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How to make a Pallet Daybed

Pallet furniture ideas

My sister asked if I would be able to make her a pallet daybed for her entertainment area.  She wanted the daybed to be big enough for 2 people to sit comfortably on and wanted it to be sturdy.  Her entertainment area is sheltered but when we get heavy rain it does get wet.  That is why she chose to have the daybed made from pallets. Continue Reading →

How to make a Pallet Wall Bar

Outdoor wall mounted drop down bar

This project was next on the list of projects my daughter wanted me to make for her new home.   They are very spoilt and have a large spa in their back garden where they spend a lot of time.  They ask if I could make them a Pallet Wall bar that they can mount on the wall next to the spa for drink and snacks while chilling in the spa.  No more balancing that wine glass on the side of the spa only to be knocked over and good wine gets wasted. Continue Reading →

Wooden Suncatcher

DIY Suncatcher

I have had some wood slices sitting behind my shed for years now waiting for the perfect project to come along, and it finally did. I wanted to try and create an African bush themed wooden suncatcher. The idea was to have the background look like an African sunset, with a silhouette of the African bush. Depending on the light, the colours in the wooden suncatcher will look different from every angle. Continue Reading →

Shou Sugi Ban Picture Frame

Wood burning technique

I spotted this method on Pinterest awhile back and was so taken with the results I just had to have a try. To keep it simple I chose to do a Shou Sugi Ban picture frame as my first project.  I have a bad habit of diving in feet first and biting off more than I can chew, so I kept it simple. Continue Reading →

Unicorn Spit Shou Sugi Ban

DIY house number made using Shou sugi ban wood burning technique and stained using unicorn spit stain and glaze.

I have recently discovered Shou sugi ban, and I must admit I am totally loving the look. For this project, I wanted to use Unicorn spit to add some colour to the wood. I only used a green stain for this project but with the Shou sugi ban burning I ended up with so many cool colours. Continue Reading →