Thursday, September 5, 2013

Configuring a Candelabra

This little candelabra did not start out this way.  It's a marriage of orphaned metal parts.  The base, middle, and candle holders were configured to make a whole.



Sorry, but, I was deep into this redesign before I realized that I only had a shot of the base before I finished painting it.  




I have a box full of bases, and I usually find a use for them at some point.  This piece was just right for this redesign.

I mixed up some  homemade paint using recipes from the Farragoz course for the layered finish.  




This is why I hang on to soooooooo many metal parts, and fragments.  I love the multitude of redesign possibilities.  All you have to do is unify them with paint.




I may play with the finish a little more, but, for now I'm done.

See ya soon.


Sharing With:
Coastal Charm: Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
French Country Cottage: Feathered 
Common Ground: Be InspiredNest Friday





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18 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 5, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    You never cease to amaze me Rosemary - never!!!
    This is just gorgeous!
    And congratulations on your feature over at Debra's ( Common Ground )!!!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  2. FABBY'S LIVINGSeptember 5, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    This is simply gorgeous pretty Rosemarry...I never stopped saying how talented you are! I love your feature at Debrah's too. I love gesso things, you are such an artist! Thanks for your sweet visit...I know why you came, caz you love angels, right?.....I do too. Big hugs,
    FABBY

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  3. CynthiaSeptember 5, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Hi Rosemary, I saw your feature at Common Ground. You are truly amazing!! I know I say that all the time but I can't help it. Gorgeous as always.

    Cynthia

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  4. KarenSeptember 5, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    You're a magician I tell ya! that is gorgeous.

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  5. CreateologySeptember 5, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Looks lovely to me dear...

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  6. Paola T.September 5, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Hi Rosemary, you did a wonderful job with this candleholder! You are truly an artist! A hug from Italy. Paola from http://ilpaeseincantato.blogspot.it

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  7. UnknownSeptember 5, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Beautiful!!
    Want!
    Just sayin'...

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  8. Robin JohnsonSeptember 5, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    How clever of you. I love it.

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  9. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsSeptember 5, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    You are not only a truly artisan...but a magician too....I love it when you "pull a magnificent piece of art" out of your hat!...I so enjoy seeing your beautiful creations.

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  10. Shabby chic SandySeptember 5, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    This is so pretty--you do such a great job with your finishes. I have an old chandelier I am hoping to do something with it like you do. Thanks for inspiring!

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  11. DeAdesignSeptember 6, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    remarkably. very beautifully!!!

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  12. UnknownSeptember 6, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    so pretty...and clever!!! ;)

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  13. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsSeptember 6, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Beautiful, Rosemary! You are so good and marrying these pieces together.

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  14. Curtains in My TreeSeptember 6, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    love it

    I think of all the parts I let go in a yard sale once for maybe 50 cents to some guy who wanted the box full
    I bet it was your husband? LOL

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  15. ℳartina @ Northern NestingSeptember 6, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    You are so creative...I love it!!

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  16. AnneSeptember 8, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    What a beautiful piece!
    xx
    Anne

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  17. Jeannie and LindaSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Hi Rosemary, Love the candle holder, how did you put it together? And the finish is perfect.
    Jeannie

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  18. CatonyaSeptember 11, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    I was wondering how you attach the different pieces together - JB Weld, a specific glue, ....?
    (if it's not a trade secret of course)

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