I’m Bringing Brassy Back…. Yeah!
Hello Remodelaholics! I am Cassie from Primitive and Proper, and I am happy to be back for my monthly post over here! Today, I am going to talk about a product that has changed my life forever. Seriously. If you have not yet tried it, you will want to. It’s amazing; it’s shiny; it’s easy to use! It’s….. Rub N Buff!!!
I only recently used this product after seeing a few of my blog friends create amazing shiny things. I want to start by sharing some of the projects my friends have created…
Carmel made over her sconces, outdoor chairs, and even some frames with a little rub n buff.
Pretty cool huh? I love those frames especially! The gold adds the perfect touch of sophistication!
Cassie used rub n buff on her faux antlers and her mantle mirror,
And I have also tried my hand (literally!) at rub n buff. My first project was my gold leafed nightstands. You can click on the link for the entire how to, but I was freaking out after I had leafed the tables… the rub n buff was the perfect touch to complete the tables and fill any gaps.
The nightstands were the most dramatic, but I also used rub n buff to update our door knocker (which I couldn’t remove because the screws has been painted on!).
And most recently I used gold rub n buff on the feet of a midcentury dresser to give it a dipped look:
As you can see, rub n buff is versatile and can be used on a variety of projects! I for one and so glad gold and brass are back!
I didn’t realize how serious this stuff was. I thought it was just like a glaze, but it really covers, doesn’t it?
Wonder how it would look if I dipped my toes in it? Hmmm…
thank you! i think brass toes, or maybe brass knuckles would be sweet. 😉
I was meant to click on this post today, Cassie!! I have been trying to get my front door hardware up to snuff (God forbid I shell out the $100+ to replace it!) and I think this is just the ticket!! I’ve tried Brasso and Bar Keepers Friend, etc and I’m afraid painting it will compromise its working order. Yay! Thanks for sharing!
xo Heidi
thank you, heidi! good luck with your door hardware!
Lovin’ the brass. Especially like the nightstand you pictured.
thank you, ruth!
I love rub n’ buff!
I need to try this stuff! I love Carmel’s frames and your door knocker especially. The gold/brass is perfect, but do they have silver too?
yes, they make silver as well. 🙂
I’ve had a little pot of gold buff stuff for years and years – I keep holding on to it in hopes that brass will make a comeback. Glad to know it has. LOVE the door knocker!!
ha ha! good think you held on to it. 🙂
I’m a rub ‘n buff-aholic. I am totally stealing the frame idea.
isn’t that idea fabulous! 🙂
COOL! I still have to try this stuff. I have been saying it now for awhile. Love what you did, and I love brass…just like this kind. I have some old brass myself, they are my favorite pieces.
i know- i said it for a while, too! then i finally tried it and i was a quick rub n buff convert. it’s amazing!
So that’s what I’m supposed to do with it! I bought a tube (in gold!) with the idea that I’d do “something” and now I have a head full of ideas. Cassie, you are the best!
Jessica
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there are like a kajillion things you can do with it! happy rub-n-buffing!
I love the touchs of gold and other metals just don’t bring back those horrid brass door knobs and light fixtures. I am going to have to get some rub and buff to try.
Traci
brass is so ugly, Sorry. The product is cool though, in the silver.
the fact that we all have different styles and tastes is what makes this world go round!
Thanks for including my projects here girlie! I can’t get enough rubbing and buffing – that didn’t come out right did it? 😉 Seriously though – it’s amazing how a tiny little tube can change your life – or your door knocker – it’s awesome!
Brassy is definitely classy!
Wow I’m loving the way this product makes things look. It’s so nice to find a product that is so versatile. I’m looking around my house for something to rub and buff and I hold you 100% responsible! Thanks for sharing girlie, have a fabulous day!
Wow, I’ve never heard of this stuff before. There are SO many projects around my house that this would be perfect for. Would I find it at the hardware store, or do I need to go to the craft store?
i always get mine at michael’s so i would say craft. 🙂
Never thought of using this product, food for thought. They look great