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SK on Elderberry

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Deb's Fragile Old Bench

Thank you to The Graphics Fairy for the nice review.

Using The Graphics Fairy graphic, the words were changed to my clients estate name.

The bench had been out in the elements, freeze and heat of Eastern Washington State for decades. She challenged me! How amazing, people actually believe I can fix cool stuff.

He literally had to be restored, screwed, filled and sanded several times. Although he is still fragile, wood glue and screws have made him a bit more sturdy.

The decorative elements had been made from cheap plywood which had split and warped. Trying to figure out what I could use in their place was a challenge.

I chose a powdered coated metal iron baluster from Lowes, which I cut down to the correct size needed for the spaces.

I have linked the picture to my supplier.

My first inspiration didn't look as I envisioned.

The graphic was too large, overwhelming the bench.

The inside of the lidded storage area is lined with a pretty damask paper, although the bench will spend the rest of it's life in a protected area. I sealed this interior with a weather proof sealer,

I am lucky to have had a small part of this homes design. This client has excellent taste and wished for her old farmhouse to be brought into it's next fifty years. Almost a 1000+ sq. ft. was added to the original home.

I was thrilled to draw these building plans.

Beautiful furniture to follow. A massive black, eight foot tall armoire will find a new home on the wall to the left.

Deb travels extensively. She always brings back unique treasures.

It was recommended to glue these pieces on with rubber cement. I didn't have great luck with that. I used a two part mixed epoxy.

The front bottom panel was also covered with the damask paper.

After sanding once again, I repainted the entire piece. The next step is to wash with a warm chocolate glaze and wipe off. You can wash as much off as you like.