Create Oil-Rubbed Bronze Finish
An oil-rubbed bronze finish can add a cozy glow to many surfaces in your home. You can turn a shiny brass lamp or an ugly gold framed mirror into a whole new piece with the application of an oil-rubbed bronze finish. It's easy to do and does not require many supplies.
Instructions
1. Prepare your work area by covering surfaces with newspapers or a painter's drop cloth. Your work area should have plenty of surrounding space so that you can move around the object that you're painting.
2. Dust and clean the you are going to finish with a good de-greasing cleaner. Detach any pieces that do not need to be painted. If they cannot be removed, cover them with plastic wrap or plastic bags and tape them.
3. Apply the primer coat to the piece using small, sweeping strokes to coat the piece evenly and prevent drips. Pete Rossi, writer for Krylon.com, advises the application of several light coats as opposed to one heavy coat for best results.
4. Let the primer completely dry then apply the copper spray paint using the same method as in Step 3. Let the paint dry thoroughly.
5. Apply the oil-rubbed bronze spray paint sparingly over the entire surface of your piece so that some of the copper shows through. Let it dry and if desired, spray lightly again until the desired effect is achieved.
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