I started by cutting a square piece from the lath and then adding the pieces around it. I glued the pieces to a piece of plywood, used the nail gun to secure each piece, and then cut the plywood to the correct size.
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Reclaimed Wood Log Cabin Square
I was asked to put a small collection of things in a small. local gallery. I decide to create a few new things (new to me anyway). One was this 14"x14" log cabin square made with reclaimed lath from our 1931 schoolhouse.
I started by cutting a square piece from the lath and then adding the pieces around it. I glued the pieces to a piece of plywood, used the nail gun to secure each piece, and then cut the plywood to the correct size.
I painted to lath pieces and then heavily sanded them.
I added a frame with more lath and then stained all of it. It is a fun, art piece--great on a wall, windowsill, or a small easel.
I started by cutting a square piece from the lath and then adding the pieces around it. I glued the pieces to a piece of plywood, used the nail gun to secure each piece, and then cut the plywood to the correct size.
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Beautiful creation, isn't lathe cool!
ReplyDeleteThank you, yes I love it. Sadly, my supply is dwindling!
Deletecongratulations on being asked to show in a gallery. love how the lathe pieces show age and character. great piece. sharon
ReplyDeleteThank you Sharon! Yes, I love the lath and the fact that it came from my 1931 schoolhouse.
DeleteI LOVE this, Becky!
ReplyDeleteThank you Julia!
DeleteIt looks fantastic. What an ingenious piece of art.
ReplyDeleteThank you Debra, I had fun making it!
DeleteI am a quilter and I LOOOOOVE this!!! fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI just saw Betsy share this project on FB. I missed it I guess. I love it!
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