanks! This is great! Vents. You will want to spray everything! Nancy. Oh yay! I love Rust-Oleums ORB too, Nancy! I love this stuff! hi, just wondering if youve ever used this spray on costume jewelrythe cheap way-too-bright-gold kind. Don't Miss a Thing!! :) But yes, this ORB paint is super user friendly! I have a black wrought iron bed. It my favorite also. Thanks for linking up. Yours look new! I also want the rings on the curtains to be metal quick links. :). 3. Or how about these?

:) The ORB should adhere to it fine but its hard to say without seeing the item. Lots of great projects youve done with it. Contact us by email or phone for pricing and information. Love them all! The one I had to create a handle for? Hope that helps! Yep, that is how I did it. (I know most people dont like doing that but I love it! Yes, you sure do! But a quick spray of Oil Rubbed Bronze. :), I LOVE the dresser, awesome color. :) I love this stuff! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The sad little thing looked worse for wear with the cheap brassy colored handle and top. I also used it to paint the ugly dimmer switch knob in my dining room, so it blends in now with the original 1940s brown bakelite light switch plate. There are also spray primers you could apply first. 5. Its the perfect touch! On the shower head.I cannot say how well it will hold up with the water, etc. If this paint can be used for hightlight as well? Hi Emily, ;)Thanks for stopping by!xoNancy. Im sure it will look fabulous..(and like new!) Your projects are great, good ideas. :) I have a brick surround and painted it with regular latex paint about 9 years ago. LOVED your ideas! Nancy, Hi Nancy! And I sprayed the screws to match too, of course. Could not get any easier or cheaper for a completely new look. going to try some of them today. We ship to the United States and Canada. Nancy. Thank you :) Its amazing what a little spray paint can do! BUT they had gotten a little rusty in places from being outside on the screened porch. Ellen Conley from WI, Aw thank you Ellen! Okay, so Ive shown you 12 here but there are many, many more ways to use this paint. Hi, I love it too! Thanks so much! Nancy. What I can do is take the can with the rest of that paint (that I mixed) to my SW store and see if they can color match (Im sure they can!) Take a look at this quick and easy How-To Guide. Stop by or call (253) 853-3815 for pricing and availability. How often would you slide them? Wow! Im going to show you a few of them here. At RealCraft Carriage Doors we put quality and craftsmanship above all else. I just cant quite imagine how i would apply the gold on a totally smooth surface. I usually just forgo that and spray with the paint. :))

But its not nearly as expensive as replacing crap. Nancy. I cant believe I never thought of that. Im giving my house a face-lift and changed most decor items with the bronze and gold theme, and couldnt afford to replace the current picture frames I have and thought, how am I going to make them match? Thank goodness you had this posting! Brushed Nickel. :) In any case, Ill be thinking about my lonely can of ORB and what I might be able to do with it. I have some very modern accent tables and coffee table with a glass top, the legs are a type of chrome. Hi Beth, Oh yay!! I was going to purchase new ones but figured Id just spray them to look like the rest of the fixtures in the roomyou guessed it, Oil Rubbed Bronze. Im thinking I have more projects in my future after seeing your stunning examples!! Oh that is wonderful!! Some of them yes, some no. Hours of Operation: The dresser is my fave! I love history, health and just anything creative Artsy Chicks Rule is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.. Of course, Id want to use a white or off-white. wall on each side? I am off to the hardware store to get me a can and get to work! Sign up to get the Weekly Newsletter! Hi Steven! Its just more of a personal preference I suppose.

Absolutely perfect for my leafy statement necklace, and for a lot of tarnished doorknobs as well. I hope there is some left on the shelves. I didnt on some of my pieces though (like the vent covers, for ex) (by the way, this is not a sponsored post I just love this product! And yes, anything with moving parts, such as the door frame coming together and apart will cause more wear on the paint. Wonderful outcome on everything you used it on! At the time I did most of these I didnt think I would be blogging about it. Thank so much Toni :) Yes, the ORB is great stuff! Hi Joan, :) Awesome! I would definitely sand then with some fine grit sandpaper before spraying. I LOVE this! The dresser had been painted several times and the original hardware had long since been removed.

