I've been applying finishes similar to the one you saw in my "Old World Love" post. Here are a few of the pieces I just finished with various shades of grey.
Way back in June, I did a post entitled "A Romantic Mood". In it I shared a pair of corbels I painted a soft pink. They received a makeover.
This was the first makeover.
I applied layers of deep grey, followed by a wash of white gesso. After some rubbing back, and a little dry brushing, I had a new look. I finished it off with wax.
Here is another pair.
I gave this composition cherub a lighter grey finish.
With the proper preparation, the finish can work on glass as well. After applying the finish to these bottles, I added the numerals.
Then I added rusty stars.
With paint and gesso, you can add so much character to simple objects.
I'm finishing up a few furniture pieces. I'll be back to share the results.
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Way back in June, I did a post entitled "A Romantic Mood". In it I shared a pair of corbels I painted a soft pink. They received a makeover.
This was the first makeover.
I applied layers of deep grey, followed by a wash of white gesso. After some rubbing back, and a little dry brushing, I had a new look. I finished it off with wax.
Here is another pair.
I gave this composition cherub a lighter grey finish.
With the proper preparation, the finish can work on glass as well. After applying the finish to these bottles, I added the numerals.
Then I added rusty stars.
With paint and gesso, you can add so much character to simple objects.
I'm finishing up a few furniture pieces. I'll be back to share the results.
Sharing With:
The DIY Showoff: DIY Project Parade
Funky Junk Interiors: Saturday Nite Special
The Shabby Nest: Frugal Friday
French Country Cottage: Feathered Nest Friday
At The Picket Fence: Inspiration Friday
2805: Potpourri Friday
The Shabby Creek Cottage: Transformation Thursday
Beyond The Picket Fence: Under $100 Linky Party
Savvy Southern Style: Wow Us Wednesdays
Someday Crafts: Whatever Goes Wednesday
Domestically Speaking: Power of Paint
Coastal Charm: Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Hi Rosemary,
ReplyDeleteLove the corbals and the cherub. The finish gives them such a romantic touch. The bottles turned out so cute. Kind of a rustic elegance. I love them!
Jann
ooh i love those numbered jars! they are SO cool!
ReplyDeleteYour find the best pieces to make over!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous transformations.
ReplyDeleteHi Rosemary,
ReplyDeleteGreat finishes!!
Love the bottles, and the details!
If bottles could be zinc...that is what the finish reminds me of...
Have a great week!
All the Best,
Christine
Hi Rosemary-
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the bottles with the numbers - very cool. You are so talented - appreciate that you share your process.
ox
Jenelle
your stuff always turns out amazing!
ReplyDeleteMark
The rusty star is just the frosting on my cake. Love them:)
ReplyDeleteLove it all! I'm starting to see a whole lot more gray in my store than I use to. I like it!!
ReplyDeleteTake care, Sue
As always fantastic! Now I really love the glass bottles! So unusual!
ReplyDeleteWell....you taught me something else new today, my talented friend! : Gesso on glass? Waaaay cool! Love the patina! Thank you so much for sharing the technique!
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
Love the corbels and that finish on glass is amazing, great idea adding the star. I just love it all!
ReplyDeleteBoth pairs of corbels turned out so nice! I love how you applied the technique to the glass bottles and the end result. Nice job! Blessings from Bama!
ReplyDeleteAll of your finishes are gorgeous, I wish I knew how to do some of them.
ReplyDeleteCindy
I do believe you are the master of all finishes Rosemary! Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love the bottles! They turned out amazing! I love the added numbers and rusty star, too.
ReplyDelete~Shanon
Amazing transformation on the glass. I love the numbers and the star!
ReplyDeleteblessings,
karianne
Absolutely love the cherub, Rosemary! The corbels look like they have more depth in the gray tone and they turned out wonderfully!
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference the proper finish has. You are truly a master of finishes, you get a lot of practice your constantly working on something of interest. I love the bottles they will be a big hit, I imagine a lot of sales. Thanks for sharing. I posted your giveaway on my blog, Kathy
ReplyDeleteWow I love how these turned out. What a cool treatment! Thanks for stopping over!
ReplyDeleteLOVE those corbels Rosemary!
ReplyDeleteFAA Rosemary!! I just love love that gray!! And those darling little star charms! Vanna
ReplyDeleteBeautiful transformation Rosemary! I just bought some Gesso and I can't wait to try it. Wish me luck!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful, I love all your works:-) Hugs, Biljana
ReplyDeleteI especially love the bottles Rosemary, they will be good sellers I bet!
ReplyDeleteLorraine
Love, love those corbels. The cherub is sweet! Love the jars, I might try that on some old jars I have :) Never used gesso, but i'm willing to try. I need some of that "old world" in my dining room.
ReplyDeleteRosemary, I really like how the corbels and jars turned out.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you could paint over the glass bottles like that. Cool! Only you would have those cute little rusty stars too.
ReplyDeletevery lovely corbels..the color is perfect!! and the bottles-OMG!! so cooooolll...love the rusty little star too!
ReplyDeletebest,
maureen
Love the bottles! Nice finish.
ReplyDeleteThese are all lovely. I really like the textured finish and the rusty stars on the bottles is just perfect. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletewow, every piece looks fabulous in the grey.. You are a master at this.
ReplyDeletetotally beautiful~!
These are stunning...everything! Love those bottles, too. I have actually done gesso and then paint over it to get a similar effect. I love the old world look and you are a master!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Rosemary! Love it all!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
The corbels are great and the rusty stars on the bottles are so cool.
ReplyDeletewow! that looks so awesome. even the rusty stars look new. great job!
ReplyDeleteEverything you do turns out great!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love all these finishes in gray!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, as always! I am going to have to try gesso one of these days!
ReplyDeleteI adore the corbels and the altered bottles! They are charming! Thanks for sharing at Potpourri Friday!
ReplyDeleteThis is too cool. I love it. You're a gesso queen! I always used gesso to prime my canvases, but you are bringing in a whole new dimension of how to play with this.
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