tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post61225929212583396..comments2024-02-05T05:29:03.549-07:00Comments on GIY: Goth It Yourself: Black FridayJ.Banehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-24191152782538650382012-12-21T19:53:42.338-07:002012-12-21T19:53:42.338-07:00I spray primed it with Rust-Oleum Painters' To...I spray primed it with Rust-Oleum Painters' Touch Primer, then spray painted it with the same brand in black. I finished with a coat of spray urethane so it would be easy to clean. I haven't had any problems with the paint scratching off, and the box gets daily use. In my experience, spray paint is very durable. :)J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-40657312614519967882012-12-21T00:52:09.577-07:002012-12-21T00:52:09.577-07:00Do you prime it first in some way, or simply spray...Do you prime it first in some way, or simply spray paint it? Is the spray paint scratching off a concern here?Photographer Leiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507976735518338423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-72432626440594090032012-12-12T05:13:00.194-07:002012-12-12T05:13:00.194-07:00Thanks :) I'll try searching for low odor pain...Thanks :) I'll try searching for low odor paints.Audronashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16183628205827008214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-80201475639320755972012-12-08T11:32:53.852-07:002012-12-08T11:32:53.852-07:00The main source of fumes in paint is VOCs (Volatil...The main source of fumes in paint is VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). A waterborne paint with low VOCs will not emit harsh fumes. My preferred paint brand is now zero VOCs, and it has hardly any smell at all. Even painting inside my closet or small windowless bathroom, I did not have a headache or any problems with fumes. <br /><br />Low-odor, low (or zero) VOC paints with low-VOC colorants are becoming more readily available. If you ask at a paint store, they should be able to help you find a breathing-friendly paint.<br /><br />Spray paint will stick to just about anything. Metal items are typically great candidates for spray painting; in fact, there are spray paints in metallic or "hammered" metal finishes made especially for metal items. Note: spray paint is NOT low odor. I recommend going outside to use spray paint.J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-3311315666902578382012-12-08T02:32:43.135-07:002012-12-08T02:32:43.135-07:00oh, and are all metal stuff good for prying them b...oh, and are all metal stuff good for prying them black? I brought home a simple metal rack and was like "I'll paint it black" and by boyfriend said that not everything is suitable for sprypainting and that the paint won't hold on ...Audronashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16183628205827008214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-14931570046356926332012-12-08T02:27:56.904-07:002012-12-08T02:27:56.904-07:00Sorry for late answer:) Yes, it's fumes. We li...Sorry for late answer:) Yes, it's fumes. We live in a two rooms apartment plus kitchen and bathroom. As we rented it, it had no furniture, so we got it from friends for a symbolic price. I love when things are matching but now got different colors and it all are a common furniture simple with no charm. There is no point of starting collecting furniture since we still do not own our place. Would be to much trouble to move it all the time. But I'd love at least make it look more of my taste. Painting in black and then adding some nice ornaments would be great. But I don't want to breath the fumes... Are there some special paint I can use?Audronashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16183628205827008214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-3600977883484339242012-12-05T19:35:16.239-07:002012-12-05T19:35:16.239-07:00Thanks! :) She loves her bed, especially in winter...Thanks! :) She loves her bed, especially in winter when it has a heating pad.J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-87887141193405069282012-12-05T19:34:37.919-07:002012-12-05T19:34:37.919-07:00I spray painted it. For glossier surfaces like the...I spray painted it. For glossier surfaces like the jewelry box, I've found that spray paint adheres best.J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-72957676594195770362012-12-05T13:36:55.145-07:002012-12-05T13:36:55.145-07:00Aw your dog looks so cute and comfy in the new bed...Aw your dog looks so cute and comfy in the new bed!Caityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02956545718926738103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-85751681988971301202012-12-05T09:09:35.692-07:002012-12-05T09:09:35.692-07:00When I go to Goodwill, I forget that I can turn th...When I go to Goodwill, I forget that I can turn things black after taking possession of it. I would have completely bypassed that brown jewelry box b/c of its finish. I need to learn to think. Did you spray paint the jewelry box or did you hand paint it? Photographer Leiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507976735518338423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-68313824658914338032012-12-04T19:40:48.746-07:002012-12-04T19:40:48.746-07:00Thanks!Thanks!J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-9883630984326444062012-12-04T13:34:58.147-07:002012-12-04T13:34:58.147-07:00Oh my, lovely re-makes! :oOh my, lovely re-makes! :oWinterzMoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11646236060896214159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-31561317376316558282012-12-03T21:47:09.629-07:002012-12-03T21:47:09.629-07:00For the silver, I used Rust-Oleum Painter's To...For the silver, I used Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch primer and then Metallic Aluminum to fully cover the items. Then I sprayed a light top coat of Rust-Oleum Universal Satin Nickel. The Universal is more expensive and I don't like the sprayer, so I used it for just the final coat. <br /><br />I did reviews on spray paint a while back:<br />http://gothityourself.blogspot.com/2011/08/paint-it-black-part-1.html<br />http://gothityourself.blogspot.com/2011/08/paint-it-black-part-2.htmlJ.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-79480960423477336202012-12-02T22:59:42.096-07:002012-12-02T22:59:42.096-07:00i'm finally catching up on blog reading... bl...i'm finally catching up on blog reading... black friday terrified me in new york. i always assumed even going to an office job i would somehow get caught up in the insane mobs and get trampled. but i love your take on the idea. what kind of silver paint did you use for the drawer handles and the candlestick holders?lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118289375097016970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-89201045404232097752012-11-28T21:39:36.813-07:002012-11-28T21:39:36.813-07:00Hi! Thanks so much! :)Hi! Thanks so much! :)J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-9831784818527376432012-11-28T21:39:07.244-07:002012-11-28T21:39:07.244-07:00The Hobby Lobby store carries a ton of wrought iro...The Hobby Lobby store carries a ton of wrought iron, and I have to exercise such restraint every time I'm there! :) A few pieces still manage to come home with me from time to time.J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-85562062736828577862012-11-27T14:44:07.502-07:002012-11-27T14:44:07.502-07:00I found your blog over at Coffin Kitsch. Just want...I found your blog over at Coffin Kitsch. Just wanted to say hi and I dig your style! :DJenny Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00380254017784609692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-25796196249722706942012-11-27T07:10:23.322-07:002012-11-27T07:10:23.322-07:00Most of that stuff has been improved 1000-fold for...Most of that stuff has been improved 1000-fold for some black spray-paint. The only things I wouldn't have painted are the handles on the box, as I quite like the original metal. I might have just left the box alone altogether, but I quite like wooden boxes, nearly as much as I like having everything black. The iron wall decor is FABULOUS and certainly my favourite bit :) The stand goes from hideous to awesome with a change of colour (I hate those faded greens, they are more shabby than shabby chic! But that's just my opinion.) and I love the owls in gloss black. The HouseCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07783576090040274742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-43051952240080188362012-11-25T07:18:33.323-07:002012-11-25T07:18:33.323-07:00Yeah it totally does! I have been painting almost ...Yeah it totally does! I have been painting almost everything in our home black too xD You can make stuff look new and more own style by just little bit of paint.. <3Leenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07318376249141746902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-30014329016221526512012-11-24T21:22:11.270-07:002012-11-24T21:22:11.270-07:00It's magical... and a must-have for any goth d...It's magical... and a must-have for any goth decorating tool kit. :)J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-44790136356884575472012-11-24T21:18:55.202-07:002012-11-24T21:18:55.202-07:00Thank you! :) Maybe I should raffle off a few item...Thank you! :) Maybe I should raffle off a few items...J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-11963241511488866822012-11-24T21:16:38.777-07:002012-11-24T21:16:38.777-07:00Behold the power of paint! :D It works wonders.Behold the power of paint! :D It works wonders.J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-5200674074602664792012-11-24T21:15:04.966-07:002012-11-24T21:15:04.966-07:00Thank you! Call me radical, but I believe that Bla...Thank you! Call me radical, but I believe that Black Friday should have more black and less pepper spray. ;)J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-56739071179008245712012-11-24T21:11:53.072-07:002012-11-24T21:11:53.072-07:00Thank you! :)Thank you! :)J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-20731251822054616552012-11-24T21:11:43.981-07:002012-11-24T21:11:43.981-07:00I love spray paint.I love spray paint.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12106248590741025937noreply@blogger.com