Have Some Old TV Tables Lying Around? Transformation {Part 1}
I inherited some very heavy, great quality Oak TV Tables. I'm not a huge fan of these, but I thought I knew how I could spruce them up.
I had been wanting to do some vintage sports designs. And I thought these might be great for sports enthusiasts or for a man cave.
I got started with my first table. Can you tell what it is? I transfer the image using carbon paper, but I guess my carbon paper was getting rather old, so the image didn't come out great. Meaning... more freehand work than I wanted. UGH.
Time to start the shading. I like to put the dark parts on first and let it dry. If you try to layer your stain without it drying first, you will end up with a mess and just taking the stain back off.
Whenever I finish with a piece, it always amazes me that all the detail and depth is just done with stain! I love MINWAX EBONY! haha
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You can inspire me like crazy, but I don't have much art talent.
You do great work and I love this bat and glove. It is just beautiful!! Great talent!!-
Thank you so much!!! I actually just did this design on a wall hanging for a ladyto give as a Christmas present for her grown son.
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If I knew where to find the stencil / pattern I would give it a try. Lovey job. Thanks for the info.
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Love your tables! When you say you handpaint with minwax, do you use regular decorative paint brushes? Do you seal with anything when finished? Can't wait to try. Want to see more of your ideas. Joette
I do love these creations, do you have stencils, or "paint by numbers" ?? My talent for art is non existent.
Do you use one shade of stain (ebony) and layer it for dark shading or use a variety of shades for light and dark?