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Acidic food (like tomatoes can cause dark spots on metal or silver items. I would test the inside of the silver pitcher for lead before drinking water out of it. After I clean metal items that will not be painted, I coat them with food grade mineral oil. It prevents tarnish, spotting and rust. Just apply with a soft, dry, lint free cloth and let it sit for 10-20 minutes then lightly wipe down the item. I do this with all of my real silver items also.
No rubnbuff on the frame with the mirror in it-use a white wax instead (make your own with a few drops of white paint in a tablespoon or so of clear wax) and the white wax will make the carved decorations of the frame really pop.
Yes , to the rub and buff for the mirror , and yes, remove the glass. It makes artwork look so much better because there is no glare. It's definitely a more high-end end look. 😊
I really like that you enhance the look of the project and bring it back to life. You don't reinvent the wheel (lol) I like that and I can probable do that. ty
I love all that you did in this video. When I see thrift store hauls, I often see duplicate items of things I've let go in years past and it breaks my heart that I didn't see the value of them then! Oh well, now that I've seen how to transform them into something beautiful, I guess I'll have to go out and re-purchase things like the ones I've let go. LOL You do beautiful work and are very creative!!!
I do the same Rebecca! I've donated so many items that could have been made over. But I figure it will do someone else good. We can't hang on to all the good stuff! Have fun with your projects!
Rub n buff. I also use a white wash. Depends on what mood I am in, I try to use different methods because some people like it different ways. I love Mary! Thank you for the microfiber cloth tip! ❤
I would put something on the mirror to make it pop. I love your rub-n-buff technique. You have very wonderful ideas in transforming old into new and give someones trash new life.
Hi Cindy, happy winter. It’s cold here in Florida, something I’m not used to for almost 2 week now. Great video. Love the frames you found with all that beautiful details. That rub n buff is great stuff. I haven’t had much luck in finding those type of frame n if I do the price is ridiculous. I think you found some awesome things. It’s so much fun when you get home n you can’t wait to start up cycling. I’m getting carried away. Yes, I think you should add some rub n buff to the mirror. It looks lonely just hanging there. Give it some pop. LOL My favorite were 2 the bird on that candle stand n the picture frame you worked on with mixing rub n buff. Turned out so pretty. Hope all is well in your home n you n Steve stay healthy. God bless my friend. ♥️♥️🥰👍🌟🌟
I've heard it is cold in FL! Crazy weather in the south this year. It's cold here and we have had snow several times. Thanks for the idea about using rub n buff on the mirror - I agree it needs some help! I'm going to use this mirror in one of our guest rooms soon. I only have it hanging in the dining room termporarily. Stay warn Shelly!🥰
The brushes I use for Rub n Buff are cheapy artisits brushes. I clean them with Scrubby Soap and they come so clean! Once I have used them over the over and over again, I toss them. But I get alot of use out of them first! Here is an affiliate link to Scrubby Soap if you are interested! It's amazing stuff! bit.ly/42bY36C
I was going to say leave the mirror as is, but I see everyone saying to add rub and buff. 😊 I love all the things you do. The black marker is a nice trick.
Live your ideas.. such a confident attitude!! Bird is my favorite! Black spots on silver are tarnish. Toothpaste may be enuf to rub spots out followed by washing. Good luck.
Isn't that trim amazing?? I have it linked in the video description. Here is an affiliate link to Wood U Bend products. You will see so many gorgeous designs! bit.ly/4dCGXpb
I love little birds too. I did not mod podge the print. Currently it is in an area of my home out of direct sunlight and traffic. It's tucked away on a wall where not one really walks by. I will probably get non glare glass to protect it eventually!
Very lightly rub n buff on the mirror but I’d stick to the very edges not a harsh line either😅. My favorite is the bird hands down. The old floral print in the beautiful frame is my second favorite.😊❤
simichrome polish a pink paste I get mine from amazon will buff those dark spots out, i use old battery toothbrush think the spots could be from just the chlorine in water left sitting?
Yvonne from GINGERGHICK REHAB ordered a too from Amazon which inserts he glazing points with a gun and he backs with craft paper she uses a gun for double sick tape
Rub ‘n Buff the frame! Sorry, Cindy, but I don’t want any picture (unless it’s an oil) without a frame-just a personal preference! My favorite would be…… all of them! Just can’t choose. Good video, pretty pieces, and a great crafter. Thanks.
Thanks for your input Sarah! No need to apologize! We all have different tastes and that what makes our world amazing! If I find some non glare glass, I might have to add it to the frame!
