However, we did finally make it to the sawmill and discovered that a truck bed full of sawdust for the stalls is only $8 (and we don't even have to load it).
And...I scored BIG last night at an architectural salvage yard where I found the doors pictured above - solid wood, both pieces (four panels) for a grand total of $14. I had actually gone in search of loose table legs (I was recently given an antique solid wood exterior door, perfect to make into a new dining room table - but it needs legs). Table legs of the appropriate style and size were in short supply, but lo, I turned the corner and found these cool doors...and what a deal!
I am thinking about sanding them to a silky smooth finish, applying some really interesting (possibly ethnic) designs, and using aniline dyes to add some subtle color...the usual sand-stain-and-polyurethane doesn't seem to be...well, the right approach.
Add hand-forged hinges and latches, and voila! instant room divider or large window privacy screen.
What do you think? Good plan?
6 comments:
Wut kind of ethnic designs??
I would keep the colours monochromatic myself.
make sure you use something that will work on wood (usually procions but you can use other things). You can do a tannin treatment on them if you want (like a walnut or tea "dye") or stencil lightly in oils.
Celtic knot work, or something similarly complex and labor-intensive...maybe organic or layered designs. At least those are my thoughts so far. As for color, yes, very muted, just a hint, as though it almost isn't there.
I see your comment!
Viking schtuff (urnes is the best for wood design)? Mayan? Mayan stele designs are nice. I'll send you pics of my blocks.
http://images.travelpod.com/users/colldavesophevi/1.1285180208.carvings-on-side-of-urnes-church.jpg
see wut I'm sayin?
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Definitely like Urnes style...
And love the Mayan designs! Did you make those?
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