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Yes, leave them natural – they look better in the garden area that way!
That seems a popular choice with readers, Linda.
Yes, the rustic, rusted look is nice Hugh!
I would leave them in their natural state. Rustic pieces are very popular and more interesting. We used to go antiquing and saw many rusted items and they were asking a fortune for them.
I can only imagine they must have been very old and perhaps rare. I don’t think these mushrooms are rare or worth very much though as they were on full display without any security, but they do look nice as they are.
Reminds of the idiom – “one mans junk is another mans treasure.”
No, I wouldn’t paint them. They look more natural rusted and will look lovely in the garden. They sell a lot of rusted pieces for garden art in my neck of the woods. Visiting from Wordless Wednesday.
Thanks for joining the conversation, Amy. Natural rust seems to be a popular choice now.
I love them as they are Hugh. Lots of character. But I was also attracted to them simply because they’re mushrooms – I really loved them.
Thanks, Brenda. I’m not a fan of mushrooms when they have been fried, but these look beautiful as they are.
I think theyre my favourite food 😋
These are beautiful just the way they are.
I’m glad you think so.
I love them as they are, but would seal the metal against further degradation.
That’s a good idea. Although they’ve already lasted a very longtime.
Metal mushrooms are an architectural addition to your garden, so yes to their beauty!
Thank you. I’m glad you like them.
Definitely leave them as they are. After all one would not paint over mushrooms found in the forest and these look like mushrooms that just sprung up where they are.
Great advice. I’m glad you think so. They’ve been there for a very longtime.
Leave as is!
I will be.
Hugh, I’m the one to look at them differently. I’d try to restore them to their shiny beauty. It may be a lot of work, but I’d get help from a professional metal restorer. They could be rare treasures! Not that I don’t like rusty looks, just not on these. 📚🎶 Christine
That’s very true, Christine. It puts me in mind of ‘The Antiques Roadshow.’ There are rare treasures out there.
I’d see if they are rare treasures. They are not the run of the mill garden decorations. 😊
Maybe creations from the arts and crafts movement (1880-1920)?
I have to agree with the other comments, I think they look really good as they are.
Glad you think so, Cathy.
That’s a hard one. I’d propbably leave them be – the natural look.
That’s a popular choice, Esther. Now I know what to do with them.
Rusty look for me, when painted it will not have the magic I see now.
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That’s very true, Esme. And I like what you say about the magic.
Still love the rusty look, Not sure if its a place to sit and rest or mushrooms, either way love it
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I don’t think they were big enough for adults to sit on, but a child certainly could. Although they may end up with rust all over them.
Oh, I wouldn’t dream of painting these, Hugh. They tell a story as they are, in my opinion anyway! Cher xoxoxo
A popular choice Cher. Let Mother Nature take care of them.
Thank you, Hugh. I wholeheartedly agree. Cher xoxoxo
I like the Rusty rustic look for outdoor decor, Hugh.
A popular choice, Terri. Mother Nature is a great artist.
Leave them! They are marvelous just as they are!!
Leaving them as they are seems a popular choice.
That’s a good question, Hugh! I kind of like their weathered look, but if they would be in my garden, I’d probably paint them in some bright and fun colors. We just visited a ghost town in Northern Chile, where most of the mining buildings and factory area looked like this, all rusty, so this is a timely post and question! :)
Rust adds a new dimension to a lot of objects, mostly veering to the dark side, Liesbet.
Your ghost town visit sounds fascinating. I’m looking forward to reading about it.
Artistic!
So, leave them as they are?
As a photographer, I leave them as the are😀
NO paint needed.
They started life as painted, but mother nature has done her thing with them.
As she should
Those are cool
As they are? I think so too, and would leave them as they are.
Oh, absolutely! Exactly as they are!!