My ex husband's family had an antique organ similar to the one you have. Those "risers" were for candles to sit on as the organ was intially used before electricity was invented and common. The one in my husband's family belonged to a grandfather who was a traveling musician. He played mostly secular music in concert halls and saloons!
I love your style…..and your awesome thriftiness. So great how you deconstruct an organ!!!!!! Wowzfaz. Very cool. I look forward to seeing more of those videos. Please share.
Dawn, you did it once again!!! You are the master of recreating items and making them into something completely different but always beautiful and stunning. Thank you so much for joining together with our shabby Chic sisters. This was a lot of fun. Have a beautiful weekend my friend😊
That organ is stunning! What an amazing find! Those pieces you showed were used to hold candles to provide light for the pianist to see the sheet music.
Love al of your projects Dawn. You always find the greatest items when you thrift and that organ is gorgeous. I would have never thought to flock those birds.
Thank you so much Barbara!! I loved those beat up birds so much. Kinda glad they were in bad shape so I could get them so cheap...and no one else wanted them LOL!!!
I love that people know that and have let me know what they were for. I really like knowing the history of the items I use in my projects. Thanks for the comment Brigette!
Dawn, your creative mind never ceases to amaze me! The candle / cloche holders are stunning, and I can't wait to see how you use the other parts of the organ! Love how you showcased the poster....it happens to be one of my favorite old movies! Have a great holiday weekend!
Amazing how you restored those crows and how you turned those candle holders and the glass top into a bird cage. You're definitely an expert in what you do. I hope you get thousands of views 😂
Spread your dry flocking on wax paper, lay another piece of wax paper on top and use a brayer to roll out the lumps. Fold your wax paper in half to slide the flocking back into your jar.
Exactly!! Did you know that many of these paints are actually made in the same factories then they put the appropriate labels on them for the different companies?
Those two round things off the organ were to hold possible first, candles and later, oil lamps to light the songbook so organist could see how to play.
Dawn that organ was from before the turn of the century. And those two pedestals were to hold kerosene lights so you could read your music in the evening.
Thanks Terri! And no, I didn't purchase the organ, it was free. If you go onto Facebook Market Place you and search pianos or organs you will see many listed for free. Have a great day!!
The two pieces from the organ were candle or oil lamp holders so they could see to play the organ after dark, most early Victorian homes didn't have electricity, so of course they used candles, oil lamps and firelight to see.
I dont have any of the chalking stuff & instead of buying it, I wonder if the tons of sidewalk chalk and blackboard chalk I have left over from when my son used to color the sidewalk would work if I used a an old cheese grater on the chalk sticks to make chalk dust or whatever?? Hmmmm....Lol! Do you think that is the same texture??
Yes it does work! You can grate it then add water to break it down even more. I have also bought colored carpentry chalk to use as well Em! I definitely think you would get the same texture!! Have a great night!
My ex husband's family had an antique organ similar to the one you have. Those "risers" were for candles to sit on as the organ was intially used before electricity was invented and common. The one in my husband's family belonged to a grandfather who was a traveling musician. He played mostly secular music in concert halls and saloons!
Wow!! I love hearing stories like that Kathy! Thank you so much for taking the time to do so!!!
Wow wow wow ❤❤❤❤
Yes, you nailed it! My Gran had a pump organ and she always had oil lamps sitting on the "risers"!
Cool wooden pieces! What great finds!
Thanks Becky.
Always a pleasure to watch you craft amazing work great job Dawn 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
Thanks so much Liz!!😊
Awesome transformations!!! 🖤🐦⬛🖤
Thank you Terry! 😊You are super sweet!!
Sometimes I get bored with videos but not yours. I’m always fascinated with what you will do next. Fantastic work. ❤
Thank you so much Jackie, you made my day!!!😀
I love these especially the bird cage domes ❤
Thank you so much Sally!!!
Oh Dawn I love the way your mind works. Amazing job🐦⬛🐦⬛🐦⬛🐦⬛🐦⬛🐦⬛🐦⬛🐦⬛
Thank you so much Joni!!!🤗
I love your video, everything fall and Halloween! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much Debbie!!
I love your style…..and your awesome thriftiness. So great how you deconstruct an organ!!!!!! Wowzfaz. Very cool. I look forward to seeing more of those videos. Please share.
Thanks so much and I surely will!! Have a wonderful weekend Melanie!!
You did it again, Dawn!! 😃
Thanks again Deborah lol! Have a great weekend!!!
Excellent video! 🧡🍁🧡
Thank you so much!!! 🤗
Fantastic crafts
Thank you so much Heather!!😊
Love it all!
Thank you Lisa!! Have a great day!!
Awesome 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻 TYFS ❤
Thank you Debi! 😊 Have a great weekend!!
VERY PRETTY CRAFTS
Thank you Linda. Have a great weekend!!
That frame is fabulous!!
I have an issue with buying beautiful frames Paula! But only if they're a great price lol!!
Luv them! 🖤
Thank you Sheila!!!
