Bronze Makeover
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Sherry
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I have a bronze cat that begs for a makeover. I gave her one coat of white chalk paint before I thought about posting here for ideas. I wasn't sure what my next step was going to be... was hoping for inspiration as I blindly went along, so I'm totally open... including removing the one layer of paint. Ideas?
9 answers
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How about a lovely glossy pale blue, or whichever accent color would work for you.
Colette Nottage Crafton
on Feb 07, 2015
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Because of its' shape, I would make it a Chinese red...perhaps a gold ribbon?
Joy Marie
on Feb 07, 2015
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I would give it another coat of chalk paint and add some dark wax to it to give it a more finished look.
Susan S
on Feb 07, 2015
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just paint the bow and eyes a dark colors
Etsy/shop/Myhallwaygallery
on Feb 07, 2015
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I'd paint her a very bright color. My first instinct is to say cobalt blue, like the color you see on blue and white antique dishes. But it would help to know what colors you use in the room where you will display her.
LibrarianTellsAll
on Feb 07, 2015
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I would spray paint metallic silver and rhinestone the bow and collar.
Mary Ellen
on Feb 08, 2015
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The color is only limited by your imagination.....and how it will work in the color scheme of your room. Can't wait to see it completed! Cute :-)
CK
on Feb 09, 2015
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Have you ever used Modern Masters or Sophisticated Finishes metal paint products (paint is actually finely ground metals in a bonder that you paint on and then use a reactive medium they have to age it if you want) since it was already bronze you could go with a different finish copper, steel, iron.. I could see this as iron with rust patina or you could paint with chalkboard paint. If you want to get completely away from paint you could get seed beads and or small mosaic chips or even cut up old cds (11/0 with maybe a few larger size like 8/0 and 10/0), get some E6000 glue. either draw designs all over and fill in and around with the beads and chips,or find a pretty cat fur coat pattern and replicate glue the beads/ chips down and grout when done. Take decorative paper or paper napkins or lace and decoupage it all over the cat. Would love to see what you end up deciding to do be sure and post a picture.
Cynthia E
on Feb 10, 2015
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How about using some pretty napkins and decoupage? I did this in the back of a small cupboard - nice effect. OR - just read this - book pages....
LeiLani
on Feb 10, 2015
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