If like me you enjoy picking up driftwood along a beach or shoreline, then you’ll also enjoy this project. I began by gently cleaning the piece with a brass bristle brush (which is softer than a steel brush), then vacuuming off the dirt and any insects that came along for the ride.
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Category Archives: Polycrylic Protective Finish
Create a Wood Arrow Wall Decor
I’m always looking for way to use up the scraps in my workshop, so when I saw this idea for creating a wall decoration using either left over or reclaimed boards, I had to give it a try. After making a simple 45-degree cut on either end, I glued and nailed each pair of boards together.
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Quick Colorful Project Ideas
Looking for quick and fun projects? Here are some colorful projects to try.
When I spotted this assortment of unfinished coasters in my local craft store, I decided they would make a colorful addition to our tables, especially after staining them using cans of Minwax® Water Based
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Celebrating Family Heritage — and Holidays
With the last name of Johnson, you might not be surprised at our family’s Swedish heritage. After coming across this slightly-faded Swedish flag, I decided to make a special holiday gift for each of my two sons by combining the flag design with a hundred-year-old Swedish needlepoint
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