I had a couple of DT and GW finials that needed a little something, and so I finally found the time to give them a little makeover. My favorite weapon of choice is always my Min-Wax Walnut Stain.
Love the texture of this finial, however it really is pretty bland and ugly.
I took a soft cloth and buffed a lot of it off and I really like the way it shows the texture of the piece.
This one has beautiful carving details, but the colors are just a little washed out.
I paired these two with another DT finial and they look fabulous. The texture of each one is so different from the others, so they make a great compliment to each other.
Don't you love it when just a little tweaking creates a whole new piece.
Thanks so much for stopping by, I always look forward to your visits.
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Marty, you're so talented with your hands and mind to go about it execute such fabulous work! Me, I don't even get th idea to start with,...these finials look fantastic! I like the finish you chose for them, they look like metal; I will keep this tweaking in mind, they came out too fabulous!! Hugs, FABBY
ReplyDeletelooks marvelous! great job as always!
ReplyDeleteThey look great!
ReplyDeleteI need to find some finials...great accent pieces!
Thanks for sharing.
Marty, those are very pretty! You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteThey look GREAT Marty!! Martina
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ReplyDeleteYou go girl! You are definitely on a roll with the finials! Keep up the good works. Thanks for sharing.
Much improved Marty, those would both make fabulous fence post finals.
ReplyDeleteYou find the coolest things! Very nice.
ReplyDeleteHi Marty, its so funny but I bought those dollar store finials too. They are on my makeover list. I think we all have one brain in blog land LOL. I love what you've done with them, they look fantastic.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty - now I need to go look for some finials! I saw little flags sticking out of the tops of some today, but don't think I'd want to drill a little hole in some when I do find them. Have a great weekend, jo
ReplyDeleteLove the 'new and improved' versions Marty, you're a talented woman!
ReplyDeleteAlways a pleasure to visit you, Marty.Filials look so much better!! Just lovely.Have a blessed and lovely Sunday.XX.
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Marty, you have such a gift with that paint brush. Looks great!
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I love these little pieces to tuck in here and there for vignettes, Marty! I love how you added a bit more interest to them with the stain. I had a couple of those DT finials and used Oil Rubbed Bronze on them.
ReplyDeleteVery clever & beautifully done Marty !
ReplyDeleteYou really breathed new life into those pieces, Marty. I have that exact stain, but forget to use it on projects like this.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful transformation!
ReplyDeleteRemember years ago, we "antiqued"? I always did like the look and still do...the finials are lovely.
ReplyDeleteAngela
Fabulous job! Great pieces and I do like the texture. I'm sure you have the perfect spot to use them.
ReplyDeleteenjoy this beautiful day.
Shug
I just love how you have the vision to make things work best for you. These pieces really do pop now that you have put your touch on them.
ReplyDeleteLooks great Marty! Their going to look great in one of your fabulous vignettes!
ReplyDeleteThat stain really gives the pieces so much more "uumph". :) Love how it highlights just the right places. That's a great tip I'm going to try.
ReplyDeleteBabs
Marty they look great!! To tell you the truth I've been really afraid to try anything like this...short of a little spray paint I'm a zero in the DIY, but I actually think I could manage to do a project like this one. Wish me luck! Vanna
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