Plumbing 101....1/2 You Don't Always Have To "Go With The Flow"

Suzette
by Suzette
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I found this vintage porcelain sink on line, and knew it would make a fun, whimsical sink for a small bathroom.
I started out with a wood spool. I measured where the sink would go, then cut it straight across the back top and bottom so it would fit flush to the wall and sanded the whole piece. It was a little short, so I added large round bun feet to the bottom. They are a little hard to see in this picture, but they are there!
Next, I chose colors that were fun and would compliment the sink. Yellow, Blue, Red and Green. I hand painted the lily pod to mimic the sink. I think I used 6 coats of polyurethane on top to make it water proof. For the trim, I used a large round wood needle point frame, cut to fit. I painted it with black hammered paint by Rustoleum and it made it look like metal! Then I used tack nails to accent. I also painted the feet black.
I added 2 metal shelf rims underneath the top for whimsy and they can also hold a hand towel. The red and gold jewel accents are shower curtain hooks I found at a thrift store. I cut off most of the metal rings and these hide the holes that were in the wood spool. I also used liquid nails to hold them down. There was already a hole in the middle an on the back, so I hooked up my plumbing.
I found the bamboo faucet on line. I got lucky and the hole was right where I needed it! And there you have it. Thanks for lookin' :)
Suggested materials:
  • Wood Spool   (From a friend)
  • Sink/faucet   (Ebay)
  • Bun feet/decorative metal/jewels   (Thrift store)
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  • Caron Caron on May 07, 2016
    Very cute! Do you know how or what paint to use on a sink like that?
  • What did you use for the paint and sealer topcoat for the water wet area inside the sink?
  • Brenda Brenda on May 07, 2016
    What are you using as a faucet? From the picture, I can't tell. I'm loving the sink and stand.
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  • Bernice H Bernice H on Jun 01, 2016
    haha oh girl, i can see we could make some mischief together!
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    • Suzette Suzette on Jun 06, 2016
      @Bernice H I will go see what you've been up to! :)
  • Teri Brewer Maue Teri Brewer Maue on Jun 12, 2016
    Wow! Super creatve. Oh my what an addition to a little girl's fairy roo.. I love it!!!
    • Suzette Suzette on Jun 12, 2016
      @Teri Brewer Maue Thank you Teri! I really enjoyed making it!! :)
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