Gold Dipped Bar Stools
Another item for my daughter’s nursery…these gold dipped bar stools!! I know that I took pictures of these in the kitchen but you can see them much better like this. You’ll see them in her room for the full reveal. Can any of you guess the theme of her room?
I, like probably many of you, have some of these old basic bar stools. These were very popular in the 90’s I think. But I inherited these from my in-laws and actually still have two more which serve me as a sawing station.
I painted these a raspberry pink, since that is one of my daughter’s room colors. But once the theme revealed itself to me (which is another story), I decided to add the gold.
Wow…didn’t it turn out just perfect? These are simply amazing. I think anything dipped in gold makes it that much more fabulous. And it really works for the theme which truthfully I’m DYING to share with you. But {breathe} let’s just wait until the final reveal. Because I have many more awesome projects to show you before the final show.
Here is how I did it: Supplies:
- Gold spray paint (I used Krylon)
- Cardboard
- Painter’s Tape
- Exact-o Knife
- Large pieces of craft paper
After you’ve painted the bar stool the color of your choice and let it fully dry, wrap the stool legs in the craft paper. Then spray the top of the stool with the gold spray paint. 
After you’ve sprayed the top in a few coats and let it dry, flip the stool over. Measure the spot where you want the gold dip to stop and tape it. Repeat the same with all the legs so they will all be uniform. The next part is important: Cut out a square of cardboard about 10×10. Then trace the leg in the middle of the cardboard and cut it out with an exacto knife. Slide the leg down the hole and then you can spray without worrying about your spray paint getting on anything else. But you must let the spray paint dry fully before taking off the cardboard or else it will smear the paint. Repeat with all the legs. 
Seal your stools with your poly/wax of choice. And done!
I thought this was a fun way to jazz up these old tired stools. I don’t use them as stools but rather as side tables. And like I said, they REALLY fit the theme and add so much. Yay! Are you a fan of the gold dipped look? Check out the other items from her room:
- DIY Ruffled Curtains
- Pinwheel Quilt
- Framed Burlap Monogram
- Ribbon Woven Bow Holder
- Alphabet Art
- Paintchip Chandelier
- Painted Vases
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I’m a fan of gold dipped too! They look fantastic 🙂
These are super cute! Love the pink with it too 🙂
Those are absolutely Fabulous! Great Job!
Thank you Shannon! I think they’re fun 🙂
Super cute, thanks for the tutorial, I never would of thought of doing it this way. Sometimes the most obvious evades me.
oh, those are cute!!!! i love the color combos
How cool is that?! I thought you had a can of paint you had to “dip” them into— lol– here comes spray paint- rock on! Love the raspberry pink too, great combo!
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Yes, it’s a bit misleading I know but this is how to get the gold-dipped look without actually having to dip it into paint (which is a VERY tedious thing to do!)
What a fabulous makeover! I love the color and the gold just sets it off! Too cute! Pinning these!
Thank you!
These are SO darling.
When I saw them, I immediately loved em’.
Pinned to store your idea 🙂
If I do it, I’ll make sure and reference you!!
I just LOVE them :)))
Thanks Shannon! I love your blog!
These are just SO stylish now! Love em! Pinning!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Thanks for the pin!
These are super cute Heidi! Saw them on Roadkill Rescue, and now following 🙂
xo, Tanya
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Thanks Tanya! Welcome 🙂
Oh my gosh those are so fun Heidi.
Thanks Beckie! And thanks for featuring on Roadkill Rescue!
Gorgeous! Can’t wait to see the nursery!
I can’t wait to show you!! It turned out amazing!
Those are so fabulous! Thanks for sharing!
Love these! What paint did you use for the pink? I was thinking of doing the same for an end table I have.
To be honest, I can’t remember and it’s not marked. But I got it at Home Depot!
That´s a FABULOUS make over!!!
You turned some ugly stools into something cute and very glamorous!
Great work!
We´ve made a post about it on the blog:
http://todiyornottodiy.blogspot.pt/2013/05/rosa-e-dourado.html
thank you for this awsome tutorial and inspiring blog
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Do you remember the exact name of the gold spray paint you used? I have been searching for weeks for the perfect gold, and this is it!
