Before and After: Candlesticks
June 29th, 2010
{The mismatched candlesticks, in all of their unpolished glory}
This past weekend I braved the heat to visit the Melrose Trading Post Flea Market in hopes of starting a new collection (since I finished this project). I found some antique candlesticks with great patterns and curves, but their dirty exteriors and cheap varnishes were an instant turn-off. I decided to bring them home anyway and painted them all a glossy black to make a cohesive and chic collection. Whether or not they’ll have candles in them is still to be determined, but the process was easy (an afternoon) and affordable (candlesticks + paint supplies=$28).
{I loved the different curvatures, but not the brassy colors}
{Once the tarp was down, I sprayed one coat of primer and let it dry}
{Then I sprayed two coats of glossy black paint}
{Final product}
These look awesome, Em! I am a firm believer that black or white spray paint on anything is instantly amazing. It’s basically how half of Devon’s room came together! Also, they kind of look like miniature chess pieces…perhaps you were inspired by the Parker Palm Springs?!
wow this looks great!
I wouldn’t have thought of this.
I ended up with all my mother’s girly furniture. I try to add something black to every room to tone it down. This is a great idea. Thanks!
wow these look sooo good… just hard to track down the candlesticks in the first place1 Sounds like you have somewhere good nearby- awesome diy and thanks for sharing!!!xxxx I bought a load of fancy picture frames that still need renovating!xxx
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I would really love you to call by sometime!xxxx katie.xx
I love it! What a great idea…. I think I will have to try this myself!
Nicely done…I did the same thing for Halloween
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what a fabulous idea! looks great – now i have my creative cap on.
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You are so incredibly talented and resourceful, if not for fashion I always find something inspirational on your blog.
I really love what you’ve done with them! I find it really amazing that you find these mismatched items and make them work together.
This is my favorite post! I just love mismatched candlesticks! I love the idea of painting these black. I am alwasy on the lookout for amazing flea market finds like this.
Marcie
The black looks amazing!! Great job
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I’m convinced that most things look better with a coat of glossy, black paint. Your candlesticks look great! Check out my before + after of an old table that I painted black: http://seejaneworkplaylive.blogspot.com/2010/06/oh-this-old-thing-see-jane-restore.html
xx.
C’est fantastique!
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Your projects inspire me … I can’t wait to have my own place to try them out!!!
Don’t you just love the magic of spray paint!?
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incredible transformation, miss emily! those glossy black beauties will look stellar in your place. love!
xo,
sylvie of silver lining
spray paint is the best, and its also fun to play with the finishes semi gloss, gloss, matte…..I even loved them before very shabby chic
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These are fabulous! I love all of the different shapes, and the black ties it all together. You’re so talented craft-wise; I’m super jealous.
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com
You are so creative! I love how you can visualize the beautiful potential in seemingly ugly things. I’m inspired to try to do the same. I really like the idea of having such personal and meaningful decorations.
Love the glossy black! I’m working on a similar project, except I’m using a variety of picture frames and glossy white paint!
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xo
I wish there was a flea market next to my house. I actually wanted to same but with picture frames (Katie M., you sure have to upload your finished DIY)
a great and nice idea. i love it!
i did this a few weeks ago, but painted them a bright pink!
im LOVING the glossy black tho!
Awesome! Isn’t is gosh darn amazing what a few coats of spray paint can do? Love that stuff!
xoxo
great idea! those look great – love the black
very chic candlesticks! Genius idea!
Darling!
I´m decorating my flat and your blog is an eternal inspiration book for me!
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Great idea! I am so going to do this! I love your mirrors too! I did that with picture frames purchased from thrift stores and I love it!
Great blog! It makes me smile!
xx
Jen
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Those look amazing. I’m inspired.
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Wooow…I love these!!I have a looooot of old candlesticks…and my room is al in black and white,so I think I may use this wonderfull idea of yours!!Thanks a lot!!
xoxo
Ksenija
Great idea; they look beautiful!
-Ashley
http://lerougestylo.blog.com
Great DIY idea! My mom has a closet full of frumpy candlesticks. I may have to head over and snag a few for a makeover:) These would make a stunning buffet centerpiece for a dinner party~
Thanks for the inspiration!
MaryChris
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Is it much harder to achieve a matte finish?
What a great idea! Now they look super chic and modern
Great DIY!! Loving the end result! xo – karrie
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oh wow!! i love the brass, but the black gives it a little edge
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I’m copying!
This is such a perfect idea… I think I may do this fun activity over the weekend!
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Great idea!! They look really pretty now!
hmmm….yep, prob going to steal this idea!
This is a really great idea and the result is so elegant. I think it would’ve looked really great shined up in their brass state as well, or in a glossy white.
But you’ve done a great job here.
XX.
Mae Lu, thereafterish.
They look really cool!
I going to to be adding this to my DIY projects! I needed a new centerpiece idea for my dinning room table. Thanks! Keep the ideas coming!
xo,
Sara
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They look great, and what a smart idea. Thanks for the inspiration!
I will be adding this to my list of DIY projects since I have been looking for a new centerpiece idea for my dining room table.
Thanks!
xo,
Sara
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I love the look of the final product — great inspiration.
xo j
You are so talented. I love it!
They look fantastic!
I LOVE ur home DIY’s they inspire me to get creative and decorate my little apartment. I DIY fashion… we should collaborate!
-Kristen
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