tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390274485277393573.post4698136864488908191..comments2023-12-22T19:38:12.462+11:00Comments on make mine mini: New gold to old goldNorma Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09601307344195166189noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390274485277393573.post-40179886792384270702015-10-28T22:25:02.143+11:002015-10-28T22:25:02.143+11:00Hi Norma! As Shannon has already mentioned, my sug...Hi Norma! As Shannon has already mentioned, my suggestion would also be to apply a Matt Nail Varnish which sticks to anything and instantly dulls any finish on any shiny surface. I have used both Revlon Matte Varnish and Chanel's,( only because I had it on hand). They both work. I used them to dull down the shiny brass on a set of bathtub taps in Green Dolphin Street which I then I painted over with an acrylic paint. However, I like Caroline's idea of using the distressing ink, and may have to try that one out myself! :Delizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390274485277393573.post-41164097980473746792015-09-30T23:42:45.899+10:002015-09-30T23:42:45.899+10:00Hi Norma! The chandelier looks great! To age stuf...Hi Norma! The chandelier looks great! To age stuff fast I keep a brown ink pad handy. It works on almost any surface. It's so easy. And you can get any color you want. There's this fantastic dark grey/pewter ink pad that also works great on silver colored stuff. I get them in the scrapbook section of the store. I either put the color on straight from the ink pad, use my fingers, or if the space is too tiny I use a brush. <br />hugs♥,<br />CarolineCinderella Moments https://www.blogger.com/profile/12526390867330802509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390274485277393573.post-41007190867324632632015-09-25T15:52:18.482+10:002015-09-25T15:52:18.482+10:00Es una gran idea,opacar ese brillo del color oro d...Es una gran idea,opacar ese brillo del color oro de las piezas cuando las compras,demasiado brillante e irreal.<br />Tu técnica ha transformado la lámpara!<br />Besos.PILAR6373https://www.blogger.com/profile/12804015231605778206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390274485277393573.post-59133636445420827822015-09-25T07:12:51.816+10:002015-09-25T07:12:51.816+10:00Norma, you could try a gel medium. Jo Sonja also h...Norma, you could try a gel medium. Jo Sonja also has a sealer that supposedly sticks to virtually anything, so you could try that. It can also be mixed with paint to make it adhere. I've used that velvet finish nail varnish on my shiny brass items to dull the shine and get paint to stick and it works a treat. Only problem is, I've been looking for it for months amongst my junk and can't find it. Might need to buy more...shannonc60https://www.blogger.com/profile/12411485172616395915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390274485277393573.post-69375795735982175972015-09-25T06:14:59.504+10:002015-09-25T06:14:59.504+10:00Brilliant idea!! I'll be borrowing this for su...Brilliant idea!! I'll be borrowing this for sure.<br />Thanks for sharing<br />Si Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16843072284822496590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390274485277393573.post-61368351264498794332015-09-25T02:29:35.668+10:002015-09-25T02:29:35.668+10:00Hi Norma...always a good idea to dull down a very ...Hi Norma...always a good idea to dull down a very gold shiny chandelier :-) I use gold acrylic with a tint of black to make an antique gold. I often dab the paint on with a soft brush or paint, I don´t get get streaks if the brush is soft and good quality. <br /><br />I think you could age the shades with either dry brushing, otherwise I would suggest use a "dirt solution". I mix equal black and brown acrylic in a lot of water. Try the blend on paper to get the right amount of water in. Something like a coffee stain. I always have a glass of that solution, it comes in hand whenever you need to age, distress or make items dirty and last months. <br /><br />I love these make-over blog posts. so many ordinary things can get a totally new look when redone. I have just made a blog post on a house makeover on WeLoveMiniatures, if you´ll like to see.<br /><br />Hugs AnnieAnnie Frydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490687443340288319noreply@blogger.com