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February 7, 2013

Upcycling Candle Holders Using Spray Paint

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My love of spray paint started a few months ago. I went to a blogger’s social and we got this awesome swag bag. Each of us got 2-3 cans of spray paint & I didn’t have a use for them so I gave them to my friend Barbara because that girl loves her some spray paint!  Anyways, I chatted with her online a couple of days later & asked what on earth she was going to spray paint & she must have thought I was a goober!  She showed me all the things she had painted, assured me that I could do it too and from that point on, I was hooked.

Spray Paint

I’m always looking for things to spray paint & bring new life to.  I’ve done my metal owls that I love so much & wanted something else for our little, funky fireplace.  My neighbors are redoing their home (Jealous!) and have been setting things outside that they want to give away for free.  One day, I saw these tall candle holders & loved the shape of them.  I just knew they needed a little paint & would be so cool!

Spray Paint

I decided to use Rust-oleum’s Painter’s Touch in Lagoon (Satin finish).  The first thing I needed to do with these candle holders was scrape off some of the old melted wax that was left on them.  Second, I had to pull out my trusty glue gun & glue down some of the cord that wrapped around the holders. Then, it was time to cover my work station (ok, it’s my husband’s garage & he’s not thrilled that I keep taking it over HA!).

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After the glue dried, it was time to get spraying.  On the bottom of the holders, it was soft enough to push in 3 pushpins so that when I sprayed, the holder wouldn’t stick to the plastic I laid down (I learned this the hard way on the last project!)

Spray Paint

I sprayed one coat on the front & one side of the holders then carefully turned it around.  I sprayed the other 2 sides & then I let it dry about 30 minutes.  After that, I sprayed them with another coat of paint & let it dry again.  After a couple of hours, I sprayed both of them on all sides with a clear gloss enamel spray paint (I got it at Ace Hardware).

Spray Paint

I could have sprayed them with another coat but I really liked how you could still see the cord in a few places.  I’m extremely happy with the outcome and think they look great with all my owls on the fireplace & our new curtains.  You really can spray paint a ton of stuff to bring new life to it.

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Spray Paint

Spray Paint

Now, it’s your turn!  Do you have something around the house that needs a new life?  A little sprucing up?  What could you spray paint & make pretty again?

Filed Under: Around The House, Crafts/DIY Tagged With: Crafts. Home Improvement, DIY, paint, Spray paint

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Comments

  1. Janna says

    February 7, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    Looks great. Love the color!!!

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    • aspectacledowl says

      February 7, 2013 at 8:38 pm

      Thank you, my dear <3

      Reply
  2. Jesi says

    February 7, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    Oh my gosh these look so good! I would have never thought to spray paint the rope! Awesome!

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    • aspectacledowl says

      February 7, 2013 at 8:58 pm

      Thank you so much, Jesi! I really love them <3

      Reply
  3. Susan Bewley says

    February 7, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    Tara, you are so much more craftier than me! That is so cute and I love the color! Then again…maybe I’m just crafty in other ways since I make soap and candles. LOL! I am still banned from using spray paint. The last time I used it I was 19 and decided I was going to spray paint my first car….pure disaster!

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    • aspectacledowl says

      February 7, 2013 at 10:17 pm

      OMG, what happened to the car? You are too much! I want to see the soaps & candles you make!

      Reply
  4. Mel says

    February 8, 2013 at 12:08 am

    Love me some spray paint! They came out awesome, great freebie xo

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  5. Marilyn says

    February 8, 2013 at 2:20 am

    I LOVE spray paint! It gives new life to everything it’s sprayed on!

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  6. Brooke says

    February 8, 2013 at 8:38 am

    Tara, I love the color you picked!

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    • aspectacledowl says

      February 8, 2013 at 10:41 am

      Thank you so much, Brooke <3

      Reply
  7. Emily Benson says

    February 8, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    What a fun pop color on the white brick. Love the makeover.

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    • aspectacledowl says

      February 8, 2013 at 10:20 pm

      Thank you so much, Emily!

      Reply
  8. Diana Rambles says

    February 9, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    Very pretty Tara! Thanks for sharing this at my Pin Me Linky Party. I am following you via Pinterest, Facebook, & Twitter!

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    • aspectacledowl says

      February 9, 2013 at 11:17 pm

      Thank you so much, Diana!

