Saturday, February 12, 2011

PB Inspired Pedestal

Hobby Lobby had these pedestals on sale for 1/2 off which made my purchase $3.50.  It is made of a stone type material.  Anyway, I liked the Pottery Barn wooden candle holders so I wanted to simulate the look. 

Here is PB’s version.

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My piece started out looking like this.

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I quickly painted the entire thing with Butter Pecan.

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Then I touched different areas with a paint brush that had black paint on the end. 

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Next I glazed it with a dark brown glaze and then dried brush some dark brown paint onto it.

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I thought it needed more black so I dry brushed some black paint very lightly all over it. 

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I think it has a similar look.  Do you?

So what can you do with it? 

Place a hurricane type vase with a candle on it.

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Or just a candle, but I think it needs to be a bigger one than what I had on hand.

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Or a cloche on top of it would be fun.

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Sorry for the glare.  I have the hardest time taking photos of glass.  Any tips?

Wanna hear something kinda funny?  My backdrop is my husband’s Carhart jacket. 

I saw the coolest post yesterday that might interest you.  Lemon Squeezy Home give you ideas on how to create cool photo backgrounds.  You really should check it out.  Go here.

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Sunday Showcase @ Under the Table and Dreaming

Power of Paint @ Domestically Speaking