So enough about me. Over the summer I seen an ad on Craigs List that I couldn't pass on. This guy had these old restaurant benches for sale. As soon as I seen the picture I knew I had to have one or two (now five).
Excuse my messy garage studio. Still working on that. These benches are HUGE & heeavyyy. They are 55" tall x 48" wide. They have so many possibilities. I started with two benches & painted them both ASCP Old White.
After much pondering I decided to try one of the beautiful graphics I found on "The Graphics Fairy". It needed to be really big so I used my overhead projector & a paint pen & painted it all in by hand. It only took me alllll day.
Now this is about the time my mom thinks I am finished. No, No, No not yet! I'm just starting to have fun. Then I waxed on the clear wax. Then I sanded & sanded & sanded some more. Until I made it look like the paint was as old as the bench. Then I added the dark wax & buffed to perfection.
Sigh......
Then I reupholstered the cushion in a faux suede in brown with a paisley print embossed on it.
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Sorry, this is the only picture I seem to have in the camera. I hauled these babies to the local farmers market a few times this fall. I now have them at a local resale shop in my area. I will post details on the other bench later. Well, what do you think? I have three left to go. What would you do with one? I would love to hear your ideas. Have a great day! Dee
I think I've seen your work!! Do you sell your things at Not 2 Shabby on Maple Road?
ReplyDeleteI love your work! I am just starting out doing transfers to painted wood. I am about to try the citra-solve way. Wish me luck! :o)
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Darling!!! I love this piece- would love for you to come share at Feathered Nest Friday going on at my blog all weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteYou do such wonderful work! I love the coffee table with the transfer!
ReplyDeletethat is adorable- it would look awesome on a porch or in a nice big entry hall!
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