Chandelier Makeover

So I didn't take before pictures...if I had you'd be even more impressed.
This was a early 1960s style chandelier with beveled glass plated all the way around, each with a groovy kind of starburst etched in its center. It was fairly shideous, but I saw the potential even through all its brassy, tacky glory.
I "heavy metaled" it right on up with a row of steel chain (oxidized) and a row of brass ball chain (also oxidized). I changed out the center chain it hangs from to a larger version of the steel kind I used for the swags. I think the chains give it a feminine touch in spite of their rusty masculinity. It still cuts a classic silhouette.
This piece has a great armeture, this ball in the center is one of my favorite features. I think it has a spider-machine kind of look.
I applied layers of chemicals to oxidize the metal, making it look like something that's been hanging in a courtyard or dungeon for ages.
I also sculpted faux wax around the candelabra sleeves for a dripping effect. I painted them with bronze paint and have since applied a blue patina to them since this picture was taken.
I'm taking it to Scott's Antique Show in Atlanta for this weekend to be featured in my booth; I'll be interested to see what that crowd thinks of it. If it doesn't sell there, don't worry-it will go straight to my Etsy store!
Thanks for dropping by!

I am grateful for:

My insatiable need to cobble, fiddle with, modify, improve, change nearly every object I come in contact with.
My close friends; plentiful, gracious, supportive and brilliant.
My family who are a constant source of joy, love, hilarity and comfort. They are my anchor, without them I'd be adrift.

The joy I get from pursuing my many passions.
The weather, all of it.
The smell of clean bleached sheets as I crawl in to bed for a long night of sleep; the calm before the Atlanta Storm.
The dreams I will have tonight, the places I will go, the fantasies of living my life to the fullest as I do in my dream world.
I keep journals for things I'm grateful for. Thanks for reading this random assortment.