tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post681769823267170137..comments2023-08-31T10:13:58.297-04:00Comments on Honey Sweet Home: DIY Brass Etagere – Gold Leafed Ikea Vittsjo Hack! samaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08492305705967376990noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-47329740713559864542016-12-12T22:42:00.233-05:002016-12-12T22:42:00.233-05:00How well does this hold up? I have young kids and ...How well does this hold up? I have young kids and we seem to move frequently (I like to renovate houses). I'm wondering if it's worth the effort given my situation. <br /><br />You did a lovely job - my mom, who has an excellent eye, picked your look for the Vittsjo over several others. kfx216https://www.blogger.com/profile/11975446734476147140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-71507154474773245462016-02-22T16:51:01.204-05:002016-02-22T16:51:01.204-05:00can you tell me how many inches apart the shelves ...can you tell me how many inches apart the shelves are from one another?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-70226533332452563102013-09-30T12:33:22.103-04:002013-09-30T12:33:22.103-04:00WOW - that's what I call a FIND! Congrats! I u...WOW - that's what I call a FIND! Congrats! I used to live right by a Goodwill and I could go pretty often but these days I don't make it out there as much, but you're right - sometimes with a little luck you find the most amazing pieces, better than anything you'd find new! samaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08492305705967376990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-54251931577950758562013-09-28T18:43:06.134-04:002013-09-28T18:43:06.134-04:00I got a real vintage one for 75 bucks at the Goodw...I got a real vintage one for 75 bucks at the Goodwill. Appraised at 2500.00 took some time and looking and a little luck but a lot easier than the DIY.Nonodynamohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02630730940843398327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-39854651195692519682013-09-23T17:18:24.050-04:002013-09-23T17:18:24.050-04:00Hi Erin! Thanks so much for your sweet comment :) ...Hi Erin! Thanks so much for your sweet comment :) As for painting the surface first - I don't think it's necessary. This was my only time trying gold leaf but it's pretty opaque, so other than any areas it chips away, it should cover any surface pretty well. And I'm pretty sure you can use it on wood too!<br />In terms of good paints - I'm personally partial to Valspar over Krylon and Rustoleum, but in this case none of them turned out to be quite what I wanted (picky much!) I haven't tried them out myself yet but I read that a brand called "Design Master" is really nice (probably sold at places like Michaels), as well as a professional grade paint called "Montana". You can check out some of these posts that do a really good comparison of some paints out there: <br />http://www.brittanymakes.com/2013/04/03/finding-the-perfect-gold-spray-paint/ <br />http://www.chrislovesjulia.com/2013/02/answering-which-gold-spray-paint-is-best.html <br />Hope that helps! samaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08492305705967376990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-57718755609479170072013-09-16T15:51:48.759-04:002013-09-16T15:51:48.759-04:00What a gorgeous bookcase! I definitely want to try...What a gorgeous bookcase! I definitely want to try it. Question - was it helpful to have a gold painted surface to begin with? I mean, do you think I would get as good of results if I begin with just regular metal or should i spray paint it first like you did? Also, you mentioned in your last response above that you have heard of other goldish spray paints that might produce better results than your Krylons metallic brass. Can you share? I'm also super interested if you can gold leaf on wood, so I will check out that post you mentioned on Little Green Notebook for gold leafing a frame. Thanks! - ErinErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09076304365567822992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-83542448520478221752013-07-29T08:38:40.226-04:002013-07-29T08:38:40.226-04:00Hey Ifey! thanks for stopping by :) Yes, before go...Hey Ifey! thanks for stopping by :) Yes, before gold leafing the shelf, I had already spray painted it in Krylons metallic brass. It wasn't the look I was going for, which was why I ended up doing the gold leaf. I think I also would have been good with the spray paint on a smaller application (i.e. I've used the same paint on mirrors and a smaller side table), but this shelf is pretty big! But I've since read about a few other gold-ish spray paints that might produce better results. Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions :) I'd love to see your table too! samaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08492305705967376990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-62273038449329460742013-07-29T08:26:16.528-04:002013-07-29T08:26:16.528-04:00Haha thank you so much! I have to admit the though...Haha thank you so much! I have to admit the thought of ever doing it again is pretty daunting :)samaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08492305705967376990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-58670705943633534562013-07-27T19:35:19.198-04:002013-07-27T19:35:19.198-04:00Hello-
I stumbled across your blog and I am so ha...Hello-<br /><br />I stumbled across your blog and I am so happy I did. I bought the Vittsjo laptop table from Ikea and I spray painted it with Krylon Metallic Bronze as well. I was in search of the results that you got with the gold leafing. Question, you already spray painted the shelving unit, correct?