How To Make New Iron Brackets Look Old

Slowly but surely the half bath is coming along. 

I made two shelves to hang above the toilet. It was a fairly easy process. I stained some wood after The Hubster cut the board to size for me. Then I used my Hobby Lobby iron brackets that I purchased at 50%.

This is how the brackets originally looked. I decided that they were too new looking and I wanted to make them look old and rusty. While I was painting them I also noticed that they were broken in places but I decided that was fine because it would just add to their charm.

To help achieve the rusty iron look I was going for I used my Annie Sloan Old White.

With a sponge brush I added the white all over. You could use a regular paint brush if you want. 

Next I used a damp paper towel and just started wiping the Old White off. If I wiped too much off I just added it again and then repeated wiping.

Next I used some antiquing medium I had on hand.

I dabbed some medium on a damp paper towel and just started rubbing it all over the bracket.

It was a super easy project and one that you can't mess up! If you do not quite like how they are looking all you do is keep adding and taking off till you achieve just the right amount of rusty goodness.

Attaching the brackets required a straight edge, a measuring tape plus a little patience. 

To get them hung required a leveler and The Hubster.

Here is a little sneak peek at whats to come next!:) I am in the process of adorning the shelves. Once I am done I will be sure to share! 

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