Do chandeliers antique own hands

Getting Started

Before you begin the process of artificial aging of the lamp, it is necessary to thoroughly prepare for it.For the best fit is not too new metal lamp with smooth curves, carvings or other decorative ornaments.

To start the chandelier should be well cleaned.Take the soap solution and with the help of a metal wool.This will get rid of the old dirt.To clean it in hard to reach places, you can use a toothbrush.Once the dirt is removed, the lamp should be wiped dry with a soft cloth.When the surface is dry - wipe again with a damp sponge to remove the dust settles.

Painting chandeliers antique metal

next step - applying to the surface of the lamp a special paint.To do this it is best to use emulsion paint or chocolate brown hues.The most convenient way to apply paint using a flat brush size of about 4-5 cm. Once the paint is completely dry, you should apply another layer, focusing on bends and corners.

To chandelier antique look natural, a chocolate paint is not enough.Therefore we breed in any capacity light green emulsion paint.Dipped into her socket round brush and applied to the surface only after the previous coat is completely dry.

special feature application of green paint is that it should be applied to almost dry brush, it does not paint over recesses and bends.That is, in the end surface of the forged antique chandelier should look as if it is covered with bloom.The main thing is not to overdo it, otherwise the lamp will be just green.Excess ink can be removed with a paper towel.

attach "antique" chandelier final appearance

Photo chandeliers antique shows that after two coats of paint should be applied to another, the final layer.Take the flat brush and apply a thin layer of light green paint.Apply to be a thin layer, if the layer is thick is obtained, the excess paint should be removed immediately.The purpose of this phase is to identify pits and some decorative elements Chandeliers, thereby emphasizing structuring decor.The best option - when the chocolate base peeps through the green paint.

To chandelier antique look like the photo, after the paint is dry, take a small amount of gold wax.Carefully we put a finger wax on open spaces and recesses, it thoroughly rub the.

Deco chandeliers under

antique ornament will be excellent grape leaves or flowers.To chandelier antique, made with his own hands, looked stylish, decorative elements also need to be trimmed like verdigris.As decorations can serve as leaves or flowers made of paper, covered with verdigris, or berries.Berries are glass beads, put on the wire.To view the lamp has been completed, the berries can be painted with paint for glass.