Metal Artist
For the table above, he created a wax mold for a table and the foundry, then poured the fiery metal from the bottom, which put less stress on the thin walls of the mold. The pour is a success and Brungard soldered ... [... more]
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Stone Carver
Stone carver Ed Steck (figure A) thinks stone should be noticed, so he does his best to turn marble vanities, counters and tables into eye-catching pieces. He builds a marble-and-granite table with an inlaid star ... [... more]
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Woodworker
Some of the pieces require a little roughing up or distressing, which he accomplishes with a few screws, nuts and bolts fastened with wire. These "brass knuckles" help create nicks and gashes on the wood surface that ... [... more]
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Flea Market Finds
Embellish an ordinary mirror with artwork to create a unique decorative accent. First, cut a piece of artwork to fit the width of the mirror and attach it to the mirror's surface. Then, add a piece of fabric trim ... [... more]
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Chalkboard Table
Note: Over time, the eraser will not remove all of the chalk residue. Use a damp cloth to gently wipe off chalk dust and touch up areas with chalkboard paint. ... [... more]
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Dining Room Makeover
While many people save china and glassware for special occasions, Pat Kuleto believes that every meal is special and we should treat ourselves everyday by using "the good stuff." In that spirit, the table is set with ... [... more]
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Decoupaging Furniture
To cover a tin desk, start with the largest surface first (figure D). Apply a coat of spray adhesive, lay fabric down and trim under the edge. To cut precise lines around the drawer edges, coat the fabric first with ... [... more]
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A Den/Dining Room
Comforting earthy colors, just the right furniture and a crackling fire make this den a favorite room in this home. Hosts Shari Hiller and Matt Fox then show how easy it can be to turn the same space into a dining ... [... more]
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Personalizing A Kitchen Table
To complete the look Shari asked me to make a new kitchen table, one that would be a bold addition to the new theme. Although our table was made to accent a Mediterranean style, you could use the same method to ... [... more]
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Child-Size Table And Stools
3. Add a button to the top center of the fabric for tufting and pull the fabric around the pillow form and the square wood top piece. Staple the fabric to the bottom side of the wood, leaving the corners to hang free ... [... more]
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Sleek Flat-Screen Tv Console
1. The top box is made up of a top, bottom, two sides and a center divider. Cut all the pieces to the desired sizes using a compound miter saw. Use wood glue and nails to attach the two side pieces to the bottom. ... [... more]
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Simple Kitchen Island
4. If necessary, trim the bottom of each newel post (which will actually be the top as they'll be upside down when finished for interest) using a miter saw so they're the same height as the cabinet. Drill a pilot ... [... more]
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