tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490180327385502642.post3352991547966710911..comments2024-03-21T08:32:25.801-04:00Comments on The Decorated House: How To Create a Beautiful Aged Turquoise Patina - "Secret" Tutorial - French Drawer Pulls - DIY TutorialDonna, The Decorated Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01772637069933752736noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490180327385502642.post-49228012782962830432021-07-07T14:42:08.402-04:002021-07-07T14:42:08.402-04:00DONNA, JUST FOUND YOUR PAGE AND POSTS FOR PATINA L...DONNA, JUST FOUND YOUR PAGE AND POSTS FOR PATINA LOOK. USING YOUR CONCEPT ON MY DAUGHTER'S PORCH FOUNTAIN. HER WHITE WICKER FURNITURE AND TURQUOISE/LIME CUSHIONS & TUQUOISE UMBRELLA WILL MAKE THE PATINA-LOOKING WATER FOUNTAUN REALLY STAND OUT. THANKS TO YOU AND JESUS I FOUND EXACTLY THE INFO I NEEDED IN 2021Creative Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04259434181760614669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490180327385502642.post-27094039761360987412013-06-30T21:17:21.992-04:002013-06-30T21:17:21.992-04:00Hello Jane, If I had the name of the color I would...Hello Jane, If I had the name of the color I would be happy to share it. <br /><br />I had a couple of cans of turquoise paint that I had color matched at either Lowe's or Home Depot. In this post I talked about how to get the perfect color by using craft paints first to mix what you want, then having it color matched.<br />http://thedecoratedhouse.blogspot.com/2010/05/tiffany-blue-aqua-turquoise-how-to_28.html<br /><br />I hope this works for you. Just keeping mixing 2 or 3 turquoise bottle, or green, or blue, add white if needed and you get test many different colors. <br /><br />DonnaDonna, The Decorated Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01772637069933752736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490180327385502642.post-10397324136652143072013-06-30T13:36:22.941-04:002013-06-30T13:36:22.941-04:00I was wondering if you'd be willing to divulge...I was wondering if you'd be willing to divulge your recipe for the turquoise you used? I am having the hardest time finding a turquoise I really love and yours is just beautiful. Thanks so much. jane.meriwetherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03098969276050886548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490180327385502642.post-72719693847993418922013-05-31T15:26:53.919-04:002013-05-31T15:26:53.919-04:00I didn't know about that wax! Thanks for the ...I didn't know about that wax! Thanks for the tip! I am going to post this on my facebook page!!cindy hattersley designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490180327385502642.post-71226205651986499502011-10-30T09:26:12.480-04:002011-10-30T09:26:12.480-04:00That looks beautiful!That looks beautiful!Amy Chalmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622362955890810774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490180327385502642.post-57595527415322489042011-05-18T17:04:50.524-04:002011-05-18T17:04:50.524-04:00This seems like such a beautiful and easy way to a...This seems like such a beautiful and easy way to add some class to my old drawer pulls.<br /><br />What kind of turquoise paint did you use?Kailahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15480247561650898891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490180327385502642.post-77918510491836321042010-08-14T21:47:12.694-04:002010-08-14T21:47:12.694-04:00Very cool! Thanks for the tutorial. Can't wait...Very cool! Thanks for the tutorial. Can't wait to get my hands on some french handles now.<br /><br />Brittany<br /><a href="http://www.prettyhandygirl.com" rel="nofollow"> http://www.prettyhandygirl.com </a>- Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16635342894835812757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490180327385502642.post-38226558089827240272010-05-06T00:28:31.045-04:002010-05-06T00:28:31.045-04:00Thanks for sharing your tips!!! I'm going to t...Thanks for sharing your tips!!! I'm going to try this finish out for sure!<br />TraceyA Cottage Industryhttp://www.acottageindustry.typepdad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490180327385502642.post-16350786456879653022010-05-03T15:02:43.045-04:002010-05-03T15:02:43.045-04:00Thank you for re~posting this Donna!
