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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Leave it or "enhance" it?  |
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
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 Posted - Aug 21 2020 : 11:53:36 AM
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So, I am having fun in the Bowl filler swaps but do not own a dough bowl. Didn't want to buy new. So, had a look around the Goodwill and found this. An Ellinegr's Agatized bowl. (Had to go to Google to see what that was) This one is 11 1/2" across and is sold for $24.00. I'm thrilled with my $1.99 find. But....do I leave the finish as is, or give it a more rustic, well-loved color/finish? 
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
http://www.pinkroomponderings.blogspot.com/
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2382 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Aug 21 2020 : 12:08:38 PM
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I would leave it as is. Since it is chemically treated I'm not sure how you would rusticate it or how you could tell ahead if it would look right or not.
Judith
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
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Posted - Aug 21 2020 : 12:43:39 PM
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One could enhance the exterior by cutting those plastic credit cards we get in the mail into small pieces and making a mosaic of them by gluing them on the bowl. I would also use expired membership cards and driver's licenses. I haven't done this myself . . . yet. I do have a supply of cut up cards if you want them.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Aug 21 2020 : 1:16:40 PM
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I don’t know much about those bowls but I do agree with Marie. I personally would decorate it. You could also wrap and glue twine around it, glue gem or beads, if you are an artist maybe paint a design. Match it to your personal style.
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7114 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 21 2020 : 1:33:36 PM
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Angie, I like a distressed look. Try sanding the bottom with coarse sandpaper. If you can take the finish off then try a stain you like. If it works you can do the bowl, if not nothing is lost, but your time & a little effort.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Aug 21 2020 : 4:16:38 PM
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Angie! Great bowl! It actually kind of reminds me of those antique redware bowls. I think it'd be kind of cool if you painted it to look like one of those - in redware style! Plus wouldn't that be perfect with fillers! Can't wait to see what you come up with! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 21 2020 : 4:42:11 PM
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I like it as is, especially the inside, but decorating the outside is definitely an idea.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6722 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Aug 21 2020 : 5:08:15 PM
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I too would leave it too as your bowl has so much character.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the ocean.” Lord Byron”
Women are Angels, and
when someone breaks our wings we simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We’re flexible like that.
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
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Posted - Aug 21 2020 : 5:21:07 PM
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Oh boy! So many ideas here! I am a mixed media artist and am very tempted to either collage on it or yes, like Nini said to give it that redware look. But as you say, some sanding will be involved. I'll post a picture IF I do alter it.
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
http://www.pinkroomponderings.blogspot.com/
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9438 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9438 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2020 : 04:08:58 AM
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Great find! I would leave as is but you know what you like best!
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4407 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
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Posted - Aug 24 2020 : 4:48:55 PM
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Ohhhh, such a SWEET find at 1.99!!! ( I was a poet and didnt know it, lol)
Truly a gorgeous bowl as is, but the artist inside my head says DECORATE, DESIGN, COLOR!! SO if it were mine, I'd probably sand, distress and paint an American Indian design. Leave the inside original. Super lovely. Do what makes your heart move....
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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Leave it or "enhance" it?
