I’m sure you remember these little guys I bought while I was in Michigan for our family reunion . . .
On the receipt this was listed as an avocado finial.
The gold just has to go!
This little fella was a very funny (odd) color.
It has silver undertones.
Out comes the spray paint! No more gold!
uh oh, there’s some still peeking out!
That’s better.
For some reason I didn’t take any pictures of the process of the candlestick. Long story short, I first just tried to glaze over the existing color. That looked awful. I spray painted it and then glazed it with burnt umber.
Much better?
Now they look like they are from the same family. A very nice resemblance.
Here they are on my mantel. Short candle?
Close up.
Or tall candle?
I have become such a huge fan of glazing! It totally changes up ugly pieces of randomness.You can check out my glazing 101 post here
gail
Becky@whatslifewithoutwhimsy says
July 14, 2010 at 3:20 pmI love the way these turned out! I would so go for the tall candle!
BTW, I use pam cooking spray on the hinges of my knee brace when they get squeeky!
RenaeF says
July 14, 2010 at 6:11 amLove the way these turned out! I would go for the tall candle!
Chantel says
July 14, 2010 at 5:22 amThe shorter candle, for sure. I agree with Lettie and Amy. (BTW, I have a 6 year old daughter named Letty) 🙂
Laura @ Ms Smartie Pants says
July 14, 2010 at 4:12 amI like the larger candle but it’s too plain, add a monogram or tassle and maybe another book under the finial. The glazing is a life saver. I bought a bunch of these finials at Hobby Lobby for 90% off. Love those deals!
rebecca says
July 13, 2010 at 10:51 pmgreat job! i have read so many different things about glazing and am not sure really where to start. you do such a great job. do you think you could do a tutorial for us? thanks!
Ally says
July 13, 2010 at 9:38 pmGood score on the artichoke piece. Those are so in right now!
Jill says
July 13, 2010 at 9:21 pmLove it! I think my fav is with the short candle!!
Vintagesouthernlife says
July 13, 2010 at 8:05 pmThey both look great! Looks like they were bought as a set. I like the shorter candle. Annette
lettie says
July 13, 2010 at 5:58 pmThey really turned out nicely! I vote for the short candle, the taller one looks a bit oversized and unstable.
Stephanie says
July 13, 2010 at 5:52 pmI’ve yet to try glazing but you make it look so good – they’re several pieces I definitely need to do that on!! Thanks for inspiration as usual 😉
Amy Kinser says
July 13, 2010 at 5:08 pmGreat look!
I like the shorter candle best. The taller one looks a little unbalanced looking.
Makalani Adolpho, PLC says
July 13, 2010 at 4:28 pmI like the tall candle, but you could switch it out and be short and tall. 🙂
Kelli says
July 13, 2010 at 4:24 pmLove the makeovers! I like the shorter candle better. I bought a small bottle of glaze, but haven’t been brave enough to try it out yet…it will probably be like distressing, once I get the hang of it I’ll be addicted 🙂 I love to watch you glaze things, it takes the item in a totally new direction.
Kelli says
July 13, 2010 at 4:24 pmLove the makeovers! I like the shorter candle better. I bought a small bottle of glaze, but haven’t been brave enough to try it out yet…it will probably be like distressing, once I get the hang of it I’ll be addicted 🙂 I love to watch you glaze things, it takes the item in a totally new direction.
Angie says
July 13, 2010 at 4:20 pmThey look great! I love the shorter candle. And thanks for the Pam uses! 🙂 Number 5 is a greaaat tip!!
Angie says
July 13, 2010 at 4:20 pmThey look great! I love the shorter candle. And thanks for the Pam uses! 🙂 Number 5 is a greaaat tip!!
A Pretty Pastime says
July 13, 2010 at 3:11 pmThat would look fantastic on MY mantle 🙂 I like the short candle best but it also looks good with the tall one. Very nice!
Katy
406 Olivia says
July 13, 2010 at 3:03 pmI like the tall candle…and why would anyone call that lovely artichoke an avocado?!
Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat. says
July 13, 2010 at 1:30 pmHmmm, I like short better. Good job!
XO
Lenore
StepThruCrazy says
July 13, 2010 at 1:08 pmI love them! And I like the short candle 🙂
Proper Prim says
July 13, 2010 at 12:51 pmOh so much better now… love the glazing too. I personally like the shorter candle.
Just a thought… that candle base would be perfect to stick under your cheese dome… I am only saying that because I am looking for one that size for that very reason…lol
Great job.
Hugs, Deb
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
July 13, 2010 at 12:04 pmi like the shorter candle better- the bigger one makes the setup look too “size ordered” if that makes sense. everything looks great! i liked the pineapple/pinecone thing before it was even glazed- just white! 🙂 i love the candlestick- gorgeous!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
July 13, 2010 at 12:04 pmi like the shorter candle better- the bigger one makes the setup look too “size ordered” if that makes sense. everything looks great! i liked the pineapple/pinecone thing before it was even glazed- just white! 🙂 i love the candlestick- gorgeous!
Green Willow Pond says
July 13, 2010 at 11:52 amNice redo! I like the tall candle best. It just looks more balanced to me.
Granny J says
July 13, 2010 at 10:39 amGreat redo. I need to read more about glazing. I like the shorter candle best but both look nice.
Homemade Quilts by Granny says
July 13, 2010 at 8:36 amBoth pieces look so much better then before and they do look like they are from the same family….I really like both looking good on your mantel. Trish