Much like Better After reader Sole, I too have lusted after lovely aged-bronze antique fans like you see for sale at Pottery Barn and the like. But fifty plus bones for a fan? That’s not cool. (pun!) So, for the price of a can of oil-rubbed-bronze spray paint, she now has the next best thing.
Add this to the ever-growing list, “I didn’t know I could paint THAT!” Looks great, thanks Sole!
14 Comments
Single Stone Studios
July 15, 2010 at 10:35 PMWow! It looks COMEPLETELY differnt! And better.
L. Woods
July 15, 2010 at 10:43 PMI have the “real” thing and you’re right — it was pricey. I think I’ll do this version for the patio!
Thanks for the idea.
Korrie
July 15, 2010 at 10:49 PMFabulous! I had no idea it could look that good!
A.S.A.P. ~ As Southern As Possible
July 15, 2010 at 10:53 PMThat looks great!! I’ll definitely have to try it – what brand of spray paint did you use?
Popcorn Served Daily
July 15, 2010 at 10:57 PMI’m breaking out the spray paint as we speak!
I love it!
Lisa
Susan
July 16, 2010 at 1:47 AMWow! It looks great. What a great idea!
Collaborations
July 16, 2010 at 1:07 PMWow–I’m totally blown away!
Rachel
July 16, 2010 at 2:08 PMI do love me some oil rubbed bronze spray paint. What a great idea. I need a fan and didn’t want to shell out mega bucks for one.
Casey
July 16, 2010 at 4:30 PMLove the new look! We actually found an ‘old’ looking fan at Grossman’s discount for $35. I’ll try to find a photo.
Deb @ Confessions of an Ugly Mom
July 17, 2010 at 1:33 PMSo now I’m off to gather up all my ugly fans. LOVE the idea!
Paula
July 18, 2010 at 1:24 PMWow!
Sole
July 19, 2010 at 4:18 AMI’m Sole. Thanks for all the kind words! A.S.A.P- I used Rustoleum (Oil-rubbed bronze to be exact). It’s my favorite!
patinjoe
September 27, 2010 at 5:11 PMAbsolutely LOVE me some ORB spray paint !!!!! It’s my very favorite !!
The fan is gawjuss !! I would have taken the blades off tho and sprayed them a bronze tho… ;o))) JMHO
Jenny
July 21, 2012 at 5:54 PMJust wondering if the paint started chipping off yet or if it’s still holding up?