Chalk Paint Upcycle Antler Chandelier DIY

Chalk Paint Upcycle Antler Chandelier

I literally found this chandelier in a laundry basket in my basement. No one knows how it got there so guess what? PROJECT. Yay! No one loves a DIY chalk paint project more than I do. I have so many ideas and they all involve chalk paint. Have you ever tried upcycling furniture with chalk paint? It is literally one of my favorite things to do because that chalk paint upcycle gives a whole new life to something that otherwise might have been discarded. When it comes to painting light fixtures, knowing how to paint light fixtures is important for any DIYer. We hope that you love this Chalk Paint Upcycle Antler Chandelier project.

Chalk Paint Upcycle Antler Chandelier

Supplies

• White chalk paint  |  Cream chalk paint  |  Light pink chalk paint
• Antler chandelier
• Fine grit sanding block
• Chalk paint brushes
• Washable tarp / Canvas cotton drop cloth *if you regularly DIY or craft this is AMAZING

Directions

1. Clean the chandelier thoroughly with Dawn dish detergent to remove any dirt/grease and Goo Gone to get rid of anything else. Allow to dry completely.
2. Remove the bulbs and any extras you don't want. Sand any nicks or chips before painting and use wood spackle, if needed. Lightly sand the entire light fixture. Clean off dust and extra debris. Taped off areas you don't want painted.
3. Next I used the chalk paint to thoroughly coat the entire light fixture. I wasn't worried about uneven strokes or lines from the brush because I was going for that aged, shabby chic look.  I let the paint dry for about 2 hours and then did one more chalk paint coat. This time I gave it about two hours drying time.
4. Finally I removed the tape and used a utility knife to get rid of any tape that didn't easily come off. I used a sanding block to sand various areas on the chandelier for the aged look.
5. I recommend sealing the fixture if you want to add even more texture plus I just love the look of the aged glaze. I want to do an antique treatment on this so I plan to get the Rust-Oleum Chalked Decorative Glaze Semi-Transparent Aged. You can also just do a matte top coat on your chalk paint. For future reference, there is also a decorative smoked glaze for chalk paint but I haven't used it.

I just love the finished look of the chandelier. It makes the whole room feel lighter. Are you still asking yourself can I paint a light fixture or do I know how to paint a light fixture without taking it down? Can you paint light fixtures? Of course you can. Our easy DIY light fixture upcycle is such a fun and satisfying project. We hope that you are inspired by this Chalk Paint Upcycle Antler Chandelier project. Happy DIYing!