Here's my latest project! Alez and I decided we could both use a fun new way to store and organize our bedrooms, so I made us some funky pedestal jewelry holders. Althought this doesn't seem to be a "new" project in the DIY world, it was very new to us! Here's a link to my inspiration from a fellow blogger I admire, Beth at Through the Eyes of the Mrs.:
http://www.throughtheeyesofthemrs.com/p/create.html
I'm new to blogging in general, and this is my very first tutorial/craft post so I only have the finished product!
This was a very simple and inexpensive project. I picked up two 4-in candle holders at the dollar store, and then picked out two plates of different sizes and a bowl for the top. I used epoxy to adhere everything together. First step is to make sure you remove any stickers on the dishes and candleholders.
Next, I would suggest finding the center of your dishes where you want to attach them to make the stacking easier. I found this works best by using a dry erase marker and making your lines about 1/8 in bigger than where your epoxy will be. That way you can wipe your marks off and not have any marker left in your final project.
Mix your epoxy and apply to both surfaces you're connecting. Stack carefully and make sure your placement is exactly where you want it. Then just wait for 24 hours for the epoxy to set!
I chose colorful dishes that I liked from the start, but if you're using old dishes or can't find something you like, you can always spray paint your finished product to any color you want!
I've been wanting to try something similar! Now that I know of some good antique shops where they have smaller items for cheap, I need to keep my eye out for beautiful plates!
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