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By: Justin

Justin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:16:04 +0000

Try this link: http://www.woodmagazine.com/materials-guide/finishes/instant-patina-for-brass/

By: Maureen

Maureen — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:41:39 +0000

Thanks!
What instructions did your friend Matt give you to Patina the brass so well?

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:13:25 +0000

we have an attic… we added an elbow from the fixture that attached to a 12″ threaded rod. went up to the attic, blocked out the joists using a 2×4. we drilled a hole thru the block and ceiling slightly larger than the diameter of the rod… slide the fixture thru and added a washer / lock-nut.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:21:40 +0000

How did you alter the instructions to ceiling mount the fixture? I love how it turned out!!!

By: Billy

Billy — Tue, 25 May 2010 23:46:59 +0000

We’ve tried this several times now, and yes, a couple of times we found that the insulation had been scraped off. I’m going to try it again with better wire (the 20 gauge we’ve been using doesn’t have the best insulation). thanks!

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:46:06 +0000

Yea, I followed the directions and used what the instructions outlined. What did the piece look like when you took it apart? Did you see cuts in the wire?

By: Billy

Billy — Tue, 25 May 2010 01:18:27 +0000

I love the adelman chandelier, but am having huge problems with wiring! i’ve done it twice, once with the 26 gauge (which is completely counter to advice from electricians), and again with 20 gauge (very tight squeeze, especially in those swivel joints). Both times i had it working on the table, but once i mounted it, it shorted out. i think it’s just so easy for the insulation to get scraped by all those sharp edges, or for the wire to get twisted when you make adjustments (i was very careful to avoid twisting on my second try)… after many long hours, i’m about to throw in the towel. unless someone has advice on this. did you use 26 gauge?

By: Justin

Justin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:49:53 +0000

thank you! after many many tests on a freshly sanded area of the floor, we ended up using WoCa wood lye from Denmark... sealed using Bona Naturale ... it's supa matte for that unfinished, natural look. maintenance has been relatively easy, good so far. hope that helps!

By: Stacy

Stacy — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:37:51 +0000

I just love your floors in the kitchen. Can you tell me the name of the finish and manufacturer? Thank you so much! Your house is amazing, such great inspiration.