I recently tucked-in a quick project and that's something I always enjoy! I spotted this little diamond-in-the-rough at a yard sale. Immediately, I could envision it as a refreshed upcycled piece. At about 20 inches tall, it appeared just the perfect size for something like towels or lotions in a bathroom. The rack was 50 cents; the layer of hairspray grime on it was free. 😉
After a good scrubbing and thorough drying, I gave it a fresh coat of off-white spray paint (which is about the same as the original color). I felt the shells needed some depth, though, so I grabbed my Rub n' Buff. If you're not familiar, it's a wax-based product that you apply with your finger or a soft cloth to a painted surface. After application, you rub the area to achieve a metallic finish. It comes in many colors and I have two. To take a look at a few previous times I have used Rub n' Buff, you can click here. For these shells, I used a combination of both gold leaf and copper.
For show purposes, I tossed a few bottles/tubes on the top tier and rolled-up a hand towel for the bottom.
I think it's ready to be hung and put into commission. What do you think of my 50 cent project?