Dawn, you did it once again!!! You are the master of recreating items and making them into something completely different but always beautiful and stunning. Thank you so much for joining together with our shabby Chic sisters. This was a lot of fun. Have a beautiful weekend my friend😊
Thank you so much my sweet friend!! I hope you also have a fabulous weekend!
So incredibly cool!
Thank you Teresa!!
That organ is stunning! What an amazing find! Those pieces you showed were used to hold candles to provide light for the pianist to see the sheet music.
Really! That's awesome to know, candles! Thanks for the info Zoe!! Have a great weekend!
I was thinking oil lamps but same idea.
Love al of your projects Dawn. You always find the greatest items when you thrift and that organ is gorgeous. I would have never thought to flock those birds.
Thank you so much Jody! And thanks again for hosting this collab, one of my very favorites!!!
The risers with crystals are phenomenal 💕💕💕. Thanks for letting me join the collab. Have a great weekend 💕
Thanks Myra! So glad you decided to join us! I think we make a nice Shabby Chic group!!!
Wow, this was awesome. You always have the best ideas. 😊
Thank you Miss Molly!!! 😊
I love these, Dawn! What a great idea with the flocking. You gave the birds new life. Have a wonderful weekend. ❤
Thank you so much Barbara!! I loved those beat up birds so much. Kinda glad they were in bad shape so I could get them so cheap...and no one else wanted them LOL!!!
Great job ladiesincorporating the enchanted shabby look to your DIY”s! Beautifully creative!! ❤
Thank you so much Annie!! 🤗
Loved your projects!
Thanks Brigette! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!
I am in love with every piece... so freaking awesome
Why thank you Lorrianna! That is super sweet!!!
I agree. The wooden pieces were the candle stands on a pump organ
I love that people know that and have let me know what they were for. I really like knowing the history of the items I use in my projects. Thanks for the comment Brigette!
Very nice
Thanks Barbara!!
Dawn, your creative mind never ceases to amaze me! The candle / cloche holders are stunning, and I can't wait to see how you use the other parts of the organ! Love how you showcased the poster....it happens to be one of my favorite old movies! Have a great holiday weekend!
Thank you so much Lori!!! I hope you also have a fabulous holiday weekend!!
Hi Dawn! WOW! Very creative and spooktacular! Love them! Great job! - Kristin
Thanks so much Kristin!! I hope you have a fabulous weekend!!!
Amazing how you restored those crows and how you turned those candle holders and the glass top into a bird cage. You're definitely an expert in what you do. I hope you get thousands of views 😂
Thanks so much Funny! 😊 LOL, I also hope I get thousands of views, cross your fingers for me!!
Spread your dry flocking on wax paper, lay another piece of wax paper on top and use a brayer to roll out the lumps. Fold your wax paper in half to slide the flocking back into your jar.
Thanks Mountaingirl!!!
My daughter just bought me a quart of color place and a gallon of gladden paint, the gladden was $14, the quart was $5, at Walmart. It was great.
Exactly!! Did you know that many of these paints are actually made in the same factories then they put the appropriate labels on them for the different companies?
Those two round things off the organ were to hold possible first, candles and later, oil lamps to light the songbook so organist could see how to play.
Thanks so much for your comment LaLadybug! Have a wonderful week!
Clever woman 😍
Thanks Deborah!! Makin' me blush!
Dawn that organ was from before the turn of the century. And those two pedestals were to hold kerosene lights so you could read your music in the evening.
Thanks Sherry! I love knowing the history and original purpose of the items I use! Have a great night!!!
Love your DIYS! Wow... did you purchase the Gorgeous organ??? It's absolutely Stunning!!!😊
Thanks Terri! And no, I didn't purchase the organ, it was free. If you go onto Facebook Market Place you and search pianos or organs you will see many listed for free. Have a great day!!
The two pieces from the organ were candle or oil lamp holders so they could see to play the organ after dark, most early Victorian homes didn't have electricity, so of course they used candles, oil lamps and firelight to see.
Thanks Jessica. The educated responses to my question have been fabulous! I appreciate your comment very much!!
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Thanks Clint!!
These are for oil lamps because, at the time, there was no electricity.
Thanks Kim!!!
I think the organ peices were for oil lamps.
I think you're right Carol!! That seems to be what everyone is saying. I love knowing the history of the items I use in my projects!
The pedestals were for kerosene lamps.
Thanks Linda!!
As old as that organ is, i would surmise they are candle holders.
Makes good sense Melba!!
I dont have any of the chalking stuff & instead of buying it, I wonder if the tons of sidewalk chalk and blackboard chalk I have left over from when my son used to color the sidewalk would work if I used a an old cheese grater on the chalk sticks to make chalk dust or whatever?? Hmmmm....Lol! Do you think that is the same texture??
Yes it does work! You can grate it then add water to break it down even more. I have also bought colored carpentry chalk to use as well Em! I definitely think you would get the same texture!! Have a great night!
A group of crows is called a “murder” so the framed murder poster next to the crows is PERFECTION!!
You are right! That is what they are called, I totally forgot that! You are a genius Kandy!!
platform to hold gas lanterns while someone trying to see while playing the organ
Thanks Les!!