Making A Hobby Space Projects
Making A Hobby Space – Cooler
Not complaining, but wow has it been hot this week! I have been boiling over with enthusiasm but sweating it out on the projects. So I had to do something. While I was cleaning out the workshop I discovered a couple of old and dirty fans that I had inherited. They worked but one was missing a base, and both looked pretty naff.
After a quick clean up they were presentable – but boring.
I undercoated them using Halfords Black Primer…
And using some Rustoleum Painter’s Touch craft enamel paints and sponges I did a very quick transformation.
. I cut the sponge into finger width pieces, applied the paint to it, and dabbing and swirling got a more weathered and used effect. The base and cage was done in Old Penny Bronze and the motor housing and fan-blade in Bronze with highlights of Antique Gold.
I started this in the morning before work, stripping, cleaning and undercoating and finished it that night after tea. A quick and easy project but now looks a lot better.
The second larger fan was more of a challenge as it had no base. However, I have beams in the ceiling of my studio area and workshop so I thought a hanging fan would be ideal and could be positioned anywhere near where I am working.
I had an old ‘over the door’ coat rack and a bit a picture frame and with a bit of bending, cutting and screwing I made a support.
I used the same process and techniques to give it an old steampunk look.
So now I am a lot cooler and ready for the next project…
Nice little different project!