Map Table Top!
I found this IKEA Lack table at a garage sale. It was so inexpensive that I knew I could spruce it up somehow.
Dust and all!
I started by wiping it all down and taking the legs off.
My in-laws were getting rid of their old maps from Illinois and I’m so glad I saved them. This table was the perfect size for one of the downtown maps of Chicago.
I dry fit the edges first by folding the map with sharp creases on all the edges of the table top.
This is the Mod Podge I used to adhere the top surface down.
Then I started at the corners to adhere the sides.
The edges were a little bulky, so I cut some of the excess paper away before I stuck it down for good.
Then I added another layer of Mod Podge to the sides.
Then on the entire top.
After I attached the legs, I brushed on a sealer just for added protection. I think it’s just so cute and what a great conversation starter. Oh, the neighbor dog approved too!
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Dl.5660408 on Mar 07, 2020
Great idea! It would be a nifty way to cover up a marred table top too and can be made as a lovely keepsake
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Linda on Mar 08, 2020
I love this! I think I will give it a try although I would have painted the legs white as to be a lighter color to kind of match the map. Great idea!
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Jody Harris on Mar 08, 2020
I’m wondering if I should do that too. In person, the legs bring out the black lines in the map.
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How do you get dried mod podge out of carpet?
Love the look of maps! Did you have trouble with the original folds in the map laying flat? I’ve found when I try to use a large paper like your map I get wrinkles. Any advice?
Thank you for your share!
What kind of sealer did you use?