Krylon brand…not sure of the exact name.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this project-so cute!! I featured you today on my Kick-Off Friday post. Have a wonderful weekend!
http://craftivitydesigns.blogspot.com/2013/06/kick-off-friday_14.html
Erica @ Craftivity Designs
Love these!!! I will be doing this – this coming weekend!!!
They are awesome! I’m going to do this asap, one question though: what kind of paint did you use for the pink raspberry color and how long did you let that dry?
Love the bar stools, I never would have thought to use the pink and gold together but WOW!! What brand of wax do you use on your completed furniture?
I love Annie Sloan clear wax.
Hi! I just tried doing this with similar barstools from Target and couldn’t seem to get the paint to stick . Did your bar stools have a finish before you spray painted them? Or maybe did you sand them before painting? Looks like I’ll have to try again but I want to make sure to get it right this time!
If the paint is not sticking you need to roughen up the surface a bit first so the paint has something to stick to. If the barstools have laminate they will also need oil based primer.
The stools are awesome. I love how you used the cardboard to spray the legs. I never would have thought of that. Thanks for sharing. I found you via dwellinggawker!
I loved the gold dipped stools so much that I tried to simulate the concept here https://hashtagdiy.wordpress.com/2014/02/24/gold-dipped-dining-seats/
Loved your bar stool idea. They inspired me for this up-cycled chair. Here is the link.
http://thelindeetree.com/hot-pink-and-dipped-in-gold/
Great ideas!
LOVE WHAT YOU DID WITH THE BAR STOOLS, TOO CLEVER, I WOULD LOVE TO FEATURE THEM IF THAT WOULD BE OK PLEASE LET ME KNOW,
LAUREN
Thanks! Go ahead and feature them, please include a link back!
Great. After renovation chairs look like new. Awesome Simple DIY
Great redo!! What brand and color pink did you use?!?!
What height are these stools? Love them, thanks!
Oh.. My.. God.. those turned out so amazing.. I’m just left in AWE here by the last picture. I’m definitely going to try this.
So Nice! Did I miss it? What spray paint did you use, please?
Wow, hmm…I don’t remember. I only used gold spray paint and I don’t know which brand. Sorry!
Can I ask how these have held up over time? Any scratches or flaking with the paint? I’m thinking of doing something similar, but wonder what the longevity is like with people using them everyday. Thanks! 🙂
I’m not sure because I didn’t actually use these as kitchen bar stools. However they have held up and I think they should hold up well because spray paint is oil based and really hard to remove.
Hi. I love the gold. I tried searching for the exact gold color by Krylon, is this it? Krylon ColorMaster Paint & Primer Metallic Gold, 15-Oz
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Krylon-ColorMaster-Paint-Primer-Metallic-Gold-15-Oz/163352093
Now, I’m so curious about your daughter’s room theme! I know this is not it, but I cannot help myself – I’m thinking ABBA every time I take a look at these chairs 🙂 For some reason this gold and pink combination reminds them of the band.
Have you posted the pictures from your daughter’s room? Would love to see them 😀
Check out the post Vintage Circus themed nursery!
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I love this idea. This will be a fun way to upcycle old bar stools. I love how you balance the gold seats with the gold feet. I want to try it with navy blue to match my decor. This is such a great idea!
That would be beautiful!
Wow… its awesome
Thanks for such an amazing idea!
If I may ask, what product did you use to seal the golf spray paint?
Nothing. Spray paint is oil-based so it’s very durable.
Creativity level is awesome That golden dip gives grand look
Which tool you are using to make these desk. I want to buy one.
What a great Idea – this will be my next DIY Project –
In which color spray do you use for this?
Any recommendations, please?
I’m not sure, I did these a long time ago. It was probably Rustoleum or Krylon.
These chairs are so comfortable for the kitchen. I want to buy these. Where I can get from
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Pink color stools are really so beautiful.
These chairs are incredible!
it’s a great idea so cool to update them)
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They look fantastic
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Love this Gold Dipped Bar Stools craft, love this furniture :))
I love this stool craft , amazing one. Thanks for sharing this one with us.
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Nice colours combination of gold with pink.
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