Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Brass Doesn't Stand a Chance


I've painted many brass candlesticks, some simple, some elaborate, some I painted black, some I painted turquoise, some red, it just depends on my mood or where to use them. But I really like how this one turned out. It is pretty elaborate and I painted it white but also put a glaze on it. At first, I also added some embellishments, crystals, etc...but I decided I liked it better just like this. Of course, I had to make some beeswax candles for it!

Thanks again to Kathleen at Faded Charm for hosting another White Wednesday. Stop by and check out these amazing White Wednesday posts!

16 comments:

oldgreymare said...

Love the beeswax candles with the elegant candelabra.Great choice.

Suzan

Tanya said...

This is gorgeous - I LOVE the old painted candelabras and chandeliers!

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

How PRETTY...luv the WHITE and those awesome candles! Happy WW!

Anne Lorys said...

Absolutely gorgeous, well done!

Have a wonderful white Wednesday!
Anne

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Happy WW!! I just painted some brass candlesticks white myself today! Your blog looks lovely!

Mary Beth @ Live. Laugh. Make Something said...

Bee-You-Tee-Full! I love love love it!

Sandi said...

That candlestick is just beautiful! Great job!
I read your Homer post too. I have gobs of Homer Laughlin dishes in the pink dogwood pattern and I mean gobs! LOL
Blessings~

Unknown said...

I love this! This is gorgeous!
Thank you for your visit.
XOXO
frenchy

Lynn said...

This really looks cool-love it!

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Oh, how I love this painted white! The beeswax candles are perfect with the candelabra. Thanks for your visit!

Miss Gracie's House said...

That is just beautiful...so very shabby!
Rene'

Laura said...

That looks amazing.
I'm going to look for a brass candelabra at the flea market.

Thanks,

Laura

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Gracefully Vintage said...

You are so right- LOVe that in White- so pretty- I love your style, Paint is the Best thing EVER... Your blog is adorable and i just love it..
Karryann

Burlap Luxe said...

Hi Pam...Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment, loved it!!
you are way to cute, I have your number on the brass, and if it has great appeal or even stately clean lines it will be painted over here as well.

Sometimes I will strip it and let it take on an old patina, this way it has European Flea Market appeal, it will mix with many shades of whites and look less mass produced with an out dated look!

I love your bold approach to your art.

See you soon, and I am going back to your blog to snoop around a bit :)

Dore

Tallulah's Antique Closet said...

Hi Pam! Thanks for stopping by today. The candleabra look a lot nicer with a coat of paint. Have a good Sunday...Julian

awal.ny said...

Amazing what some paint can do. I grew up with a Gray family in Western NY. Thanks for stopping by.