Half Table
by
Karen
(IC: homeowner)
7 Materials
Initially I searched for a small round end table, nightstand, side table in all the usual places (Goodwill, Craig's list, garage sales). I planned on cutting it in half for this project. I couldn't find the right size so as we started to accumulate scraps of wood from our basement project, I decided to build my own. This is the result. It's not perfect, but it's good enough for my kitchen!
I used one 10ft 2"x2" for the legs and 1/2" plywood for the top and shelf. I used 1/8" plywood that I soaked overnight and then steamed in the microwave (easy way to soften in order to bend) for the 2 front pieces. I used scrap angle molding cut into 1" pieces to secure the front rounded pieces. A base coat of white eggshell interior paint was applied.
I used the idea from another post for the filigree. I made a pattern of the design and transferred it to the table using carbon paper. I then traced the design with hot glue, adhering it directly to the table. I stressed the edges with sand paper so that some of the wood came through. I then used a dark brown (coffee bean color) glaze and gave the whole thing a vintage look.
I'm happy with the results and even more happy to have a table that is exactly the size this space needed.
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Suggested materials:
- 1/2" plywood
- 1 10ft 2x2
- White eggshell paint
- Dark brown glaze
- Angle molding (appx 3')
- Hot glue
- Carbon paper
Published March 6th, 2017 3:31 PM
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Nicolette Spargo on Mar 07, 2017
I love the vintage look! Fabulous job :)
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