<br /><br />IfeyIfshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11333004920187162601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-13151537893793049682013-06-30T23:11:40.496-04:002013-06-30T23:11:40.496-04:00I just gold leafed a 4 x 6 wood picture frame for ...I just gold leafed a 4 x 6 wood picture frame for the first time. It was exhausting and I kept thinking, how did she do an entire bookcase?! Hats off to you! Looks wonderful. I'm going to stick with painting my ikea bookcase for now.Fear the Fellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06185173219705685245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-88959255385090739822013-04-19T16:14:47.663-04:002013-04-19T16:14:47.663-04:00Sorry to be replying so late! I believe it was com...Sorry to be replying so late! I believe it was composite (as it not real karat gold) - the type you can get at arts & craft stores. Mine were about $5 a book. Actual gold leaf would be amazing, but I'm guessing a lot pricier too! Are you working on a gold leafing project? I'd love to see it!samaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08492305705967376990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-47250782591165738582013-03-26T23:36:40.844-04:002013-03-26T23:36:40.844-04:00Did you use a composite leaf or actual gold leaf? ...Did you use a composite leaf or actual gold leaf? There are so many choices, I'm unsure what's best!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-55068450638907631392013-02-26T22:39:58.682-05:002013-02-26T22:39:58.682-05:00This is one of my favourite Ikea hacks. I've f...This is one of my favourite Ikea hacks. I've featured you on my blog (http://www.amdolcevita.com/). Michelle @ AM Dolce Vitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711657510413594523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-2607228243524991632013-02-23T22:57:51.674-05:002013-02-23T22:57:51.674-05:00I absolutely LOVE this!! I spray painted my Vittsj...I absolutely LOVE this!! I spray painted my Vittsjo - but I'm totally considering leafing it now. Yours looks so fab :)<br /><br />www.livintheglamlife.com<br /><br />Erin Gorbachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056808407524527859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-19776305656395075312013-02-13T12:36:12.448-05:002013-02-13T12:36:12.448-05:00Hopping over from Apartment Therapy. Wow, it is s...Hopping over from Apartment Therapy. Wow, it is so beautiful! Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10558870219321253329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-88813120637281614622013-02-01T10:55:52.473-05:002013-02-01T10:55:52.473-05:00Thanks so much Brit! You should totally go for it ...Thanks so much Brit! You should totally go for it - it's easier than it seems! Especially once you get the hang of it and get into a good rhythm :) I'd love to see what you end up doing!samaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08492305705967376990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-44190723999209220822013-01-21T11:42:49.852-05:002013-01-21T11:42:49.852-05:00This looks amazing! I just bought this same shelf ...This looks amazing! I just bought this same shelf two weeks ago and would love to gold leaf it. A little nervous, but you make it seem much less daunting.Brithttp://www.paperandpostshop.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-20286432307567374072013-01-19T10:57:37.322-05:002013-01-19T10:57:37.322-05:00Absolutely beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! Kim @ Plumberry Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10146275611377393369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-56706781935294895912012-11-11T20:52:18.683-05:002012-11-11T20:52:18.683-05:00I've seen so many of these around the internet...I've seen so many of these around the internet that have just been spray painted, but I love the look that you were able to achieve with leafing. Awesome.Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600556113108840333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-73011965241338209812012-10-31T16:41:50.199-04:002012-10-31T16:41:50.199-04:00Having use gold leaf before, I take my hat off to ...Having use gold leaf before, I take my hat off to you for tackling this. It looks AMAZING! Sooo much more expensive than an Ikea piece. I've been contemplating adding the narrower version to my guest room, but I would want it to be either silver or a fun bold color. Perhaps I'll have to take inspiration from you and silver leaf my own version?<br />Sarahournextgreatadventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03810922794223460507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-21767071350601012832012-10-30T16:25:54.472-04:002012-10-30T16:25:54.472-04:00Megan & Amber, thank you sooo much! I'm so...Megan & Amber, thank you sooo much! I'm so happy you ladies liked my style! I had been thinking I should have styled it a little different just for the photos but now I'm glad I kept it real :)samaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08492305705967376990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-33528274955199839842012-10-30T16:20:56.953-04:002012-10-30T16:20:56.953-04:00Thank you SO much Shavonda! You're so sweet :)...Thank you SO much Shavonda! You're so sweet :) I'm already dreaming up a pink and navy Vittsjos! Rub n buff is a great idea too - I've never used it on something so big but I love the effect it creates on small projects. That BM paint sounds amazing though, I have to look it up!samaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08492305705967376990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-54231547327026467152012-10-30T16:14:46.807-04:002012-10-30T16:14:46.807-04:00This is so great! I love how you styled it too! Si...This is so great! I love how you styled it too! Simply wonderful!Amber @ Wills Casahttp://willscasa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-76041687245990815482012-10-30T11:44:54.157-04:002012-10-30T11:44:54.157-04:00oooo, I love this! I love your style too!!oooo, I love this! I love your style too!!The Remodeled Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10191094532208035282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061781037237623379.post-24257431233397703082012-10-28T02:35:19.967-04:002012-10-28T02:35:19.967-04:00This is truly Amazing! Everytime I see this hack ...This is truly Amazing! Everytime I see this hack I get inspired to hack my own version. This piece is just so versitile and can be personalized so many different ways. I love your application! I wonder....since Im waaaaaaay too intimidated to attempt to gold leaf this, do you think rub n buff would give it a similar effect? Last night in the new House Beautiful I discovered a new paint from Benjamin Moore that creates a hammered finish. Maybe that'll be my hack. I really love your styling as well. Your drum collection is lovely. Thanks so much for sharing. Shavonda @ AHomeFullOfColorhttp://ahomefullofcolor.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com