Showing posts with label upcycle candle sticks holders and stands. Show all posts
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Thursday, August 9, 2018

Assemble a Bathroom Pedestal Sink and DIY a Custom Backsplash

August 09, 2018 0 Comments
The pedestal sink here is made from two separate types
 of candlesticks stuck together with a very sticky,
 aluminum foil adhesive tape.
       I made this particular pedestal sink from recycled, glass candle sticks. It is very near to impossible to glue together these kinds of parts. So the answer to a successful assembly is not to use glue! Use an aluminum tape from a hardware store to adhere the two pieces together. Either a silver foil tape or duct tape will work. I prefer the foil tape because it is more attractive and has a stickier backing.
       Position the silver button inside the candle stick where a drain would naturally exist in a sink. Pool white glue over the top of the cavity. This will hold the button in place but will appear transparent. It takes three to four days for this ample application of glue to become transparent; be patient with it.

Supply List:
  • one glass candlestick that looks like a basin or sink
  • one glass candlestick that measures approximately 4-5 inches tall
  • aluminum foil tape  
  • white school glue
  • one silver button (drain detail)
How to make more bathroom sinks for your doll's house:
           The backsplash is not permanently attached to the sink in this project. It is optional for those of you who would prefer to have faucets and handle details in your doll's bathroom. Although young children do not always need so much detailing in their doll furnishings, as children mature they seem to crave doll furniture with many tiny, realistic parts.

    White school glue will hold the button in place but will appear transparent.
    It takes three to four days for this ample application of glue to become
    transparent; be patient with it.
    Supply List:
    • cardboard
    • masking tape
    • paper mache pulp
    • tiny tiles
    • white acrylic or enamel paint
    • recycled nozzle from a handsoap bottle
    • silver buttons
    • silver spray paint
    • Mod Podge 
    • hot glue gun and glue
    Step-by-Step Directions:
    1. Construct the backsplash by cutting away a corner from a recycled cardboard box. I also glued a thin strip of cardboard to reinforce this corner cut and added a floor piece for the pedestal sink to stand on.
    2. I traced around the outer edge at the bottom of my sink base to cut away a hexagon shape from the cardboard in order to lend the backsplash some stability.  (see photo above)
    3. I also taped in a shallow shelf, just above the sink for my facet and knobes to be glued to.
    4. Next, cover the entire cardboard backsplash with masking tape.
    5. I chose to Mod Podge tiny tiles to the backsplash that match the bathtub in an earlier project.
    6. Then I hot glued the facet and buttons onto the narrow ledge. These should be positioned above the pedestal sink.
    7. Next, I added some paper mache to the walls of my bathroom backsplash for strength.
    8. Then I painted the cardboard parts of the backsplash that were not tiled, with white enamel paint. You could also could use acrylic paint for this. 
    See the bathtub crafted to coordinate with this custom backsplash...
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          Monday, July 30, 2018

          Craft a Unique Doll's Table Using Only Four Tiles!

          July 30, 2018 0 Comments
                 I am crafting some furnishings for Barbie and Ken's doll house. The dining room will tastefully decorated in neutral greys with just a pop of bright color. Below is the tile table craft which was so easy to make. However, it is important to collect just the right supplies in order to make a table like this one. You will need the help of an adult when cutting into styrofoam core with a sharp blade and when mixing grout. Read all of the directions carefully when working with the supplies. Make sure mom or dad are helping you while putting this table together!

          Above you can see that this unique mosaic table is the perfect size for our 12 inch dolls by Mattel.
          Supply List:
          • four printed tiles
          • hot glue and hot glue gun
          • Styrofoam core for table base
          • self adhesive grey grout
          • candle holder (metal with intricate cut pattern)
          • acrylic sealer
          • black acrylic paint
          • Exacto knife (Sharp objects such as these need to be used by an adult.)
          • paper mache pulp
          Step-by-Step Directions:
          1. You will need to purchase four square tiles of equal size for this project. I purchased the tiles you see here from a family dollar store.
          2. Measure the sizes of the tiles and add a 1/4 inch space between these tiles to configure the size of table's base you will need to cut for the project. I chose to make a table suitable for a 12 inch doll.
          3. Mix the grout and spread it in an even thin coat onto the table's base.
          4. Position your four tiles on top of this layer of grout and let everything dry thoroughly.
          5. Clean the tiles surfaces gently with a damp, clean sponge.
          6. Remove the handle and candle from the metal stand.
          7. Turn the tile 'table' top over and draw around the metal frame's circumference on the backside of the foam core with a pencil.
          8. Cut a groove where the circle has been traced and fit the metal candle stand inside this groove.
          9. Flood the circular cut where the stand fits with hot glue.
          10. Now fit the candle stand back into the groove firmly and let it dry completely.
          11. Mix a small amount of paper mache pulp. Carefully spread some of this between any cracks left in the foam core around the candle stand on the underside of the table. Let this dry for a few days.
          12. Paint the underside of the table and it's edges with black acrylic paint.
          13. Spray an acrylic sealer onto both the top and bottom of the table. It is unnecessary to spray the metal stand.
          Left, here are the items that I have purchased from both a Family Dollar store and Resale. These metal candle holders
           are relatively common place in the U. S. Remove the candle and handle from the stand so that the container may be
          used to act as a base or 'legs' of a doll's table. Center, you can see that I have attached the candle stand to the
           base of my table by cutting a groove and filling it with hot glue and then paper mache. Right,
          I finished this table with black acrylic paint.
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