Nancy. Means a lot!! Oil Rubbed Bronze.

Mini Treasure Chest Makeover (with Prima Transfers). All Rights Reserved. Oh I bet that looks great!! :) I will eventually take it apart again and reapply the Bronze and then seal it. What most people do not know is that measuring your door frame for a barn door is different from measuring for a regular swing door. We have been wanting to change our brass door handles for ages but locating the finish we like is difficult and expensive. (see my full disclosure here) :) I think they will look goodand if you dont like it you can always spray them a different color! We use cookies on our website to give you the best shopping experience. Thanks your blog is great ! I would like to spray it with this paint because everything in our new home is oil-rubbed. Bring your chalkboard crafts Sunday at 7! I really like the ice bucket re-hab!!! Nancy. Love the vent idea! Hi Kristen, :) You could use a primer (they have it in a spray can) if you are really worried about wear. I bought them bought new at Lowes but they were an Antique Brass color. I love this paint! What an easy (and inexpensive) way to change things up. Or something like it? Would you recommend priming and sanding in preparation for a better finish? My bedroom looks fabulous! Thanks so much for stopping byall the best, Nancy. How To Make A DIY Wood Countertop (easier than you thought! So a trip to home depot last night has resulted in finding all kinds of things in my house to paint. I then took that same gold paint and rubbed it over the medallion on the chair back to bring out the detail. Doing it with the fingers would take a while, but isnt out of the question. Nancy, woohoo, bought 2 cans yesterday!!! :) Hi Megan, Thanks so much! Oh you are gonna have fun spraying stuff! bottle with brush. Good luckand thank you!! Hi Carla, I bought very inexpensive, mismatched frames at the thrift store and garage sales. The vents, since they are on the floor, I did lightly run some sandpaper over before spraying. I have two glass lamps with really great shapes to them, but they are 1980s dusty rose with hideous little flowers on them and they came with cream colored shades. in our guest bath so I feel your pain. I am so glad this helped! 4. There are several spray sealers you can find at Home Depot or Lowes. Hi Iryna! (Hes going to think Im crazy! Nancy. Oh I agree! Nancy. I just use a foam little paint brush and touch it up. I hadnt even thought of painting my ironing boardI bet that looks fabulous! (Lowes, Home Depot) Like I was going to set something onto the mantel and have a cord running up to the outlet on the I just practiced on an extra piece that I found outside and it looks great. Especially the items that get more wear like handles and the kitchen rack? I would like to know what color of cream you used to paint your guest bathroom cabinet cream as shown above? Yep I adore ORB! I cant think of a particular one off hand. I see that your floors are even lighter than mine. not shiny/slick like tile) We also do not use the fireplace so have no worries of heat, etc.

