Monday, September 5, 2011

Glazed Chandelier

This chandelier was calling my name at an estate sale. It was buried under newspaper, in a box, at the back of the garage. All I could see was a sliver of one of its arms, but I knew if it was intact, it was coming home with me.




This is the before. Very dull, and not enough bling.



I transformed my candelabra style table lamp with silver. I wanted to do something different with the chandelier. So, I decided to give it a white glaze, with the original finish peeking through. I dry brushed the glaze on, and added extra crystals from my stash.





What do you think?






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75 comments:

  1. SylviaSeptember 5, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I am always impressed by your projects! The silver sure brings out the crystals...is it silver paint?

    Sylvia

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  2. SusanSeptember 5, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Wonderful job on the chandelier!

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  3. Blue Creek HomeSeptember 5, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I think it is lovely in it's white veil and crystals!
    I don't think you could do ugly if you tried real hard!
    Rhonda

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  4. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsSeptember 5, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    That came out just gorgeous!!!
    I love it!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    this is stunning Rosemary..
    I love the depth that dry brushing adds...and the style is so pretty..
    I'm sure it wont last long..someone's going to snatch it up..!!
    best,
    maureen

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Lovely! It turned out very nice!

    Kris

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  7. Richard CottrellSeptember 5, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Your chandelier is Spanish. Made around in the 1960's. Was very popular then, sold at Sears and other department stores, like Pennys or Montgomery Wards. I remember an add for one at Sears when I was in collage. $69.00. I think the white paint made it look very now. Enjoy. Richard from my Old Historic House.

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  8. Tina@WhatWeKeepSeptember 5, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Wow, go Ro! It's gorgeous. : )

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  9. Ivy and ElephantsSeptember 5, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I think it looks very fresh and updated. I thought I liked it before, (because I'm really crazy for chandeliers), but now I love it!!!
    Great find.
    Patti

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  10. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    This is beautiful!!!!

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  11. Katie @ Wildwood CreekSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    The white and silver is beautiful! Did you use silver paint?

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  12. tinemorSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Lovely!!!
    Hugg, Tine
    Norway

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  13. Little City FarmSeptember 5, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    You make me want to move close to you and redo my entire house, lol.

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  14. Sissie's Shabby CottageSeptember 5, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    I think it's lovely and very elegant.

    hugs

    Sissie

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  15. Ricki TreleavenSeptember 5, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    I think the chandy is dreamy, Rosemary *le sigh*

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    what a wonderful find ~and~ a superb refinish. It's absolutely splendid!

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  17. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeSeptember 5, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Truly a beauty!!!

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  18. Cottage and BroomeSeptember 5, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Love the new version! You did a great job, wish I had that many crystals in my stash. Thanks for sharing, Laura

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  19. Tammy at Tammy Loves DishesSeptember 5, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I absolutely LOVE this! You did a super job.

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  20. savvycityfarmerSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    S.O.L.D.

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  21. DebbiedoosSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    I think it is killer! And that is a good thing:)

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  22. foreverdecoratingSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    It's a beauty and looks so old world now.

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  23. DiannSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Well, it is gorgeous! You did a lovely transformation this beauty! visiting from Tuesday Treasures.

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  24. DeborahSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    I love it and especially how you brought it to life!!
    Gorgeous!!

    Deborah :)

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  25. Nan BurgerSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    That is SO beautiful, Rosemary! I love it! I just bought a pretty standard brass chandelier - no loops and curlicues like yours - but I want to de-electrify it, paint it, add crystals and candles, and mount it on the ceiling in our bedroom. We have no light fixture in the bedroom and I really don't need it for the light - I just want the fixture. Did yours have holes already in place for all those crystals? If not, did you drill holes? Any suggestions on how to add them to a brass chandelier? Thanks for all your inspiration!

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  26. Nan BurgerSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I should add - we have no CEILING light fixture! We DO have lamps in the bedroom! LOL!

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  27. CLDSeptember 5, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    I think you've done it again. Your chandelier is just lovely. Thank you as always for the inspiration. Bobbie

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  28. Our Hopeful HomeSeptember 5, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Boring before! Fantabulous after! SO glamorous and elegant, I love it.

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  29. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonSeptember 5, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Hi Rosemary,
    Wow, what a difference! It is so much prettier. Love the white glaze and added crystals. As always, you transformed a beast into a beauty!

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  30. Cindy AdkinsSeptember 6, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Oh WOW, I think it was calling my name too...I just didn't hear it!!! lol GORGEOUS!!!! What a blessing of a find!
    XO
    Cindy

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  31. Michelle LeeSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    amazing :)

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  32. KarenSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Beautiful Rosemary! you never cease to amaze.

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  33. AnaSeptember 6, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Hi Rosemary,
    The chandy turned out beautiful. I just love them and all their sparkle and bling. I think there should be one in every room :-) Well, that's just me. Have a wonderful new week.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

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  34. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeSeptember 6, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Wow! You fooled me with this one -- I was not expecting it to be yours -- it is just stunning -- now get back to your furniture and stop tricking us :)

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  35. DebbieSeptember 6, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    The chandelier is amazing. It's amazing what a little bit of love can do to something! I can't wait to see some of your other projects!

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  36. At The Picket FenceSeptember 6, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Rosemary, that is absolutely gorgeous! Your have the magic touch with pieces for sure! :-)
    Vanessa

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  37. Sonny GSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Rosemary , that looks fabulous~! you did a great job on that piece.