Your pulls ar...Thank you for re~posting this Donna!<br />Your pulls are Turquoise and golden wonder perfection!<br />I've never used rub and buff. Will look into it.<br /><br />Hugs to you and have a wonderful and creative week ahead!<br /><br />xox<br />Constancerochambeauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02142325813293645555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490180327385502642.post-26748630284448356952010-01-24T08:58:37.014-05:002010-01-24T08:58:37.014-05:00The drawer pulls came with the dresser.
BUT when ...The drawer pulls came with the dresser. <br />BUT when I need one like these that was missing from another piece, I purchased 2 of them on EBAY. <br />There are often many different one available there.<br /><br />Also, thrift shops and junk stores might have one or two. <br />DonnaDonna, The Decorated Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01772637069933752736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490180327385502642.post-27915353331393430292010-01-23T23:15:12.344-05:002010-01-23T23:15:12.344-05:00I love these! I have the exact same pulls as the t...I love these! I have the exact same pulls as the tute on a dresser of mine. This is perfect for my coming refinishing project. Only one problem. Somewhere along the lines of passing down the dresser lost a pull. I need a replacement so badly! Where did you get yours?Doviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217960058656142359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490180327385502642.post-12921205484310744142009-12-31T21:47:04.479-05:002009-12-31T21:47:04.479-05:00So happy I came across this awesome blog!So happy I came across this awesome blog!The Jeweled Postcardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10870578229307550287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490180327385502642.post-58724148293249178802009-10-26T10:48:07.839-04:002009-10-26T10:48:07.839-04:00Beautiful drawer pulls. I loved your tutorial and...Beautiful drawer pulls. I loved your tutorial and have just discovered your blog, which I also love. <br /><br />How exciting to find a new blog that I love!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490180327385502642.post-6652892633415749482009-09-08T21:43:53.461-04:002009-09-08T21:43:53.461-04:00that is way cool! thanks for sharing!that is way cool! thanks for sharing!glimmering prizehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257408519835888555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490180327385502642.post-47835468733186841922009-09-08T15:47:36.936-04:002009-09-08T15:47:36.936-04:00Thanks for sharing this. I love the look of patina...Thanks for sharing this. I love the look of patina. I will be trying this on my bedroom set.<br /><br />DianeThe Creative Bohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01833350268593778587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490180327385502642.post-41974938750188616662009-09-08T09:25:28.220-04:002009-09-08T09:25:28.220-04:00Those pulls are sooo beautiful! Thanks for explain...Those pulls are sooo beautiful! Thanks for explaining how you did it!<br /><br />ManuelaThe Pleasures of Homemakinghttp://www.thepleasuresofhomemaking.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490180327385502642.post-73031766544701606042009-09-06T23:54:38.014-04:002009-09-06T23:54:38.014-04:00Thank you for the great tutorial. I love the turq...Thank you for the great tutorial. I love the turquoise-<br />In fact I have been looking for turquoise accents everytime I shop.<br />I love it,<br />LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11497969475360535424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490180327385502642.post-56233087388868611742009-09-06T23:35:29.165-04:002009-09-06T23:35:29.165-04:00Silver and gold r'n b together? Who woulda th...Silver and gold r'n b together? Who woulda thunk?<br />Those pulls are gorgeous.<br />Definitely keeping this in the idea file!paintergalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477665489782815526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490180327385502642.post-69542107884853935772009-09-06T22:38:17.804-04:002009-09-06T22:38:17.804-04:00The drawer pulls turned out just gorgeous. I love...The drawer pulls turned out just gorgeous. I love the use of the silver and gold as the highlights. That seems to give them much more detail and interest. Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, MartyMarty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490180327385502642.post-6430073029318207922009-09-06T21:29:39.265-04:002009-09-06T21:29:39.265-04:00Oh, wow!
Beautifully done!!!
I know exactly what...Oh, wow!<br /><br />Beautifully done!!!<br /><br />I know exactly what you mean about the warm Gulf waters...that's why I love walking along the coast line at night...the air is high 70's and the water feel like a bath tub.<br /><br />Nothing better :)Nataliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14178049413978018095noreply@blogger.com