A Fun Free Step Stool/Folding Chair Upcycle
August 07, 2021
This little slatted folding step stool/chair was shared in my end of July junk finds post HERE.
It was a free item that a relative was throwing out. I saved it with a great makeover!
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It's a combination chair and stool.
The first thing I did was to remove the stickers from the stool/chair. Wetting it down good and a little sandpaper removed them all.
Then, I gave it a good cleaning with hot soapy Dawn Dish water and a rag.
Next, I brushed on a couple of coats of Dixie Belle Chalk Finish Paint in Caviar.
I pulled out my *Old Sign Stencils's Shipping Crate Stamps Stencil. This stencil is so fun! Who doesn't like pallet markings and shipping stamps?
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I pounced the various stencils all over the slats and sides with Fusion Mineral Paint in Raw Silk.
More stenciling.
I stenciled the back of the chair slats with a couple of stencils that are visible when it's folded into a step stool.
Next, I wrapped a scrap of 220 grit sandpaper over a sanding sponge and lightly distressed the piece, concentrating on the edges.
I also lightly sanded the stenciling.
Then I applied Dixie Belle Best Dang Wax in Clear with a fiber rag. The bottom stool slat has been waxed. See how the wax makes the paint a very rich black!
This folding stool/chair is too cute for utilitarian use! It's decorative!
It's great with fall decor.
Other shipping crate stamps projects include: Mini Crate on Casters, wooden hangers, throw pillow, succulent planter, and crate coffee table with hairpin legs.
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SO cute, Carlene!
ReplyDeleteThank you Naomi!
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