I’ve often wondered how to paint metal because I had never done it before. There have been so many times I’ve seen a little statue, candle holder or other tchotchke that is adorable but is either the wrong color for what I am looking for or just a downright ugly color altogether. Ever since I met up with Barbara from Chase The Star and she convinced me that even *I* could spray paint something, all I see are possibilities! My favorite place to look now is the clearance section! Sometimes there are some UGLY things there that just need a little love and a whole lotta paint!
For weeks, my daughter Ashlyn & I had been going into World Market (we’re a tad bit obsessed with the place!) and saw these owl taper candle holders. I loved the owls themselves but I hated the bronzy look to it and I am not a taper candle girl at all. Ashlyn and I went there a week or so ago and I realized that there were more in the clearance section now and they were 75% off! (So, instead of paying $65 for all 5, which I wouldn’t have paid, they were $15 total for all 5!) I took one and tried to see if the taper candle holder part of it was screwed on, which it was, so I knew I could take that part off. We grabbed 2 big ones (for my husband & myself) and 3 little ones (Jared, Ashlyn & Ryan). I brought them home & got to work. Hope you like what I did to them. I am beyond happy with the results!
See? Cute owls, just ugly finish & the thing on their heads had to go!
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I am in love. That is all there is to say! These would be perfect for our backyard and we also have a metal table we want to paint. I just wasn’t sure how to go about it!
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Thanks Mariah! I\’m in love with them too
WOW! Those owls look amazing! I am crazy about world market too, guess I will have to keep my eye out for this deals. These would look great in my garden!
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CUTE! I love them! Now I’m feeling crafty and need a project!
Great job!
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Those turned out awesome!!! I have been trying to get into more DIY projects! These tips will come in handy!
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I love, love, love how they came out! They are gorgeous. Thanks for the tutorial on how to paint metal.
Thank you so much, Diane!
These are really cute! I never find cool stuff like that!
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Thanks, Shanna! I don’t usually either but at least now I know that if I do, I can make it look better
Nice project. Today, I’ll try if I could look something old but interesting and deserves some make over. I’ve had few stuff in the stock room, I might be able to see one.
Thanks for this simple idea.
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What an awesome project and great to see the turial.. pinning and following. stopping from flamingo toes
Thank you so much, Jodi! I appreciate it
You are amazing! What a great job, I KNEW you could do it girl!! So proud of you!! These are the perfect project for you too, and might I add, I love the colors your chose for these owls!! HEART YOU!
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You did good. What a fun family project. I just love owls myself. The yellow is my favorite – my favorite color.
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these are seriously awesome! i love world market too,it’s a bit of an addiction.i love the purpley color you used.super adorable!i’m gonna have to find some ugly metal stuff now!
World Market is indeed an addiction
So many fun things in one store 
I noticed these were outside. How long does the paint last outside?
Hi Jo! I actually brought them inside and they are now on my mantel. With these, I sprayed a clear gloss enamel when I was finished. The enamel states that it’s good for interior or exterior so I would think it would keep them safe if I left them outside. Although, we don’t have a lot of “weather” here in San Diego
What brand and color name did you use for the green owl?
Anji,
It\’s Krylon Ivy Leaf in Gloss finish
This is a very cute project! I’ve never painted metal items before, but now I will be on the look-out for any great deals at the stores. I love being able to repurpose items and make them useful!
Thank you, Heather!
If you did not show the before and after I would not have recognized them after painting. What a marvelous way to brighten them. BTW, I adore owls.
Aww, thank you, Maria