      Reply
  9. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    February 12, 2013 at 10:13 am

    My kitchen table is wrapped just like that. What a great idea for up-cycling. Thanks for sharing & linking up @ DearCreatives.com

    Reply
  10. patrice says

    February 13, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    My mom loved to spray paint everything! You brought back a very old memory. 🙂

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  11. Twinkle in the Eye says

    February 13, 2013 at 6:07 pm

    Nicely done!

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  12. Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama says

    February 13, 2013 at 9:49 pm

    Love the color!! So fun 🙂
    Thanks for sharing at Artsy Corner, hope to see you again this week!

    Reply
  13. Karren Haller says

    February 14, 2013 at 10:22 am

    Comment Shares! I think you did an awesome job, I love to see when people get creative and reuse things they already have to create new eye candy!
    Have a great day!
    Karren

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  14. Kathie says

    February 17, 2013 at 9:28 am

    I’d like to invite you to link up to Show and Tell Saturday at Sassy Little Lady!

    http://www.sassylittlelady.com/blog/show-and-tell-saturday/show-and-tell-saturday-4-plus-a-giveaway

    Kathie

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  15. sarah p says

    February 24, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    I love the way these look in front of your fireplace! :)Would have never thought to use spray paint that way!

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  16. Maria Iemma says

    March 1, 2013 at 6:32 am

    I am not very crafty but this looks real easy – perhaps I will look around the house for something I can liven up with paint. You did a great job and the placement is perfect.

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    • aspectacledowl says

      March 1, 2013 at 9:48 am

      Thank you so much, Maria! I promise, if I can do it, anyone can LOL

      Reply
  17. Jo Ann Moffatt says

    March 1, 2013 at 4:37 pm

    I LOVE doing this! I go to my local Salvation Army and pick up different things for next to nothing and paint them at home. For the cost of a few cans of spray paint you can make yourself some lasting treasures.

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  18. marylou sakosky says

    March 3, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    This is so cool and reminds me of a ottoman we did not long ago as we found table in trash by street took black spray paint ,spray it ,Then i went to fabric store bought some leather like material and was able to get a piece of foam and made a cushion and staple under table cause it use to have glass on it woola a ottaman large but beautiful ..so cool thank you for sharing yours too 😉

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  19. Ellen Anderson says

    March 6, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    Your project turned out great! 🙂 I recently painted some worn out outdoor candle sticks in a weather and heat resistant bronze! Loving the spray paint!!

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    • aspectacledowl says

      March 6, 2013 at 3:47 pm

      Oh, good idea Ellen! Thank you so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  20. LAMusing says

    March 6, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    Very nice! I love easy transformations to brighten up my space.

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  21. Susan Alban says

    March 6, 2013 at 8:37 pm

    Those turned out great! Spray paint is so much fun and easy too!

    Reply
  22. Amie Laventhall says

    March 9, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    Love the color and the idea! I will have to be on the lookout for somthing similar so I can do the same.

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    • aspectacledowl says

      March 9, 2013 at 10:10 pm

      Thank you, Amie!

      Reply
  23. Melissa S says

    March 9, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    Those came out great!! I have a bunch of picture frames waiting for me to get time to spray paint in coordinating colors.

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    • aspectacledowl says

      March 9, 2013 at 10:04 pm

      Thank you, Melissa! I have some picture frames too waiting for me 🙂

      Reply
  24. tami s says

    March 13, 2013 at 9:48 am

    I’m all about spray paint. Ive sprayed anything you can imagine-dressers, garbage cans, even an old tire as a planter for my garden

    Reply
  25. margaret peg m says

    March 23, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    you spray painted ‘wicker’…and it looks terrific, just didn’t realize it could be done. i have so much i could spray paint now…thank you much.

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  26. Maria Iemma says

    April 22, 2013 at 5:35 am

    I love the project. I have not used spray paint yet but I keep hearing how easy it is to work with so I am going to try it. I like the step by step clear instructions.

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    • Tara says

      April 22, 2013 at 7:15 am

      Thank you, Maria! It’s really not hard to use spray paint 🙂 I was scared at first but now I am always on the look out for things to spray paint lol

      Reply
  27. krystel says

    June 8, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    how beautiful is that ? im telling you have a gift that much people have

    Reply

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