So, with Easter just around the corner,
I thought I'd share
a few of my Peter Cottontail Rabbits'n Bunnies...
I have no earthly idea what the bunny to the left is doing,
with his front paws all stuck up in the air like that!
He's too light to be a book end...
so I am calling him my "Boo Bunny" :)
I might just have to put him out on
Halloween, beside a pumpkin...
And a Birdhouse Bunny
and one that seems content to just sit'n smile.
I couldn't pass up on the little
brass paper weight bunny.
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THE START
Here's the "start" of a denim based table runner I found
over at Tolentreasurers... a start, I say,
cut out of old dresses, shirts, and remnants...
the circles are ready for sewing...
Amazing what you can make from simple circles!
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And now to my question....
I've had this Easter Rabbit for at least 10 years, from Walmart.
He stands a good 14 inches tall.
He's made from resin? Kind of heavy hard plastic.
As you can see, he is super PASTEL colored...
And he completely clashes with my jewel toned decor...
but, I don't want to get rid of him...
Is it possible for me to just rub him down with
DARK wood stain?....
Or should I just break out the acrylics, denim colored blues,
apple red for the shirt, brown for his vest, and cream for his "fur"?
I don't want to ruin him so I'm up for any suggestions.
I think what you want is Apple Butter Brown, it
ReplyDeleteis with the acrylic paints. It's a stain you rub on, then wipe it right off. It will get in the nooks and crannies and should lightly tone down the bright white and colors. I did a ceramics class back in the late 70's and after I painted my chalkware, we used the apple butter brown and then glazed it with clear varnish.
It was an AWFULLY long time ago so one of the gals that paint will know best. Try Barb at Barb's Heartstrokes or Vicky at Vicky's Art or Deb at Paxton Valley Folk Art.
Hugs,
Susan
Thanks, and I'll check with these folks. Thanks for being so helpful!
DeleteI would try, in a small spot on the back first, some brown shoe polish. If it is too dark, you could mix it with some tan shoe polish to lighten it a little. Just sort of dab it all over and then wipe it off. I love shoe polish for antiquiing because you can buff it to a nice glow. Can't wait to see your table runner!
ReplyDeleteCathy
wow, shoe polish, this sounds so easy and Ted has many brown shades in his man cave :)THANKS!
DeleteWood stains will usually not adhere to plastics. I would probably paint him with a brush and those inexpensive acrylic paints. They come in many colors, at Wal-Mart and Hobby Lobby.
ReplyDeleteThanks Danice, I'll have to give all this some thought. thanks for your input!
DeleteJoann,
ReplyDeletedo you like the mod-podge look? just cover him completely in fabric, maybe even burlap. just a suggestion. my other thought, and because i paint, would be to re-paint in the desired colors. but i'm still liking the mod podge hehe. O go ahead....let me know what you do with him...curious to see.
xxx susie
I love all these suggestions! I really appreciate them all. I'm really after the darker colors with an antiqued look, so I'll probably go a little darker with some acrylics, then go over it with the either one of the mediums, of brown shoe polish or the Apple Brown, suggested above.
DeleteHis form is just so pretty, I've not seen anymore like him, but he's way too pastel, probably a little fading involved, due to his age. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!