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>>523752
That's it for now. Handles go on tomorrow, though I might actually rip this out and try again. If anything, it's a proof of concept but it won't look the way I want until I cut it with perfect edges and a darker stain.

I splurged on the copper handles though. :/ Couldn't help myself.

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>>523751

Folded the corners for a smooth(ish) edge.

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>>523749
Backside was some sort of thin nylon mesh. Used a spray adhesive that looked like silly string.

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>>523748
I tacked the corners of the fabric and sheared it down to size with an exacto knife - but I didn't plan for enough play space so I ended up stretching the thing out super tight. It works though, has this sort of studded-leather-armchair thing going on.

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>>521601
Back from the dead! I moved my desk into my room finally after spending 3 days cleaning off the stain on the kitchen floor. Note to self: old Coors boxes are not an appropriate substitute for a tarp.

Onward to the (p)leather!

>> No.522304 [View]

>>521601

My bad for the lapse in updating, guys (and or ladies). I realized halfway through that I laid the stain on way too thick and some of the veneer didn't take to the color. I'll post some pics of the leather tomorrow but the desk will end up lighter.

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>>518515
Fake leather! In which I will stud to the table top with copper nails.

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>>518514
Final staining picture.

Drying tonight and tomorrow I add some pleather I found.

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>>518513
Drawers that need handles. Maybe dull brass?

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>>518511
Top part.

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>>518509
>pres stain

*pre stain

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>>518509
Fully stained. Dark Mahogany, mmmm.

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>>518508
Top coat. Used a pres stain conditioner because I am a dumb.

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>>518507
Needs handles.

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>>518506
Fully sanded.

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>>517574
>wood tech, nigga

I wish I had it :C

Here's some pictures of the process! Just finished staining.

Also, literal cobwebs.

>> No.516707 [View]

>>516529
Suppose I could stain the brass or nickel-plated ones a darker color?

Is there a process for that? Like copper coating an iron nail?

Also, I plan to use copper or copper coloring all up in this. It's...just, so shiny.

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>>516252
This. I like this. $7 a pop though.

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>>515822
Hmmm...decisions decisions.

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>>515820

Finally wore a mask and goggles today. Didn't walk back home with a chest full of phlegm!

Side note: when I sanded the sides they got white and streaky first, then revealed the wood after some elbow grease. Was that the original polyurethane cover coming off? Should I use a thinner like acetone or Citristrip first or something?

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>>515455
It probably is, plus God only knows what else is left over from their constant ragers.

Anyway here's more sanding. The sides proved trickier since I don't think they're even veneer. Just a printed pattern? Came off with 60 grit, then 150.

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>>515373
I'm stupid, here's the picture I was supposed to post.

>>515376
STAIN FOR THE STAIN GOD

STAIN FOR THE STAAIIIIN GAAAWWWD

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>>515372
This is the best it looks, near the front door oddly enough.

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>>515371
What is that even?

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