I have had my fair share of tootling around the oppies this week - it was especially fun because I got to go with Miss Kath Pathwalker. Here are some of the things I unearthed.
Lovely vintagy goodness - can't wait to use some of these components.
This piece has been the subject of a makeover - these are the
before shots
Admittedly, she is not
completely unfortunate looking but I felt I could improve her - these are the
after shots ...
Now she is like a small bronze statue rather than an oppie candlestick. I think she is far more appealing like this! I will buff her a little bit to give her some areas of slight shine but I am still contemplating the best way to achieve this without destroying her lovely patina.
Hope your thrift store adventures were as fun-filled as mine this week - check out everyone's
stuff over at
Sophies.
10 comments:
oooh, she has come up lovely, I would leave her as she is....what a great finish and transformation.
Hey, nice crucifix, Ill be interested to see what you do with those.
Love what you've done with the statue, she looks great. Beautiful jewellery finds too!
See, her head was perfectly safe.......why did people assume she might get the chop????? Good job done! So, now it's a REALLY special hood ornament! Hope the husband likes it there! xx Kath.
oh my gosh look at all that gorgeous jewelry!!!!
what finds... go you looking forward to seeing what you make with you jewelery finds :o)
simply grand conversion! well done!!
The makeover on the statue makes it look like on of those expensive ones at the garden nursery!
I have looked and looked for rosary beads and never find any unless they are outrageously priced. Good finds!
snicker, giggle
yeap, great hoodie ornie!!
OK, being new to your blog I have to ask what does "oppie" stand for- must be like a garage sale or thrift shop?
xoxo Kim
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