used these corbels on fluted door frames in kitchen - rather than the square block of wood in top corners. these corbels matched larger under counter corbels used by cabinet maker look beautiful. we painted, using spray can primer - sanded and then packed paint into pores while finish painting - highlighted with bronze metallic model paint adds old world charm.

The project for my fireplace surround and mantle is somewhat small in scale. I had very little depth to work with and these corbels were perfect. I lost a little bit of the detail in the corbels when they were painted, but they are beautiful and were so easy to work with. The wife is very happy with her new fireplace.