Showing posts with label patina. Show all posts
Showing posts with label patina. Show all posts

Friday, October 12, 2012

My New Old Bird Cage

Remember when I showed you what I bought for $10.00 at a yard sale this summer?


It's been sitting there mocking me everytime I walk by because I couldn't decide what to do with it. Then Karianne from Thistlewood Farms announced she was having a Krylon Spray Painting Party. Perfect, I have just the item that needs fixin'! And I finally figured out what I wanted.



Then I decided it need to be a bit brighter so I used the metallic gold. 


And to get the look I was going for, I used Krylon Blue Ocean Breeze in a light spray and wiping off excess. I also sanded a bit to bring out some of the original black.

I really like how the colours gave it an aged brass patina...just the look I was hoping for!

And look what I found when I was sanding...is this cage originally from Mexico?


 This butler cart it's sitting on is out back with it's first coat of paint. 
A hand me down that needs a lot of TLC.

 Love the new home for my bird. 

The light is really bad, hard to see the paint colours properly. 

My plan is to use this at Christmas for my outdoors greens arrangements. Before I do that, I'll be sure to protect it with clear rust protector.

Can't wait to get started on that! I think it will look great at the front door. (Ok, so I'm rushing Christmas...)

Do you have an obsession with birds and all things bird decor? 

I'm sharing with 


Tilly's Nest

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