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Monday, March 2, 2015

How to re-do candlesticks with gilding wax and chalk paint


Last week I found this set of candlesticks by Pottery Barn at the Goodwill and I knew they needed to come home with me.  

 Before:
They are made of mostly wood and and in good shape , but were just too dark for my taste.  I decided to paint them with the same aqua paint that I painted the French Vanity  with.  After  2 coats of paint I finger rubbed on gilding wax and then sealed and aged the candlesticks with dark wax/hemp oil.  


I love gold with pink dried roses




You can see here how the wax/oil mix rubbed off the gilding wax in a good way
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30 comments:

  1. TamaraMarch 2, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    You did a great job..they are gorgeous now! and these are wonderful photos of your lovely work. Isn't Goodwill a treasure trove?
    Happy Monday,
    Tamara

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 2, 2015 at 7:14 AM

      Thanks Tamara-I do love a good Goodwill treasure hunt!

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  2. MariMarch 2, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    They look great....what a difference a little paint can make....
    I also love gold and pink they just look beautiful together...

    Smiles~
    Mari

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 2, 2015 at 8:07 AM

      Thank you Mari-I have been felling the "girly" colors lately!

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  3. UnknownMarch 2, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    Very pretty! My daughter is getting into the painting and I will have to share this with her. It really transformed them!

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 2, 2015 at 12:26 PM

      Thank you Janet-it was a quick and easy project and I got to use up some left over paint!

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  4. MarigeneMarch 2, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    I love that shade of aqua...they came out looking so much nicer than the original finish!

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 2, 2015 at 12:27 PM

      Thank you Marigene-left over paint does wonders!

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  5. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMarch 2, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    Great job Darrielle...LOVE the after!!

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  6. Brenda PruittMarch 2, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    Very pretty! And even prettier with flowers next to them.
    Brenda

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 2, 2015 at 2:28 PM

      Thank you Brenda-I love to keep some dried flowers around for props!

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  7. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMarch 2, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    A great way to update those and I love the color.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 2, 2015 at 2:29 PM

      Thank you Kim-it was a quick and easy update with left over paint-win-win!

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  8. Sweet Auburn LifeMarch 2, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    Love the new paint colour, perfect with a hint of gold. This is more my taste also than the darker colour. Great find!

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  9. handmade by amaliaMarch 2, 2015 at 8:49 PM

    What a transformation! They look so pretty and posh now and the color you chose is just perfect.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 3, 2015 at 5:56 AM

      Thank you Amalia-I like that-posh-I forget to use that word to describe things and it's a good one!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 3, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    These are so pretty! I love that color with the gold, perfect!

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 3, 2015 at 7:00 AM

      Thank you Gigi-I was going with he same feel as my vanity!

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  11. thepaintedapron.comMarch 3, 2015 at 6:29 AM

    Gorgeous! Love the color combo and the gilding~
    Jenna

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 3, 2015 at 7:00 AM

      Thank you Jenna-I have been on a role lately with gilding-go gold!

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  12. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMarch 4, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    They look so happy now! I love this color and the gilding wax really makes them pop. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Inspiration Party.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 4, 2015 at 4:50 PM

      Thank you Betsy-thanks for sharing on FB too!

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  13. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 4, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    Stunning, these turned out so beautiful Great makeover. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.

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  14. At Rivercrest CottageMarch 6, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    love your candle holders. I have to go find some old ones and try to make them pretty like yours.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 7, 2015 at 8:24 AM

      Thank you Sugar-it was an easy project and quick!

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  15. Home RomanceMarch 9, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    Hi! So beautiful the color combination. Your decor is very romantic ...

    Hugs from Brazil,

    Nanda

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 9, 2015 at 3:43 PM

      Thank you Nanda-the colors together are very romantic and soft!

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