Hey readers it’s Tammy from Rustic Orchard Home. Check out these ’90s candlesticks that got a makeover Covered In Gold! The candlesticks I’m using for today’s post are from back in the ’90s. I found them while shopping in my attic storage space and thought they would be a great candidate for a little updating. You probably have a set hiding in your attic too. Go grab them and let me show you how to transform them into upcycled candlesticks you’ll be proud to display in your home.
Materials
- Candlesticks
- White Lightening
- Gold Gilding Wax
- We recommend DBP Artist Brushes
Step 1: Cleaning!
Before going on the upcycling, I gave both candlesticks a good cleaning with White Lightening from Dixie Belle. It gets rid of all the grime creating the perfect surface for crafting.
Step 2: Covered In Gold
After they were nicely cleaned and dried, it was time to get out some Gold Gilding Wax. I simply used my finger to rub the Gilding Wax onto the surface of the candlesticks.
For the base, I wanted to leave some of the black showing!
I worked in a circular motion, blending as I went. Here, I used a small brush to get in the crease and then smoothed the rest with the brush as well.
And here’s what I ended up creating! This set looks good in a moody and bright bathroom setting.
For more information on these Covered In Gold upcycled candlestick holders head over to Rustic Orchard Home.
I have used this Gilding Wax and it is excellent. I love how it transforms old hardware to a new beautiful finish
It is amazing stuff!
Just amazing. Beautiful!!!!!
I have to agree with you, Linda!
Beautiful!
Thank you! So glad you love it!
love the gold update but it would be nice to see before photos of the candlesticks
You can check out the before picture on Rustic Orchard Home’s original blog! Here is the link: https://www.rusticorchardhome.com/upcycled-candlesticks/