how to age or patina brass chandeliers??

5 years ago

Hi there, I want to age, patina whatever you want to call it, the brass parts of these 2 fixtures. Would like them kinda a beat up brown? Black? Etc. I have seen things for submerging them but can I do that to a light fixture?? Seems like that’s better for handles etc.?

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Tootsie

5 years ago

You could use Rub n Buff. It’s a colored wax that is applied with you finger or stiff artists brush. Try it on someplace inconspicuous first.

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Kathy Furt
Original Author
5 years ago
I found some good info regarding Annie Sloan chalk paint so I think I’ll try that. Thanks
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Kathy Furt
Original Author
5 years ago
Ended up buying new ones!
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Flo Mangan
5 years ago
Good decision. Dining fixture is hung too high. Lower it so bottom is 30-33” above table top.
Kathy Furt
Original Author
5 years ago
Yeah I know it is but I read somewhere it’s ok due to ceiling height
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Flo Mangan
5 years ago
Ceiling height has nothing to do with it. The only factor for ceiling height, is the height of the chandelier itself. You have a tall chandelier, so that is fine.
Kathy Furt
Original Author
5 years ago
But I read this:
Kathy Furt
Original Author
5 years ago
So that’s what I went with, it could come down an inch or two but the contractor cut the rings off
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Flo Mangan
5 years ago
Not everything you read on the Internet is right or complete. For over a dining table, the purpose is for some down light and for aesthetics. I notice with your windows, it probably doesn't even show outside and it doesn't reflect in that small mirror either? Just saying, it needs to be lower. I'm a little confused about the style as well. You open lantern light in the entry is perfect for your styling, so I would suggest you put the one in the dining room in a bedroom or bathroom and put a linear open cage chandelier over your rectangular table, hung 30-33" above the table top.
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Flo Mangan
5 years ago

Super bargain if there is enough drop, depending on your ceiling height. Really nice piece for the money. If you decide to change it, and see something on Houzz, let me know and I can get you my Trade Discount of another 5%.
Kathy Furt
Original Author
5 years ago
Yeah this one is Ballard Designs and was $599 down to $202 down to $129!! I almost got one very similar to what you’re showing me. It’s very pretty and we just got the house in decent shape so furnishings will change in time including that mirror that I know is too small. We removed wallpaper, popcorn ceiling, raised the step down LR floor, installed new hardwoods, had them finished and stained, painted entire interior and exterior, new bathrooms and new stamped concrete patio and wrought iron fence.
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Flo Mangan
5 years ago
You have a great home and done a lot of hard work. Keep going.
Kathy Furt
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks Flo! We’ve spent a lot already, next is the kitchen!!
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Flo Mangan
5 years ago
Oh boy. Toughest room in the house. Details details!
Kathy Furt
Original Author
5 years ago
Well Flo haven’t started yet. Am planning on keeping this footprint and just bumping out countertop over 3-4 feet. White cabinets, granite, carrera marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances. Refinished hardwoods. SS sink. Thoughts? The last one is photo from listing. We just moved in October 4. So that table is gone
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Flo Mangan
5 years ago
Are you doing new cabinets? Or painting them? If you are doing white, that granite might be a little too brown? But we would need to pick your brain a bit further. Planning and mapping out every detail in a kitchen is paramount. A great lighting plan is extremely important as well. Especially when remodeling a kitchen. So, plan, plan, plan. That will keep costs recoverable! Your inspiration photo is gorgeous.
Kathy Furt
Original Author
5 years ago
White cabinets, like Lennon granite too. I love the look of marble but not sure how well it would hold up
Kathy Furt
Original Author
5 years ago
So yes getting new ones
Kathy Furt
Original Author
5 years ago
Yes she’s the Rambling Redhead on IG. That’s Lennon granite. I love the layout of this kitchen. It’s original, 1983, but this is a custom home, almost 3,100 sq. Feet. It has big drawers under the range top, double oven, nice floor plan. Just need to bump it out a bit. So it will get gutted