Thursday, April 30, 2015

Project Challenge, Furniture, School Desk

Welcome back to Project Challenge: 6 bloggers challenging themselves to create something with a similar object.  After checking out my furniture project, check out the other links and THEN link up your own furniture project!
school, desk, furniture makeover, fusion mineral paint, project challenge, beyond the picket fence, http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2015/04/project-challenge-furniture-school-desk.html
This month's theme is furniture and I chose to remake a school desk.
fusion mineral paint, reclaimed wood, barn wood, desk, upcycled, furniture, beyond the picket fence, http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2015/04/project-challenge-furniture-school-desk.html

It started out as your basic desk still used by millions of students today.  
desk, schoolhouse, upcycled, furniture, http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2015/04/project-challenge-furniture-school-desk.html
I removed the top and painted the base with Fusion Mineral Paint in Seaside.  This is such a pretty color and is part of a limited collection.  
desk, fusion mineral paint, furniture makeover, barn wood, end table, nightstand, http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2015/04/project-challenge-furniture-school-desk.html
The coverage of this paint amazes me.  Usually on metal like this it takes at least two coats to cover, but this is one coat only (except to go back and find the tricky spots I missed). 
school desck, upcycled, end table, sidetable, fusion mineral paint, http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2015/04/project-challenge-furniture-school-desk.html
I then added two pieces of reclaimed barn wood, sanded well, for the top.  I used the Fusion Mineral Paint all natural beeswax on the wood.
school desk, reclaimed wood, barn wood, furniture makeover, end table, nightstand, beyond the picket fence, http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2015/04/project-challenge-furniture-school-desk.html
It makes a fun side table or nightstand, perfect for holding books and magazines.
desk, upcycled, reclaimed wood, fusion mineral paint, end table, beyond the picket fence, http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2015/04/project-challenge-furniture-school-desk.html
NOW, check out the other bloggers' furniture projects--wow!
Now it is your turn--link up your furniture projects!  And NEXT MONTH'S challenge is something made with some type of fencing.  The party will be at the end of May!


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11 comments:

  1. ToneApril 30, 2015 at 5:18 AM

    Thanks for hosting such a lovely party! Cant wait to so what people contribute with! :D

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  2. farmhouse-storyApril 30, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    love the old wood-awesome idea!

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    1. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceApril 30, 2015 at 9:49 AM

      Thanks--it kind of gives it that rustic industrial feel I love.

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  3. ibshellApril 30, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    I LOVE how you removed the top and replaced it. So clever! I also love that you used it as a side table. Such a great way to add a piece that holds such fond memories of my childhood. Yet another awesome project!! ;)

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  4. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageApril 30, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Such a fun transformation! The color really pops and I love the rustic wood top. I've been looking for a laptop table and haven't been able to find one in my price range and now I'm thinking making over a school desk like this would probably work great!

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  5. Larissa ~ Prodigal PiecesApril 30, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    Perfect color, Becky! I love that you using it as a side table and the rustic top just makes it sing. Great job!

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  6. CherylApril 30, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    Great job!! Love that color too!

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  8. Sarah RambergSeptember 17, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    Hi there!! I just posted a round-up of project ideas using classroom supplies and included this great desk re-use- I just love it! Thank you so much for such an awesome idea- please find the full round up here: http://www.sadieseasongoods.com/upcycling-101-repurposed-school-and-classroom-items/

    Thanks again and craft on!
    Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)

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  9. Rachel SSeptember 20, 2016 at 1:05 PM

    I just came across this project on Pinterest because I have a very similar school desk and I was planning to paint the base with Fusion Mineral Paint! How has the paint held up for you? Did you paint directly on the metal or did you first use a primer or some other product to help the paint stick to the metal? Did you have a lot of noticeable brush strokes?

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