Drop Cloth Meets a Microwave Plastic Ring
Our microwave quit working. We got rid of it, but not before I salvaged the plastic ring with rollers that goes under the glass plate. You never know when an idea will hit. :)
Ok. I saved the glass plate, too. I’m sure it will become a project at some point.
Yesterday, I had an idea for the ring.. 💡 I used it as a frame for a wreath!
I cut the little rollers off and cut strips of drop cloth about 6” long. I tied each strip onto the frame, fraying them as I tied. I tied the strips just once. I pushed them together as tight as possible so they aren’t going to work loose. Tying knots would make them too bulky.
It made a 12” wreath. I love the natural look achieved used from drop cloth.
After tying and pushing together as much as possible, I turned it over and that side became the front of my wreath. I think that side had a neater look, but it really doesn’t matter which side you make the front.
I love it hanging from a vintage window I have. Sorry about the pics. It is rainy and overcast today and I was having trouble with the reflection in the window glass. I smudged out my reflection as best I could (you’re welcome), but hopefully you can see how pretty it is anyway.
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Mimi Lafeurs on Jun 03, 2023
It is my belief that lead paint is dangerous only if you chew on it or sand it and inhale it
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Mimi Lafeurs on Jun 03, 2023
Lead-based paint is most dangerous when it is deteriorating—peeling, chipping, chalking, cracking, etc. Take extreme caution if you plan to disturb the paint for a big renovation, a repair, or simply a new coat. These activities can create toxic lead dust.
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Sharon Strothcamp Sumner on Jun 04, 2023
This one did not have any chipping off. I’m pretty sure I probably sealed it but can’t remember for sure.
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