How to Make a Table for a Art Studio
Finished table top
This project was to be a very simple one but at several points turned into a nightmare.
I will explain as I go. Not everything goes as planned. Sometimes, the worst mistakes can be
turned in to good projects.
Tools required.
Kapro Laser nail gripper
Supplies Used
Sheet music from any craft store
Sheet of add on décor stickers
Deco Mod Podge
Polyurethane Sealer
Glitter, Gold, pink, silver
The first step was to sand the table enough to take off the old varnish.
Out comes my best friend the Proxxon Mini Sander. A Velcro system that holds the sandpaper makes changing sandpapers quick and easy. I started with a coarse grit and planned to finish with a fine sanding grit for a smooth finish.
This table was in really rough shape but I loved the style and the inlay square in the middle of the top, so I did not want to lose that.
Oops! What should have been easy developed a hitch. Part of the veneer came off. The wood is very old and dry. Now What? No time to start a new project so think Misty, think...
Ok, the new plan is to stick the paper to the table, using Decoupage I adhered the sheet of music to the table top. I think this is going to work.
Now to paint the table
This color came closer than any other to matching the original finish on the table.
Now to start painting.
Looks ok but for a artist studio we would like a little artistic flair happening.
Some sparkle and shine, or some bling as some say.
After several coats, (5) to make sure the glitter is there to stay the table is finished.
Now thats more like it!
You might not want it in your living quarters, or maybe you might!
But it is going to work perfect to hold the guest book in my studio for the up coming tour of artists.
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11 comments:
I can not believe how well this turned out I cant believe someone would not want it in there living room bj
Misty, the table came out beautiful ! Sometimes our mistakes come out better than our original ideas. Great job !
I luv it. Very nice job. It would look great anywhere you put it, even at my house! Lol
Now that's what I call a "happy accident" lol! Looks wonderful to me and I'm sure it's going to perform its job well
Love the way it turned out Misty.
Great job, and a save!!
I am leaving another comment as it seems the first one did not go through. I really think this table is cool. Another great project!
I thank you all for the support and comments.
You are one special group of people.
I just hope you know how special you really are.
Love you and wish you a terrific weekend.
Wow!! you took a really ugly table and made it a work of art. Nice job. The glitter hit the spot. Nice job!
Yeah, those moments of "what now" can throw us for a loop. But good artists, prevail! 😁😂🤣😃
Waste not want not, could not put it aside for
a flaw.
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