While cleaning out the workshop yesterday I discovered this old toolbox my Dad would have made over thirty and maybe even over forty years ago. It sat neglected behind the furnace full of rusty nails. I hauled it out and cleaned it up thinking I could definitely find a better home for it. I have! I've placed cutlery in mason jars and tied up napkins with jute. This will make a handy caddy for dining outside in warm weather, and I just love how it looks sitting on my sideboard.
I found an old advertisement for grain at The Graphics Fairy and applied it using CitraSolv which I didn't realize could be used to transfer images to wood. It totally can!
I am placing a link to a tutorial I posted on how to transfer images using CitraSolv over here. To transfer images to wood, you will have to rub harder than you would if you were using fabric - otherwise, the method is the same.
Very cool. I see your other blog and started following it. I really want to try a transfer like this. I will have to find some of this citrasolv, it sounds like a cool technique. and I see in this post you say it doesn't fad from the fabric you've used it on - good to know! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love this...A LOT! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love this piece. The history behind it makes it even better. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
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Very neat - beautiful and practical!
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