Showing posts with label Antique dresser table transformation part3. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Antique dresser table transformation part3. Show all posts
Saturday, October 26, 2013
The dresser table transformation phase 3
So with the table portion nicely coated and in its curing stage, it's time to work on the tri-fold mirror. My original intention was to turn the mirror around and spray paint chalkboard paint (yes, it comes in a spray for a nice smooth covering!) and fill the other two side mirrors with cork board. After a long search for a cork board that was both thick enough and big enough to fill the frames. I also intended to use a special artists spray paint that coats such porous materials without a hard 'shell-like' coating so that it remains usable and pinable. BUT, after hitting the restore, I found a great office fibreboard that filled the bill. But paintable? Nope. Wouldn't work with the artists spray and look clean and refreshed. So my studio partner, Catherine, suggested fabric. And what a great idea it was! We chose a designer fabric from Toronto, a large houndstooth woven - not printed - upholstery. It turned out fabulous!
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