antiquing a pendant light

Remember back in August, yes August, when I asked you to help me make a lighting decision for the powder bathroom?  Well, I finally made a decision, but I ended up going in a different direction.  I found this crystal pendant light at Lowe’s (it’s from the Allen + Roth line) and fell in love with the style………….but I wasn’t crazy about the oil-rubbed bronze finish. 
before - "antiquing" a pendant light
So I busted out the ol’ rub n’ buff in silver leaf and an old craft paint brush and got to work.  
rub n' buff in silver leaf
I lightly brushed it on in places allowing the oil-rubbed bronze to show through slightly to create an antique look.  I love the new look as it really highlights the details and it works much better with the other chrome and pewter finishes in the space. 
after - "antiquing" a pendant light
I almost didn’t even consider this crystal pendant because I wasn’t looking for anything with an oil-rubbed bronze finish.  I’m glad I reconsidered because the silver rub n’ buff was an easy fix, and I love the end result! 
If you’ve never used rub n’ buff before check out this tutorial.  I’m kind of a rub n’ buff addict; I’ve used it many, many times – side table makeover, cabinet hardware, stenciled tray………….you can use it for so many things! 

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  • Carmel I just hung the exact same light in my foyer!! We are twins 🙂 I didn't even know when I bought it that it is a Pottery Barn look alike. Kinda digging it even more since I saw the price difference. I love the R&B on it – the detail pops so beautifully!

  • Hi Carmel,
    Love the content of your blog. I'm a long time reader but the pop up ads continually crash my computer, iPad and phone. It took me 5 attempts to leave a comment. I can't be the only one this happens to.
    Leslie

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