Color, Fill & Texture ~ Gradient Fill On Poles

[Merlyn]

For added dimension, use the gradient fill to make the pole appear metallic by combining two colors such as gray and black for a pewter or brushed nickel finish, light gold and black for an antique brass look, etc.. See attached file for color combos. Select all the hardware--pole, finials, brackets, rings--and then choose Properties/Fill/Gradient.