Custom Wood Headboard with SeaTurtle theme
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by
Sarah Brown
(IC: homeowner)
$50
5 Days
Medium
I always wanted a statement piece in my room. Locally I could not find any solid wood, beds I liked or could afford. So I decided to build my own headboard, and use a bed frame to complete my bed. My measurements are for a Full size headboard,you will need to adjust based on the size bed you are designing for. Wonderful project for a person who loves to carve wood.
Tools:
Jigsaw, Palm sander, drill, mallet, chisels, wood clamp
Full Size:
24”x48” Pine Panel
2 - 2” x 4” Pine
8”x 48” Pine for Top curve piece
Scrap wood for Turtle Carving
Hardwood Dowel pins, Wood glue, stain and polyurethane, foam brushes
Tools:
Jigsaw, Palm sander, drill, mallet, chisels, wood clamp
Full Size:
24”x48” Pine Panel
2 - 2” x 4” Pine
8”x 48” Pine for Top curve piece
Scrap wood for Turtle Carving
Hardwood Dowel pins, Wood glue, stain and polyurethane, foam brushes
Once everything is attached and set, sand the entire project, be aware that unsanded patches, especially were you carved the wood will not take the stain as well as the rest of the project. Allow the stain to dry 24 hours before adding at least two coats of polyurethane and go by recommended directions for drying times, based on climate, and wither you used regular or water based Polyurethane. More coats means a stronger finish and more resistance to scratches and soiling from the body.
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Published March 25th, 2014 12:45 AM
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Miriam Illions on Mar 25, 2014
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Dana Berger on Apr 04, 2014
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