Love the bracket, picture and shelf.. great job🌹I have lots of linen napkins, I don’t use them like I used to, I would be delighted to share with u, I love linen, my favorite fabric.. I will send u an email if u r interested.. thx 🌹
Omgoodness, you are so kind to offer! Thanks so much!🥰 You can contact me through my website. I can't share my email here due to scammers. Go to the contact page on my site: www.reinventeddelaware.com/
Turn your thrift store treasures into stunning home decor! In this DIY tutorial, I'll show you how to transform forgotten secondhand finds into beautiful pieces that will elevate your home's style without breaking the bank. 🏠✨
Thanks for watching! If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments below.
🛍 🛒 🤩 SHOPPING LINKS ⬇ ⬇
Earth Brite Cleaner:
rstyle.me/+wY4NIYRnSoX2295PR28BXA
White Green Cleaning Cloths:
rstyle.me/+FoV481ihVCMdUfJ4ya6mYQ
Dixie Belle Silk Paint:
bit.ly/4hncNaG
Wood U Bend:
bit.ly/4dCGXpb
==============================
VISIT MARY AT WHITE COTTAGE CO:
www.youtube.com/ @whitecottagecompany
===============================
VIDEOS MENTIONED:
My Recent Thrift Store Haul:
th-cam.com/video/eVkiuqyrOEU/w-d-xo.html
Repurposed Vintage Window Art:
th-cam.com/video/OOkblIFn__Q/w-d-xo.html
Christmas Home Tour:
th-cam.com/video/5aLJLP-HsdM/w-d-xo.html
===============================
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Acidic food (like tomatoes can cause dark spots on metal or silver items. I would test the inside of the silver pitcher for lead before drinking water out of it. After I clean metal items that will not be painted, I coat them with food grade mineral oil. It prevents tarnish, spotting and rust. Just apply with a soft, dry, lint free cloth and let it sit for 10-20 minutes then lightly wipe down the item. I do this with all of my real silver items also.
That's a great tip about using mineral oil! I'm going to give that a try! Thanks so much for sharing the info!
Lead testing kits are available on Amazon 😊
Yes, Rub n buff the mirror!
I'm leaning that way too!
No rubnbuff on the frame with the mirror in it-use a white wax instead (make your own with a few drops of white paint in a tablespoon or so of clear wax) and the white wax will make the carved decorations of the frame really pop.
I love that idea! Thanks for sharing!
Can you do that for dark wax, like add a few drops of brown to clear wax?
😮😮😮😮 ooh wow
Myfavorite is the shelf. Yes, do same rub n buff on mirror frame. Yes take off glass from other 2 pitures!
I'm loving the shelf too1 Rub n buff is great stuff!
Yes , to the rub and buff for the mirror , and yes, remove the glass. It makes artwork look so much better because there is no glare. It's definitely a more high-end end look. 😊
I agree about the glass! It. looks so good in person! I can't decide if I should try non glare glass though. Still deciding!
Rub n buff would be great on the mirror! It would bring out the details and I think it would be gorgeous!
I agree with you!
I really like that you enhance the look of the project and bring it back to life. You don't reinvent the wheel (lol) I like that and I can probable do that. ty
Thanks so much! You definetely can do that! It's so much fun to upcycle older pieces and make them look new again!
I like the idea of using rub n buff on the dark mirror frame!
Me too! Thanks for chiming in!
Love each one. Can't pick just one for a fave. Yes, use rub & buff to bring out details in the mirror😊
It’s hard to choose a favorite, isn’t it? And I agree about the mirror!
Yes rub and buff would bring out the detail on the mirror 😊
I think so too! Thanks for chiming in!😊
I loved the bird, the shelf and the little white finial! Really I liked the, all!
The hole in that piece by your coffee bar is the perfect place to hang a tea towel.
I never even thought of that! Genius!☺️
I love all that you did in this video. When I see thrift store hauls, I often see duplicate items of things I've let go in years past and it breaks my heart that I didn't see the value of them then! Oh well, now that I've seen how to transform them into something beautiful, I guess I'll have to go out and re-purchase things like the ones I've let go. LOL You do beautiful work and are very creative!!!
I do the same Rebecca! I've donated so many items that could have been made over. But I figure it will do someone else good. We can't hang on to all the good stuff! Have fun with your projects!
My favorites were the bracket and the shelf. I love Mary and I’m so glad I found you too!
I love those brackets and I am always keeping my eye open for them. Mary is so much fun to watch!
My favorite was the bird,but ALL of these are so pretty. Well Done ❤
Thank you Charlene!🥰
Great video Cindy! My fav was the frame makeovers; they came out beautifully!
