What is Reddit's opinion of AMACO Rub n Buff Wax Metallic Finish - Rub n Buff Antique Gold 15ml Tube - Versatile Gilding Wax for Finishing Furniture Antiquing and Restoration - Rub and Buff Colors Single Tube?

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I’ve used this stuff to change frame’s colors without removing the mirror.

I work at a craft store and this is what I recommended. It comes in several colors, antique gold, silver, bright gold. AMACO Rub 'n Buff Wax Metallic Finish, Antique Gold, 0.5-Fluid Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00081HYDM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QbViFbW5ANSWC

I understand that. Steampunk is about details. I just think that there's too many things pulling in too many directions on this one. Too many colors/materials, too many eras (The tubes don't go with the volume knob/black plastic stuff chronologically), and it's just very busy visually. Hard to tell front from back, looks like the center of gravity is gonna be in a weird place, not sure what the "U" shape on top is supposed to be. Busy.

It's not bad. It's good. You're doing it well. But it could be better, and the way you improve on it is to think about what you do and don't like.

The best Ray Guns have a visual coherency that this one hasn't yet found. I think you can improve it, perhaps with some rub n' buff to bring a few of the color choices closer together.

Look you clearly have a knack for this. If you enjoy doing it you will improve with each piece you do. Years from now you will look back fondly on this one as a learning experience. And you'll get to compare it to your later work and see how you evolve as an artist. Keep working on this if it's something you enjoy, but otherwise shelve it and move on to the next one.

I think the table itself is really solid! I'd paint it black, and then swap out the bench and chairs and some accessories to play up the organic/mid-century mod feel of the coffee table by adding texture, woods, leathers, etc. Depending on your style, here's some fun options!

For the ends, something upholstered, like this or woven like this. For the sides, six of these (similar, lower cost option in beige, not wood; another similar option but in leather). I really like these leather ones from World Market - the leather feels like it would tie in with your natural wood coffee table in a sort of mid-century mod shape. I'd still do something different for the heads of the table - something with arms that is either upholstered or woven/rattan.

For the built-in, I'd remove the barn door, and paint it all black, or even use this stuff to make the base gold, but muted and the top black. I've done so many pieces of furniture with it - it can be messy when you put it on, but once it dries, it's solid! If you do gold, and do chairs with visible legs, use the same stuff on the legs to tie it together. You can even use it on the etagere in the living room, or the legs on the sofa. The sofas aren't really mid-century modern, like the coffee table, but I think they work well with it if that is the vibe you're leaning towards.

Finally, I'd add a rug to both spaces to tie them together -- something simple like two sisal or natural woven rugs will provide continuity to the spaces, and make them look more "finished." The frames on the sideboard are fairly "farmhouse" so that might also be throwing you off? Swapping the frame on the art in the alcove to a black metal frame and then using a mix of metal frames on the built-in will help tie together, too!

If you're going for a different kind of style, and want ideas in a different direction, I'm happy to find other options!

Absolutely! https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00081HYDM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PV1JFbGFCBD32?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

What are your pieces made out of? Craft foam? I have yet to use it, but I hear rub 'n buff is good for making things look worn.