Wednesday, June 15, 2011

A Prim-Over for a Firkin.



You might remember from a previous post a little firkin that I purchased. Someone had painted it a weird brown color with gold trim and topped with a decal. Since it was much less than all the other firkins I had seen that weekend I decided it should go home with me and I would strip it. Mind you, I really don't like to strip things...I am not patient enough and often, after all the work, you discover that the wood underneath is just not that great. In this case, I figured it would be a case of just paint over it and prim it in that fashion if stripping fails to impress. So, I got to work and found a layer of yellow paint and then a layer of blue paint underneath. Nice copper tacks too! Once down to the wood, I was pretty pleased. I did not get it stripped completely, left some of the paint for a nice prim look. I added some stain and found a new home for the firkin. What do you think about how it turned out? I think my prim-over came out just prim perfect!














And, I completely forgot to mention that I picked up this lovely grain bin on our little outing too! I am loving the patina on this box and all the "stains" on the top. I bought it as the man placed it in his booth. It went to the laundry room, Now the firkin has a lovely place to rest next to the neat box made from an old lettuce crate (part of the label still inside!)
I would be remiss if I did not mention this little box with the painted strawberries. I did not buy it, but it caught my eye...want to know why? Well, because it was a make do for sure: an opened can of spam, painted black, rickrack added to the edges and some tolepainted strawberries added. Notice how the spam tab acts as the hanger for this little jewel. :)

Now that is ingenuity at its finest!

4 comments:

  1. WOW!
    Your firkin looks wonderful!
    And I love that crock in the first photo.
    Awesome finds.
    Tam

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  2. The furkin looks amazing! The paint you left on it really gives it an authentic look. Congrats on your great finds and nice handiwork!

    The spam can make-do is cute!

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  3. Wow is right! You unearthed a gem there ...looks perfect with your other two great finds!!

    I am fine...
    Mom has had some issues but I think with med adjustments, we have a better balance now. Thanks so much for checking in!! That was so kind of you!! HUGS!!

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  4. You make over is perfect. It makes me want to go shopping for some finds for my home! : )

    Take Care,
    Janice

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