The ceramic bird and the picture frames are my favourite!! Everything you made is absolutely beautiful ❤ Thank you for sharing!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for watching!🥰
I loved all the projects especially the shelf with the wooden trim … I think a tiny bit of rub on the mirror would be so pretty! 🩷😁
Rub n Buff makes everything look better!
I love the bird. ❤
She's such a cutie!
Thank you Cindy I love what you do. The bird transformation was my favorite. I have a rabbit that I’m going to use your method.
Omgoodness, your little bunny will look so cute!
Yes. Rub n buff mirror
I'm leaning that way too!
I have found that using a nail file to sand detailed areas works really well.
That’s a brilliant idea!
Turned out beautiful
These were fun makeovers - thank you!
The frame 💜
Same here! I want to find more to makeover!
Rub and buff the dark mirror frame to show the detail. Love what you do!
I agreee - rub n buff will help that little mirror! Thanks for the encouraging words!
Shelf and the frame..luv Mary's channel also
Doesn't Mary have great projects?? so inspiring!
Very nice ,great job❤, bird and shelf my favorites, but all are beautiful
Yes, the rub n buff would bring out the details in the mirror.
I agree Carol! Thanks!
I can’t choose one they all have a special something on each project! Thanks
Thanks for the encouragement!
Beautiful job on everything. I think I would try a muted bronze on the mirror
That's sound lovely!
Rub n buff. I also use a white wash. Depends on what mood I am in, I try to use different methods because some people like it different ways. I love Mary! Thank you for the microfiber cloth tip! ❤
You are so right Brenda, we all have different tastes. If you sell your items you have to make your customers happy!
@ truth! By the way I have learned so much from you, that I have decided to change a few things! Thanks!
love the tray with pitchers i would white chalk paint black mirror then lightly sand with block to bring out patterns
I love that idea!!
The shelf was my favorite. Go light on the frame with rub n buff. I like it as is because it pops with the neutral color of your decor just below it.
Great idea about going light on the mirror frame Karen! Thanks😊
The mirror looks too rustic for rub n buffkin
Found your channel and love that you mentioned Mary from White Cottage Co. I adore her and her channel ❤. Looking forward to watching your videos! 😊
I have lunch with Mary's videos each week! She is so creative!
All the projects were great!
So glad you enjoyed them!
I would put something on the mirror to make it pop. I love your rub-n-buff technique. You have very wonderful ideas in transforming old into new and give someones trash new life.
I'm liking the rub n buff idea too! It's amazing stuff. Thanks for your encouraging words😊
The shelf was my favorite.
It was such a deal!
Yes you should rub and buff that mirror. Everything looks beautiful.
Thanks so much!
Love Mary's channel. Bird stand.
Mary is so creative!
Mary is a Sweetie 🕊🤍
Hi Cindy, happy winter. It’s cold here in Florida, something I’m not used to for almost 2 week now.
Great video. Love the frames you found with all that beautiful details. That rub n buff is great stuff. I haven’t had much luck in finding those type of frame n if I do the price is ridiculous.
I think you found some awesome things. It’s so much fun when you get home n you can’t wait to start up cycling. I’m getting carried away. Yes, I think you should add some rub n buff to the mirror. It looks lonely just hanging there. Give it some pop. LOL My favorite were 2 the bird on that candle stand n the picture frame you worked on with mixing rub n buff. Turned out so pretty.
Hope all is well in your home n you n Steve stay healthy. God bless my friend.
♥️♥️🥰👍🌟🌟
I've heard it is cold in FL! Crazy weather in the south this year. It's cold here and we have had snow several times. Thanks for the idea about using rub n buff on the mirror - I agree it needs some help! I'm going to use this mirror in one of our guest rooms soon. I only have it hanging in the dining room termporarily. Stay warn Shelly!🥰
As a Floridan, I'm plenty done with wearing a coat and sweatshirts every day 😉
So beautiful, Cindy! Q: how do you clean/store your brushes for Rub n Buff? Stay warm! ~kelly
The brushes I use for Rub n Buff are cheapy artisits brushes. I clean them with Scrubby Soap and they come so clean! Once I have used them over the over and over again, I toss them. But I get alot of use out of them first! Here is an affiliate link to Scrubby Soap if you are interested! It's amazing stuff! bit.ly/42bY36C
I donated a shelf exactly like you redid as we were moving. Wish I had kept it…it looks so perfect the way you do it!
I'm kinda chuckling, how often I have done the same sort of thing! Hopefully you will find another one!
I would rub and buff the black mirror to match the rest of your frames. I liked everything Hard to pick
8nvest in a frame point driver to hold the backing in the frame, they are not very expensive and they are great to have.
Thanks for the tip! I'll have to get one of those.
I loved the bird!
She's a cutie for sure!
