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Faux Brass Capped Feet (A.K.A Ferrules and Sabots)

Here’s a quick little project that adds a little pop to your furniture.

You may have noticed in the red buffet makeover, that the feet of said buffet were sporting a little touch of metal.

You see, I have this thing for metal feet on furniture. Once I saw brass feet on the vintage chair for Grunt Labor that now sits in our living room, it was a done deal.

I’m takin’ it home, baby.

I’m sure you could buy these brass caps, also known as ferrules and sabots (look at me breaking out the big words – crazy what you learn as a blogger!), but I don’t know where and I did a version of it myself anyway.

Here’s how I made my faux brass capped feet.

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Faux Brass Capped Feet

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After painting the buffet, I simply wrapped FrogTape around each foot of the buffet. I measured the chair I already had with brass capped feet to get an idea of how far up to go. I put the tape on at 1 1/4 inches up.

Faux Brass Capped Feet via RainonaTinRoof.comAnd then I just applied Rub ‘N Buff below the tape.

And yes, that floor is dirty.

And yes, those cords are a hot mess.

Just keepin’ it real.

Remove the tape and you have brass capped feet.

Faux Brass Capped Feet via RainonaTinRoof.com

Just a little somethin’ somethin’ that adds to your piece.

What will you add brass capped feet to?

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  5. chris aka monkey says

    i did this on a vintage end table i had chalk painted white and i used a sample color from lowes in a goldy color…i really like it a lot… two weeks later my sweet son-in-law sat on it and broke it grrrr xx

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  7. Debbie @Dewdrop Gables says

    That is a great idea! They look so real, and add the perfect touch to the piece. Thanks for sharing, I have to pin this. Now…I need to find Rub n Buff…no luck so far.
    Debbie 🙂

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  15. Corinna Ashley [ForMyLoveOf] says

    I would’ve guessed that’s how you accomplished it but I enjoy reading your stuff. ‘Cuz you keep it real. Ain’t nobody got time for clean floors, am I right? Aha. I’ve had to put myself on a furniture hoarding collecting hiatus. But you better believe I’ll find something to try this out on!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      Girl, I am totally having to keep myself from getting new pieces as well – its taking over my garage! And yes – ain’t nobody got time for clean floors!!! Honestly, Grunt Labor usually cleans our floors- I never have time!

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  17. Red Barrinuevo says

    Been looking for brass ferrules and sabots for my DIY project and had no luck till I found your blog! I’m super excited! Ths is exactly what I want to do to this mid-century modern server that I refinished and repainted. This final touch will surely take it to the next level! Thanks for sharing!

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