Custom Carved Dragonfly Duncan Phyfe Table
Here's a table I created by using a vintage Duncan Phyfe style table base along with a new 36" round wood piece. The carving was done with a dremel. Voila!
Here's the complete table. I used a vintage Duncan Phyfe style table base that had no top as my new table base. It worked great for the 36" round I bought at Lowe's.
I distressed the table just a little and used some dark wax to give it more depth.
I used a dremel with a flex shaft and some burring bits to do all the carving work.
The paint I used is General Finishes' milk paint in Halcyon Blue. The dark wax is Annie Sloan.
Aerial view!
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I actually wanted to keep it subtle so it worked out. I'd love to do a koi fish with color staining. I traced a pattern I put together and ran out from my computer then used a dremel to carve out the design. Thanks!
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That is beautiful! I would definitely go for it if it was a commissioned piece. I use burring bits for the dremel to get the carved lines in deep enough. Just have to go slow so you don't mess up your lines. Only have one chance! Haha.
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@GadgetSponge.com lol. yes. burring bits. I'm going to have to give this a try. thanks!
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