White Cottage co. Is also great
Isn'y Mary amazing! She has great ideas!
Yes to run N buff on the mirror I love your projects
Thanks Heather! They were fun to work on 😊
To hold the backing of frames in get a package of "turn buttons" tabs you screw into WOOD frames. I got mine from Michael's
Thanks for this tip! I will look for those!
@ReinventedDelaware they're the perfect item!
I was going to say leave the mirror as is, but I see everyone saying to add rub and buff. 😊
I love all the things you do. The black marker is a nice trick.
I'm kinda thinking the rub n buff would help the mirror! Mary has several videos about using the black marker - it worked great!
yes! rub n buff the frame!!
I agree Nancy!
All looks beautiful
Thank you so much!
OMG! I just cant pick a favorite! Loved them all! ❤❤❤
Thanks, I'm so glad you loved them all!
I live in Delaware, too.. So glad I found your site!
Isn't Delaware a sweet little state! I'm so glad you found our channel too!
Live your ideas.. such a confident attitude!! Bird is my favorite! Black spots on silver are tarnish. Toothpaste may be enuf to rub spots out followed by washing. Good luck.
Thank you for the tip, I'll try that! So glad you enjoy the videos!
Where did you get that gadget that you removed the charcoal paint from the mirror x
I bought it at my local hardware store. It's a tool that holds razor blades. Ask you local hardware store - they will have them!
The shelf and frame. I lived the rub n buff. What 2 colors did you use to mix?
I mixed European Gold and Autumn Gold. It turned out pretty good!
Wow I need that trim you heat up ? Where can I get that ?
Isn't that trim amazing?? I have it linked in the video description. Here is an affiliate link to Wood U Bend products. You will see so many gorgeous designs! bit.ly/4dCGXpb
I love them all, but probably loved the dove more.
Isn't that little bird the sweetest? I love the paint when it gets thick like clay!
I'm a bird girl when it comes to decor so of course I choose the bird. Did you modge podge the print without the glass? If not how did you protect it?
I love little birds too. I did not mod podge the print. Currently it is in an area of my home out of direct sunlight and traffic. It's tucked away on a wall where not one really walks by. I will probably get non glare glass to protect it eventually!
Very lightly rub n buff on the mirror but I’d stick to the very edges not a harsh line either😅. My favorite is the bird hands down. The old floral print in the beautiful frame is my second favorite.😊❤
I'm looking at that sweet little bird as I type this reply - she's such a cutie!
simichrome polish a pink paste I get mine from amazon will buff those dark spots out, i use old battery toothbrush think the spots could be from just the chlorine in water left sitting?
Thanks for this info - I just added the polish to my Amazon cart!
loveeee mary
Me too!
I liked the shelf
Thanks - I like it too!
Yvonne from GINGERGHICK REHAB ordered a too from Amazon which inserts he glazing points with a gun and he backs with craft paper she uses a gun for double sick tape
Those are great ideas!! Thanks so much for sharing!
Rub ‘n Buff the frame! Sorry, Cindy, but I don’t want any picture (unless it’s an oil) without a frame-just a personal preference! My favorite would be…… all of them! Just can’t choose. Good video, pretty pieces, and a great crafter. Thanks.
Thanks for your input Sarah! No need to apologize! We all have different tastes and that what makes our world amazing! If I find some non glare glass, I might have to add it to the frame!
Yes, rub and buff to the mirror!
I'm thinking the same!
Rub and buff mirror
I agree!
Rub n buff on mirror frame
I agree!
No run and buff on mirror
Thanks for chiming in Brenda!
Yes, rub n buf the mirror.
I love that look!
Absolutely…rub and buff away. It should bring out the beauty of the frame with all it ‘s detail.
I agree! Rub n buff is amazing stuff, isn't it?
Yes rub n buff
We're on the same page!
Love the bracket, picture and shelf.. great job🌹I have lots of linen napkins, I don’t use them like I used to, I would be delighted to share with u, I love linen, my favorite fabric.. I will send u an email if u r interested.. thx 🌹
Omgoodness, you are so kind to offer! Thanks so much!🥰 You can contact me through my website. I can't share my email here due to scammers. Go to the contact page on my site: www.reinventeddelaware.com/
Yes, rub n buff
I'm leaning that way too!
Love it all! I need some rub and buff!
I don’t think u should remove the glass--the dust will get it
Thats true but it looks so good without the glass. Maybe I should try non glare glass.
Yes, definitely needs some rub and buff on the mirror.
Yes and yes!
Rub and buff
I agree!
I donated a shelf exactly like you redid as we were moving. Wish I had kept it…it looks so perfect the way you do it!