Im going to spray paint all my boyfriends ugly old gold door handles! They were hooks I bought for my new Board & Batten wall in the Kitchen. Just in the process of spraying two nightstands and a dresser (from a second hand store) white and all the hardware is now ORB!! So glad I found you! This is a bar stool that lived in another home we built that had a raised bar top in the kitchen. It is great stuff! I just didnt know what spray can color to try next. :) Warehouse Sale happening NOW! Also found this blog she did her bthrm sink faucet and did use a matte sealer http://diykindagirl.blogspot.ca/2012/01/painting-bathroom-faucet.html She wipes it down every day which gave me a wake up call on doing this. I painted the Hutch and sprayed the handles with Oil Rubbed Bronze. I, as well LOVE this spray paint! Pinning for future reference. I would lightly sand (with fine sandpaper) first though to help with great adhesion. :). Nancy. You can read more about the dresser > here. I think they are about 6-7 dollars a can. What type of prep would I need to do? Im gonna buy a can this week..Thanks for the idea! Or maybe I was supposed to put night lights on each side? By using this site, you agree to its use of cookies. And you are so welcome! Hopefully this gives you a good idea of the things you can do with this wonderful product. We are proud to offer products that are crafted using traditional building methods. Webuild and ship from Washington, US, so you don't have to worry about delays due to stuck ship containers. So far Ive got about $60 tied up in the hardware painting it myself. Im wanting to change the look of a mirror-framed wall-mounted fireplace. :) Hope that helps! Thanks!! Plus, Get My FREE ebook, "Creating Fabulous Finishes"! ;) On the door knobs. Nancy. I think Id sand first but would probably also need a sealer? Thank you so muchno I did not prime it first.Thanks for stopping by! I would love to be able to tell you the color! It depends on what Im using it on. I sprayed these handles with Oil Rubbed Bronze and then put a light touch of gold paint over them. As much as Ive done Im still always stunned at the difference! Nancy, I spray painted a gold bed frame with the Bronze. I just spray painted that baby ORB and you cant even tell its plastic. Click here > Yes, Id like to join. Youre welcome! :) Ive used it many other things since Ive posted here! As far as the faucets, I didnt paint those. Many Uses for Rustoleum Oil Rubbed Bronze (ORB) Spray Paint, Get the behind the scenes and more when youfollow along with me on. I love to hear things like that! Who loves vents? Yes, I have actually run into it not being on the shelves a couple of times! ;). But very inexpensive. Hi Kelly, Sorry I dont have a better before picture. Thanks for an inspiring post! When buying a sliding barn door, a prevalent question is:how tall and wide should my barn door be? Thanks for the ideas. Shared this post with my sister via Pinterest. (And I love the framed wall with matching frames too! seems just the thingwill give it a try. Thanks again I was introduced to ORB two months ago by my mother in law who loves it and since then i have sprayed EVERYTHING i can think of. Thanks! I love the idea of spraypainting those ugly vent covers! Ive also painted drawer pulls, light fixtures, door knobs, coat hooks, Thats great! You can also spray a sealer coat over top but again not required. Disclosure & Privacy Policy. Love this post. Here is one of them sprayed them with Oil Rubbed Bronze for a brand new look. ;) ). Hope that was helpful to you!! Have a great weekend!! Yes, the vent covers have held up fantastically! RealCraft recently partnered with This Old House and Amy Matthews on a modern barn house nestled in St. Croix, Minnesota. Thanks so much for the kind words about the blog! I did mine almost a year ago and they have held up great! I just got a free old rusty umbrella stand for outside and I think Im going to use this color to make it pretty again. OR just lightly sand, clean and then spray! Any suggestions for doing a huge mirror? So I purchased these and sprayed them with Oil Rubbed Bronze. Yep, it should show up fine.

I would probably still do it with my fingers for the mirrorbut you can do it either way. I just painted a bird bath with it, Looks so beautiful. Glad you shared this blog posting. Thanks for linking up to the Get Your DIY On link up party! I would lightly sand the metal before you paint it though. Any certain tips? :) And finally my vents. Or the faucets, how have they held up? ;) I LOVE how they stand out against the floors actually. You could spray a sealer coat over that also. Your email address will not be published. What would you do? I dont think there will be any sealer that will be foolproof but if you do the above that should help. :) but weve had it around 13 years now. Take some of that shine off. xo I felt I had the most control of it that way. You should definitely give it a try! Its addicting! Ugly floor vents no more! Also, can this this product be used for outdoor projects? Learn everything you need to know before buying your barn door. Thanks for the inspiration! It works so great over the ORB for that effect! Everything you need to know before buying your Barn Door. i have got to try that ORB paint. Daily? Love it, I just bought lamps for my bedroom that look like this color and now to brighten up old dresser handles to match, cant wait!! We make hardware that is durable and beautiful.

I discovered this spray paint at the local hardware store tonight and I have a question Im hoping you can answer. I wanted to use ORB on them, but wasnt sure how they would look on our medium-color wood floor. A prevalent question when buying a sliding barn door is:how tall and wide shouldmy barn door be?