How to update vintage plastic sconces, the easy way!
These are the plastic vintage sconces I found last week at Joey’s booth, two for .96 cents.
I first sprayed them with my el cheapo primer. Cheap primer is really okay to use on a quick project like this.
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After the primer dried I spray a few quick coats of Heirloom White Spray Paint .
I find that it’s best to use several light coats, following the directions on the can for re-coat times.
As always, I raise them off the table. When I know I’m glazing, I do not spend the extra time and paint to get 100% coverage.
My favorite glazing medium, burnt umber craft paint. You may want to dilute your paint with a little water. Just brush it on with a cheap chip brush. If the coverage seems a little heavy use a cloth to wipe off the excess.
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I love the new look of the old green plastic sconces.
Add you favorite candle to your newly updated sconce and you’re good to go!
I like the way they draw out the look of the appliques on the headboard.
You can check out the bedroom reveal here. See more Glazing Furniture ideas here using my newest favorite glaze.
gail
Robin says
August 8, 2010 at 1:51 amThank you so much for linking up. I am having a Stash-Busting September party. Check the blog for details soon…
Robin says
August 4, 2010 at 5:14 pmGreat way to recycle (or upcycle as I like to call it.) I love it and would love to see you post this at my linky party Upcycled Awesome!
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Diane says
August 2, 2010 at 3:22 pmOMGosh, great makeover! Love how they turned out and they look great on your wall.
Amy @MaisonDecor says
August 2, 2010 at 1:54 pmNice job spotting a great item. sometimes if something costs almost nothing it is hard to see the potential, right? They came out lovely with your paint and glaze!
sportzmom says
August 2, 2010 at 12:13 amBeautiful!
Tempest Ahoy says
July 30, 2010 at 5:53 amThese look so great, they match your bedroom perfectly. You really took them from drab to fab.
Kelli says
July 29, 2010 at 4:54 pmWow, what a fabulous price! I wish I could visit Joey’s booth!!! I love what you did with them, and they look great next to the bed! You are a creative genius…
Sylvia says
July 29, 2010 at 4:00 pmJust perfect for your room. Nice job.
Suzanne says
July 29, 2010 at 3:49 pmLove these scones. I’ve got to meet this Joey one day. You always get such fabulous things at his booth!
Lee Laurie says
July 29, 2010 at 3:33 pmThey turned out so pretty and look wonderful in your bedroom. I might have some of those somewhere that I need to ‘dig out’ and paint!
Amanda@The Hand Me Down House says
July 29, 2010 at 3:16 pmYour sconces are perfect! I’ve seen a few in the thrift store, but have never gotten them. Now that I’ve seen your transformation I may just have to pick some up! 🙂 They look great in your room! 🙂
Sassy Sites! says
July 29, 2010 at 2:44 pmI’m a follower!! 🙂 The sconces turned out beautiful! Your blog is so cute with lots of fun ideas here! …coming from Sassy Sites. 🙂
Diann says
July 29, 2010 at 2:25 pmHi Gail!
What a great find and bargain in those sconces! Love the details of them and they look just perfect in your newly decorated bedroom. Yes, they really do pull out the details in the headboard!
Nancy says
July 29, 2010 at 2:23 pmThose turned out great! I love where you hung them in your bedroom. Paint and glaze are the best!
Nancy
Suzanne@Meridian Road says
July 29, 2010 at 2:01 pmThose are nice! I really like how your bedroom is coming together.
Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat. says
July 29, 2010 at 1:50 pmThose are such nice sconces! Made even nicer by you!
XO
Lenore
Peggy says
July 29, 2010 at 12:31 pmOh I love what you’ve done to your room! Wow where have I been this week… you doing giveaways? How did I manage to miss that? Yeah band camp is almost over… Now to start marathon football practices. (but at least that “child” has a driver’s license!!!) (I am so excited for the football season to start, marching band and football, how much more fun can that be!!!)
Granny J says
July 29, 2010 at 11:32 amThe sconces look perfect in your bedroom with the headboard. good job!!
Coleen's Corner says
July 29, 2010 at 11:26 amYou have such a great talent for knowing how to tie everything together. Golly, they are just perfect in their new home! Your stuff is always so awesome!
Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic says
July 29, 2010 at 10:52 amCongratulations on passing a thousand followers! 1001 right now.
Your blog rocks!
Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic says
July 29, 2010 at 10:31 amNice touch! They look perfect there.
Proper Prim says
July 29, 2010 at 9:38 amGail I am so glad you got to use them… I really like the shape of them… so much better now after you did your magic to them… looks great in the bedroom too.
Have a great day…
Hugs, Deb
Susie Jefferson says
July 29, 2010 at 8:25 amSo glad the numbered comments worked for you … just in time, lol.
Love your site! I’ve put your button onto my Techniques blog (created a new DIY page specially). This sconce idea is brilliant!