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Repurposed oar

7/31/2018

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Yes, a re-purpose of a re-purpose of an old oar! Living next to water, one just makes use of such things.  
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The above is my original repurpose andpost back in 2014. Since that time, the mason jar had filled with water and the solar lid light had faded.
It was also time for some color! First I wanted to distress it as if it had been by the sea for many years, even though I just live by a lake. Adding Saltwash to some old white paint, I painted both sides of the oar. Saltwash makes paint really thick and lumpy. Painting with some colors that I mixed from old paint and highlighting in spots with mostly a darker turquoise, I achieved the look I was wanting.
The next step is to add the solar fairy lights mason jar lid I ordered from Amazon. Take a u-bolt clamp (with washers) that will fit the jar and drill holes through the oar where the u-bolt clamp will go into and through the oar. Place the jar securely in the u-bolt clamp and screw in the washers. Make sure the lights are working and the jar is secure.
At this point you could place your oar any place you would like. I decided I wanted it on one of the posts on my deck. Chalk the end of your clamp and mark the spot where you would like the oar by pushing securely. This will leave a mark where you can drill holes in the post to put the clamp into so the oar will hang. I also screwed the oar directly onto the post above and below the jar.
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My shabby chic porch/deck - minus the little bird I added later to the oar!
Sharing my post with these AWESOME blogs:
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Our Hopeful Home link
8/7/2018 12:07:55 am

I've always wanted to have a vintage oar for decor but they're all so expensive! I love this project, the color is one of my all time favorites. I have some salt wash I haven't used yet, you give me inspiration! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xo Kathleen

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Jonni
8/7/2018 08:56:49 am

Thank you Kathleen. I'm with you on the color and my salt wash has sit for over a year, too.

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Jann Olson
8/14/2018 10:40:51 pm

What a great repurpose! Thanks for sharing it with SYC.
hugs,
Jann

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Jonni
8/15/2018 11:16:00 am

Thank you!

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