Back in the 90's, I remember the phrase in decorating was "Brass is Class".
Well, I was in college but I remember my Mom saying this when she was decorating.
The trend has moved away from that and I for one am ready to move with it. :)
I purchased a set of lamps from Macy's around 10 years ago after we first got married.
They were great for a long time, but I have realized they either need replaced or a little face lift.
I always loved the shape of the shades and the fact that they each had two bulbs in them with the two toggle chains to adjust the lighting.
I figured it would be much better to update them with a little spray paint rather than purchasing new ones.
Here they were in their original state
Here they are now:
Much better, huh?
Here's what I did.
Well, first of all, I have to tell you what my dear husband did.
LOL
He knew I was going to get my lamps painted or else.
Soooo......
I went to change into some older clothes and when I got into the kitchen, he had already started taking them apart.
He had fishing line in his hand and was tying it to the top of each lamp.
WHHHAAATTTTT???!!!???
Okay, grateful for his, um, help, I let it go.
He proceeded to hang each lamp from a tree in the from yard.
Again...
WHHHAAATTTT??!!??
We looked like we were doing some sick ritual in our front yard.
It was okay until the new neighbors who are building a house drove by.
I gave hubs "the look".
To which he replied, "WHHAATT?"
Anyway, new neighbors asked what was on the honey do list and I quickly told them to not ask. :)
Tim's method, though odd, worked well.
The lamps actually slowly spun around on their own, making it easy to get to each part of the lamp.
I sprayed each lamp with two coats of spray primer and then covered them with Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint.
It was a very quick process.
The most time consuming part of the whole process was putting tape around the cords.
I really wanted to take a picture but it was thundering and getting crazy outside.
I was trying to make sure it didn't start raining on them.
Thankfully, the rain held off.
The wind did not and I still have a light coating of Oil Rubbed Bronze on my hands and legs.
Anybody have a good way to get spray paint off??
Oh well.
I think it was all worth it.
Do any of you have lamps that are in great shape but just need a little refreshing?
This was easy, quick, and cheap!
I love my new lamps!!!
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The lamps look great. I love ORB and think it is the miracle cure for a lot of things. Cute story of how your DH helped. Hugs, Marty
They look entirely different! It's amazing what a little paint can do!
Those hubbys try to help, don't they? :)
Your lamps look wonderful!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
They turned out great, Crystal! Very up-to-date looking now! I do that whenever I can ~ hang stuff off tree branches and spray away. Makes it so much easier to get items painted in one shot rather than doing one side at a time.
They look great! Glad you had your husband's help. :)
Enjoy your 4th!
Pam
Crystal, they look much better. I am a disaster with spray paint, so I can't help you with tips to get it off!!!
xoxoxoxo,
Ricki Jill
I am glad you chose the oil rubbed bronze. I just love that paint choice!
What a great project! The lamp looks great now! You did a fantastic job! Love the cute story!
Happy 4th!
Hope to see you on my blog:)
An amazing difference. They look great! I'm a bit surprised at the paint finishes you can get. I wouldn't guess that they were brass.
Mineral spirits will remove the paint - I do it all the time :)
Crystal, your lamps look great. Don't you just love spray paint.
I always use olive oil to remove paint from my hands but just about any oil will work. Just rub it on your hands and let it sit for a few minutes and then rub your hands togeter and it will start to disolve. Then I use a paper towel to wipe my hands before I wash them really well.
Traci
This really makes your home look comfortable and very "homey"
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I like them too! Glad they turned out the way you wanted!
Lamps look brand new. I'm a new fan of oil rubbed bronze!
Oh what a sweet husband.... I loved reading your story... made me smile. And it was a brilliant idea as well! Loved how your lamp turned out... it goes so perfectly with today's trend... I love the bronze color you chose for the lamp. Thanks for sharing and for your sweet comments on my rooster and clay pots. I got the rooster from KMart and I loved it!~Poppy
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When I saw the transformation, out of my mouth came the letters, ORB!! Love that spray paint color. I've done candlesticks, wood, and even a basket! I will say that using a metal primer helps tremendously. The paint on my first attempt of the candlesticks did scratch off a bit. Visiting from Marty's meme. ~ Sue
Love it! Your husbands method of hanging the lamps was interesting if not helpful. Jennifer
Crystal, love the lamp makeover. Great new look. Thanks for joining wUW.
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