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  38. SueSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Gorgeous chandy, Rosemary! Plenty of bling and shine!

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  39. DIYbyDesignSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    That is truly stunning. I love what you did with it. Thanks so much for sharing at my Sizzle into Summer party.

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  40. JenneliseSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! I love the paint with the finish peaking through. Very romantic!
    Jennelise

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  41. Glenda @ Magnolia Bend DriveSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Hi Rosemary, love your work. Great job on the chandelier. I have about 4 of those and may just have to glaze one. Thanks for more inspiration!

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  42. ℳartina @ Northern NestingSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    OMG that looks gorgeous!! I love it! Martina

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  43. Barbara JeanSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    WOW!! wonderful!!

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  44. Buttercup BlissSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Love this gorgeous chandelier!!! What an amazing job!!!!

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  45. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    That is really gorgeous silver. So much better than the before. Thanks for joining Wow.

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  46. reFresh reStyleSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    I think it's...it's calling my name now! It looks great! You have the touch to make all things beautiful!
    Debbie

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  47. UnknownSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    LOVE IT! :)

    ~Liz

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  48. Amy ChalmersSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Ok, I am I getting this right? YOu did NOT use silver paint...you used only a white glaze (the silver was for another project)??
    I have to say I think it came out GRAND!!! I love the extra bling, and the white paint over it....I just did the same thing and am waiting to hang it!

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  49. lvroftiquesSeptember 7, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I think it looks amazing!! I just sold a set of almost the same bird's nest chandeliers and I think I would've kept them if I'd seen this first *winks* Great job Rosemary! Vanna

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  50. GinaSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  51. JanaeSeptember 8, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    so gorgeous!!!!!!

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  52. SusanneSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Stunning. Enough said.

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  53. Barbara RosenzweigSeptember 8, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Wow! This is fabulous!

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  54. Maury @ Life on MarsSeptember 8, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    This looks amazing! Visiting from Shabby Creek Cottage.

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  55. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageSeptember 8, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Your chandy, all dressed up in silver and sparklies, is simply swoon-worthy! I love it. Great job!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  56. Honey at 2805September 8, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    I'm always impressed by your lovely projects. This is just beautiful!


    Thanks for linking to Potpourri Friday. Your participation made for a more successful party. I appreciate you!

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  57. shabbyechic.blogspot.itSeptember 8, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Also I' ve Done that!!!
    Do You are my Daughter????ahahahah

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  58. Barb September 8, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Rosemary, it is absolutely fabulous. Did I say fabulous?!!!!!!

    Barb

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  59. BohemianSeptember 8, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Great 'score' and an even greater transformation of this lovely chandie!

    Dawn... The Bohemian

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  60. Ann from On Sutton PlaceSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    What a transformation and what an improvement! Thanks for linking up to Open House Party!

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  61. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I love glazing. I haven't quite mastered it yet. Soon I hope!

    I'm hosting a link party right now, & would love it if you stopped by & linked up!
    http://formamas.blogspot.com/2011/09/show-tell-friday-4.html

    Chrissy @ ForMamas

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  62. EllenSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    What a beauty for sure. You certaily have given this a new lease in life....enjoy
    Hugs,
    Ellen

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  63. The Charm of HomeSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Rosemary,
    This is beautiful! You made it even prettier! Lovely how it turned out. Thank you for linking it to Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  64. soulstyleSeptember 9, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    absolutely gorgeous, I LOVE IT! Amazing idea using the white...

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  65. DreamgoddessSeptember 9, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    I'm visiting from Feathered Nest Friday and this is my first time visiting your blog. What a beautiful transformation! I love how it looks now! I can't wait to browse around and see what else you've been up to.

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  66. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetSeptember 9, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    I'm a first time visiter -- off now to look around some more. This project is wonderful! Looks great. Would love if you come visit sometime www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  67. UnknownSeptember 10, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    OMG! You have the same exact chandy as I do! I bought mine off of Craigslist. I can't wait to get a chance to get going on it. I love what you did with yours. Thanks for sharing. 8^)

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  68. Debra@CommonGroundSeptember 14, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Just gorgeous, Rosemary, love that silvery technique!! xoxo

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  69. Wendy@Once upon a rose havenSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    I LOVE it!

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  70. Savannah GrannySeptember 15, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    So elegantly beautiful. Great job!

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  71. My Dream CanvasOctober 11, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Wow, this looks fabulous and your blog too. I am following you and I hope to see you at My Dream Canvas.

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  72. Laura BradleyNovember 14, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Is this sold?

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  73. the poor sophisticateApril 26, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    This is gorgeous! I found your blog through someday crafts and am so excited to be your newest follower!
    -Molly
    thepoorsophisticate.blogspot.com

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  74. UnknownOctober 19, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    love restoring found a 16 light chandelier want to make a open Gazebo that i save from pin stress is the one with a fire pit and swings my dream a solar chandelier hanging from the middle and scones in every post. can you share the ration for the white wash. but first i got to get to the lovely sunshine state fl. ocala

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  75. kbgannonJuly 21, 2021 at 10:54 PM

    Oh my gosh - honestly, I loooove how this chandelier turned out! It's such an improvement over its former self!!!!! I wish I had you here to help me with this. I'm going to attempt to follow your instructions to do the same thing. It's just beyond gorgeous! You're very talented! Thank you for sharing with all of us!

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