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Parlor - ceiling, medallion and crown molding painted white


otterine

I primed the ceiling side with white paint and the upper floor with black. I figured I'd have some warping to deal with since there in an exposed overhang, but the board remained relatively flat without any need for weighting it as the paint dried. I hope I can keep the warping to a minimum and that the eventual trims will help keep things aligned properly.

For the crown molding, I went with a fancy real life sized carved trim that ties in well with the large medallion. I've painted the trim white to match the ceiling. The painting is Elizabeth Wharton Drexel by Giovanni Boldini, 1905. I need to age the frame and print the final copy of this portrait. Right now, it's just computer paper.

Painting the ceiling, medallion and crown molding all white really helped unify the look. I think it's going to work really well for this room.

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<sigh> I think I'm running out of superlatives for your superb work, my dear. So I'll ask a question: Where did you get the awesome lamp?

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Was the chandelier modified? My next project is a 1:12 Victorian-style Golden Gate View like the one I used to live in in San Francisco. The chandelier and sconces remind me of that style. I can't wait to play around with the Brodnax Victorian wallpapers for that project!

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The sconces and chandelier were both kits. You can see my blog posts here, here and here. You can buy these already assembled for more money, though they will be in their molded plastic colors...black for the sconces and brass for the chandelier. I painted the chandelier black to match the sconces. You can contact Molly's Minis for those lights as well.

Is your Golden Gate View an American Craft Products kit? I have that kit, and it might be my next project, too. :D Though I will be going with more Arts & Crafts influences.

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