So I was in the mood of experimenting with different techniques in my furniture makeover and I came up with the idea of using Aluminum Foil.
To give the table a DIY Faux Silver Leaf transformation.
The table I was going to use this method on was a really old table I had in my house for almost twenty years so it really wasn’t an issue if it didn’t work out for me.
Here is how it looked Before
This table already had undergone several transformations. First off its original legs were Silver in color but since it was so old that it had become rusty. Hence I painted it all black.
Then after a few years I spray painted the entire top Silver.
Now here we are back at it again with another makeover session.
Material Needed for this Project
Scissors
Paint Brush
Ruler
So I didn’t mind the silver spray painted top and kept that as my base, using my masking tape I taped off the table into squares.
I ended up with about twenty squares.
On top of the masking tape I painted the squares in the different shades of pastels alternating between the boxes.
I let the squares dry while I worked on the Aluminum Foil to give the Faux Silver Leaf Effect.
So I cut up about twenty Triangles out of the Aluminum Foil for the square boxes, the idea was that it would be half silver and half the color of the paint.
You can play around and see how you want the placement of the Foil to be like and after that using Mod Podge apply a thin layer and place the foil on top and seal it on.
The last part was to tackle the legs of the table.
So you know the Gold Dipped Legs trend that I have done on multiple projects for instance my Chair Makeover.
I wanted to do the same on this table but more like half Aluminum Foil and the other half would be the existing black paint.
I covered up round about 3/4 of the legs with the foil and using the same Glue technique I did for the top.
And that was basically it.
Let it dry completely before you start using the table.
This table definitely gives me vibes of my Coffee Table Gets the Royal treatment transfomration.
How stunning and super budget friendly was this whole makeover?
Would you do this on your own furniture piece?
I would love to know!
Kim~madeinaday says
What a great makeover! You have such fabulous projects! Thanks so much for joining my hobnob this month Welcome!
Kim
Leigh Anne - Houseologie.com says
Great idea!! Thanks for sharing at Link It or Lump It this week! :-)
melindacaldwell says
Stopping by from The Inspiration Board: Creative Party. Love silver leaf! You make it look so easy to do :) Thanks for sharing:)
Anam Salimi says
Aww Thankyou Kim :)
Anam Salimi says
Thankyou :)
Anam Salimi says
Thankyou for stopping by Melinda :)
Felissa (Two Little Cavaliers) says
What a great new look for the table! I would be honored if you would hop over and share with us at Inspire Us Tuesdays (http://twolittlecavaliers.com/2014/09/inspire-us-tuesdays-lets-go-glamping.html)
Erlene says
Hi Anam. Came over from the Blog Hobnob and love your creativity. Would love if you came and shared this Sunday at 6pm PST on the Merry Monday Link Party. BTW- tried to follow using your G+ button at the top of your blog and it goes to the G+ main page, not to your personal profile.
Anam Salimi says
Thankyou :)
Anam Salimi says
Aww Thankyou I sure will link up. I tried fixing the button, thanks for letting me know :)
creativelyrenewedcom says
What a great idea. I’ve been looking for some ideas to do with some old tables. This is inspiring!
Anam Salimi says
Thankyou. Glad you liked it :)
Debi @ Adorned From Above says
Thanks for sharing with Adorned From Above’s Link Party. Have a great week.
Debi @ Adorned From Above
Ginger says
Very creative idea! Thanks for linking up to Gingerly Made!
Jann Olson says
This is so creative. I love the diamond pattern! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Anam Salimi (Delicious And DIY) says
Thankyou :)
Anam Salimi (Delicious And DIY) says
Aww Thankyou :)
Anam Salimi (Delicious And DIY) says
Thankyou. I know I love the diamond pattern aswell :)
Claire Vericker says
I like this so much. I was hoping you were going to show the mirror too. It is my first time here. I love color, pattern and texture.