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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Grain Sack Bench


I found this bench at a local thrift store today and of course brought it home.  I love the legs on it and I knew it could be a stunner with some work. 
Before:
The bench has the smooth factory finish that I don't like so much
I decided to use a piece of an antique grain sack I had left from my last project.  I mixed up white home-made chalk paint and painted the base of the bench.  While the paint was drying I stapled the grain sack to the seat.  The next thing I did was to brush on dark wax directly to the white paint.  I knew this would darken the white and it would look aged.  I had made sure as I painted the white on that I had brush strokes going many ways. The dark wax stays in the crevices created by the brush marks.  I wiped off the extra wax and then screwed on the seat and was finished. 



I love antique grain sacks!


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29 comments:

  1. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow May 28, 2014 at 9:30 PM

    So pretty! I love its French style.

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  2. NanaDianaMay 29, 2014 at 6:15 AM

    WHAT? You didn't LOVE that parrot fabric covering? lol It turned out GREAT. Love the grainsack and the finish on the wood. You did a good job. I really LOVE little benches like that. I have a few too many! xo Diana

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    1. DD's CottageMay 29, 2014 at 7:04 AM

      Thank you Diana-parrot fabric no my fav but grain sack is! I love little stools too!

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  3. Sherri S.May 29, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Wow!! It looks great. I love the gain sack on this stool...perfect choice :-)

    Happy Thursday ♥

    ~Sherri

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  4. DD's CottageMay 29, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    Thank you Sherri--I love grain sack and stools so it was a win win!

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  5. Artsy Chicks RuleMay 29, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    Great makeover!! Love the grain sack!

    Nancy

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  6. Joy@aVintageGreenMay 29, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    I love grain sacks. The dark wax brought out the details.
    Joy

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    1. DD's CottageMay 29, 2014 at 1:36 PM

      Thank you Joy-I love working with dark wax and grain sack!

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  7. UnknownMay 29, 2014 at 1:33 PM

    That's gorgeous! I love grain sacks too ~ very rustic and fun looking! Julia

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  8. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMay 29, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    What do you mean...you didn't love the parrot fabric? What was someone thinking? You sure did this stool a favor, love it!

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  9. DD's CottageMay 29, 2014 at 5:18 PM

    Thanks Betsy--I agree I did the bench a BIG favor! Parrots not so much!

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  10. ScribblerMay 29, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    How come I never find anything this cute in a thrift shop?! This is great -- I love the lines and the fabric is so pretty.

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  11. chateau chicMay 29, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    Your transformations are so wonderful!!! Pleeease move next door to me...or at least down the street. :-)
    Mary Alice

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    1. DD's CottageMay 30, 2014 at 7:14 AM

      Thank you Mary Alice--I would love to live by you and be inspired!

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  12. Lauren @ Bless'er HouseMay 29, 2014 at 7:06 PM

    I'm a sucker for grain sack anything. This little bench is beautiful!

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    1. DD's CottageMay 30, 2014 at 7:14 AM

      Thank you--I am a sucker for grain sack too!

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  13. The Painted DrawerMay 29, 2014 at 8:19 PM

    So sweet! Love the transformation (as always!!!).

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    1. DD's CottageMay 30, 2014 at 7:15 AM

      Thank you Suzanne-I am loving the grain sack!

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  14. CynthiaMay 30, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    This bench sure is a keeper, I can't believe someone got rid of this piece. The legs are gorgeous and the grain sac is perfect. Good thing for you that someone was silly enough to part with this beauty.

    Cynthia

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    1. DD's CottageMay 30, 2014 at 11:19 AM

      Thank you Cynthia--I am so glad people get rid of great junk! More for me to find--just got back from the Flea Market with more stuff!

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  15. DD's CottageMay 30, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    Thank you Martina--so much better now!

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  16. MONICA LIVASJune 3, 2014 at 4:22 AM

    This is gorgeous! LOVE grain sacks!

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  17. EmilyJune 9, 2014 at 4:25 AM

    So cute! Thanks for sharing with us at Your Designs This Time!

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