I managed to get a project done the week before I started working. Here’s another fairly ugly, standard builder’s brass light fixture in the breakfast area. Since it’s not in the budget to replace it anytime soon, I figured I might as well bronze it. I got this project finished the week before I went back to work. It was nice to get that out of the way.
So, I took it down, went outside & sprayed it all over with white primer.
I missed taking a pic of the black spray, but next came a coat of Satin spray paint in black, to cover all the white primer. Tape off electrical parts first. 
Beginning coat of the Burnt Sienna & Bronze craft paints.
Here they are all ready to spread on with the damp sea sponge. You just daub & then wipe off the excess with an old rag.
And, here’s the finished project! I think it looks SO much better & adds to the touches of black I have in the kitchen. And, it was just the cost of a can of spray paint! How’s that for cheap & easy? I’d still like to do the diningroom fixture too, but my hubby wants me to leave it alone. So, I pick my battles…I told him I’ll leave it for now, but hehhh-hehhh, I’ll deal with it later, either with a new fixture eventually or painting it. You know we eventually win!
Now, get out there & paint some brass for me! This is really an easy way to update those old fixtures if you really don’t want to buy new ones right away.
This is a fun project, I’ve enjoyed doing a time or two, thanks to Rhoda’s instructions! I too, see that dining room chandy being Rhoda-ized soon!
Looks wonderful, Rhoda!
Pat
Thank you all for stopping by! I really hope some of you will try this..it truly is easy & it’s just paint. Can’t get any easier than that.
Blanca, I looked for your blog by clicking on your name, but don’t see it. Do you have a blog??
I really love reading every comment, so I so appreciate you all taking the time to stop by & leave me a note! Hope ya’ll have a great week.
xo,
Rhoda
Great improvement! You go girl!
Hope you’re still enjoying your job.
Hugs!
Kat
Love it! You did a great job!
I just found your page a few days ago. I love you page and your home. the light looks AWSOME. i can tell your a Little woman with lots of guts1 hehe.Keep up the great work.
This looks awesome. I just painted a brass one black but I may just go back and add the bronze. It looks very rich.
Blessings
That is AMAZING!!!
I had a hanging light in the dining room that could use this treatment!
WoW!!!!!
Looks great! I remember in my old house I did this with one of mine but I didn’t take it down..gosh it was a nightmare but ended up looking o.k. It would have been easier if I had taken it down. I’ll know next time.
It’s amazing what a little imagination and paint will do. Great job!
You’ve done it again! You are just amazing and quite an inspiration to me! Looks 100 times better!
You are the Queen of home fix up/pretty up! I bow to you dear Rhoda!
LOVE it!
Hugs,
Sue
You’ve given my inspiration! I’ve got an old crystal chandler picked up on the side of the road I’ve been meaning to spiff up for some time.
That looks so great!!!! I am impressed!!
Uh, I was going to ask if you’d come over and help me paint some of our “old” “retro” lights!
Please?
Love the photos.
Sandy
Can you come live with me and redo my house? This is awesome! You and my mother would get along fabulously!
Wow, Rhoda! I so agree with all the gals here . . . what an awesome transformation! Like others, I scrolled back up to see it again after I read through. Simple, and amazing. Thanks for sharing. Looks like you have started a refinishing revolution here! 😉
Loved your comments on your visit the other day. My bike does take me to some wonderful places. Could tell you loved the outdoors, too, when I saw your AL countryside photos! Are we all blessed, or what?! Hugs. 🙂
Wow! That really turned out nice Rhoda. You’ve been a busy girl! Hope the new job is going well too!
The million dollar look for a buck!!!
Go girl
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Hi Rhoda
What a transformation. It looks terrific!
Marie x