Because my head is always full of ideas, I wanted to make myself a manicure table. I was looking for a small piece of furniture that would match the style of my business, a piece of furniture that would inspire me.
So there it was, a sewing machine in dire need of love, waiting impatiently for me in a friend’s basement.
Products used
- Varnish cleaner and remover
- Two-grain sanding block
- 35mm oval silk brush
- Acai Berry chalk-based paint
- 16mm round brush for wax
- Colorantic Natural Beeswax
- Paper towels all blue
- A piece of natural wood plank of your choice
Modification of the furniture
With a little pinch in my heart, I took the time to dismantle the old wooden cabinet part to keep only the drawers, the steel base, and of course, the sewing machine ¬- a work of art that will always be part of my decor.
Surface preparation
Finishing touch
Wait 24 hours before applying wax. Using a round natural bristle brush, apply all over a thin layer of Natural Beeswax. Wipe residual wax off well with the all-blue paper towel until the wax is smooth and uniform.
Natural beeswax at least 7 days to dry and even more. Why not cover the bottoms of the drawers with wallpaper in the meantime?
To complete this, I bought a “Live Edge” plank of wood that was previously stained and varnished. A few wood screws, recovered by dismantling the original piece of furniture, and here is my unique manicure table!
A project like this is very quick to execute. The hardest part is finding that rare gem to transform. Take the time, one step at a time, and you can’t help but fall in love with your furniture or items that simply needed a second life.
Vicky Morin
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