Saturday, January 16, 2016

The gold rush!

Hello lovers, I usually have a few cans of gold spray paint and gold leaf on hand. I always have projects I'm working on and they usually include gold. I find that if I have supplies on hand I am more likely to DIY. I rather that than to pay more money buying it somewhere else and not be completely satisfied. 
 
Here is an ordinary laundry basket, on it's way to the trash. Someone else's trash was my treasure.

Layed plastic on the floor and sprayed everything I could get my hands on.When spraying indoors, just note, the dust will be everywhere. I use enough plastic to cover the entire area where I am spraying. Depending on the surface, spraying is not always easy, as the liquid can run. I did not prime the laundry basket and after some wear and tear, it chipped and peeled. If you plan on spraying a plastic laundry basket, prime it first. It will last longer. I don't have a preference when it
comes to the brand, but I usually use, Rustoleum spray paint.

I purchased these picture shelves from Ikea, next time I will purchase them in white.

The results are true liquid gold.




 For these items, I used gold leaf, which also provides a true gold. When I use the gold leaf, I use a sponge brush. Absorbs the paint and glides smoothly. In using gold leaf, you will apply a few coats, to ensure the finish is even. One 2oz jar, goes a long way.  
 

Base of this dinning table was primed and painted using gold leaf and a sponge brush.

The pink used on top of the side table, is beauty queen.

 
Spraying and painting is a great way to keep old furniture new.
That's all there is to that!
 
Until the next project,
 
Jewelz!