spray painted bird on stand

Birds are so popular right now in home décor. Birds are showing up on pillows, curtains, plates and wall art. They are everywhere! Sometimes the best way to incorporate a new design is starting with something simple and neutral. I decided I wanted a bird perched on a pedestal, so I set out to find a bird, and Hobby Lobby came through! In the spring shop garden section, I found a perfect bird, BUT it was not the color I was hoping for…which was no problem, because that’s an easy fix! You won’t believe what I used as the pedestal!

For this project, I used the following supplies:

• Bird (I found mine at Hobby Lobby for 40% off)
• Something for a pedestal (I used a antique brass fixture backplate, but a piece of wood will work)
• Waverly chalk paint in white
• Apple Barrel white glossy paint
• folkArt metallic paint in Sahara Gold
• Foam paintbrush
• Hot glue gun

I found this light fixture plate at a thrift store in a miscellaneous hardware bucket for twenty five cents. The brushed antique brass finish was VERY 1990’s, so I refreshed it with a few coats of gold acrylic paint.

While that was drying, I used white chalk paint to paint the little gray bird. 

After the chalk paint was dry, I painted a glossy white over the chalk paint. I wanted a bit of sheen on the bird to complement the gold base.

After both pieces were dry, it was time to assemble! I love the smooth gold appearance of the base. 

I applied hot glue around the center ring and set the bird on top.

Such a SIMPLE project, but it looks so polished and much more expensive than it was to create! 

The bird doesn’t need a base, but I love to add just a little something extra to make it different! There are so many possibilities for bases. You could use a wood block or candleholder. I encourage you to think outside of the box and get creative with things you may already have.

I think this bird is perfect setting on a shelf or end table! 

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Last Updated on May 1, 2023