This same process of distressing and staining would work for wood beams, table tops, stair tread, etc. The corners ended up being pretty sharp, and with little ones that run laps around our kitchen, we had to take those down a bit. I just used a palm sander, and wore down anything...
I’m living in a place where good deli like rye bread is hard to find. Troubling for a Polish person raised on good rye bread from Toronto! I recently found your recipe and along with my research of using whey (or yogurt) in recipes to make a ‘faux’ sourdough, I made your rye ...
Using a homemade circle jig, as outlined in the video's tutorial, trim any excess wood to gradually form a perfect circle from the octagonal shape. This step may require patience and precision to achieve a smooth, rounded edge. Step 5: Building the Base ...
Once theSmooth-Cast™resin has cured (about 10 minutes) theDragon Skin™silicone mold can be removed from the casting. Cured casting is a dull tan color, but the woodgrain is still present in the piece; it simply needs to be highlighted. In this case, brush black shoe polish into th...
You might like to readHow To Add Contrast To Decorfor a more in-depth look at how contrast can help you create an inviting and lovely room. Boosting An Emotional Response Different textures can evoke different emotions. Soft, plush textures like velvet or faux fur can make a space feel coz...
Whitewashing wooden floors and furniture can create an antique look, without requiring a long refinishing process. Unlike restoring old furniture, whitewashing is usually intended for beat up furniture that will fit shabby chic décor. You...
ceilings can benefit from the treatment, too. If you intend to install horizontal beams on a flat ceiling, make sure they won’t compromise headroom. Many local codes limit headroom to a minimum of 7’6” above the floor, so the bottom of your new faux beams should remain above that ...
This material is very lightweight and can often be manufactured in single, large pieces with very elaborate architectural detail, from crown and base molding to faux beams. It is much less expensive than comparable molding made of wood, stone, or plaster and, like plastics, often manufactured ...
faux wreath frame with flexible branches pine cones traditional wood clothes pins twine covered balls pieces of old necklaces with rustic looking beads sprigs of berry 2 bells twine glue The how to: I started off by gluing the pine cones onto the wreath. I used regular glue. Nothing fanc...
The first step is to make four squares out of the short 2″ x 2″ boards. These will be the top and bottom of the frames. To do this, lay the pieces of wood out in a square. Continue all the way around until you’ve attached all of the boards together. ...