IrishMist Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Several of you asked for directions to make the black table and chairs in my Buttercup photos - so here you are - Supplies- Miniature wood turnings - I used Tiny Turnings because they had finials on each end, but you could also used carved chopsticks, skewers, or lathe your own dowel rods. 4 wooden stair posts or similar turnings Wood scraps no thicker than 1/8 inch - 4 pieces at least 3 1/2 x 2 1/4, 1 piece 1 1/2 square per chair, several small pieces for drawers and trim Glue, exacto knife, metal straight edge/ruler, sandpaper, mini clamps, black spray paint, assorted craft paints for design of your choice, 4 small nails for drawer pulls, Dremel or similar tool to finish table edges Chair- Cut the following, one piece of wood 1 1/2 inches square and sand smooth 2 pieces turning, 1 3/8 including finial - ending with a flat top to glue to seat 2 pieces turning, 3 5/8 including finial 7 pieces turning, 1 1/8 plus the tiny part between turnings needs to be left sticking out on each end sand all cut ends Glue the flat tops of the 1 3/8 pieces to the front corners of the bottom of the seat. Wiggle (technical term! ) the back of the seat into skinny sections in the 3 5/8 pieces to match height of front legs and glue in place. You may have to whittle the seat a tiny bit if it doesn’t go in easily - the turnings snap if too much pressure is applied. Work one piece of 1 1/8 turning into legs on each side of chair at desired height and glue. Evenly space the last three 1 1/8 turnings between the back uprights and glue in place. Allow the glue to dry thoroughly . Sand lightly as needed. Spray paint and allow to dry. I have pictures, but have not been able to get the site to upload them right now. I will post instructions for the table when I can get the pics up because it will make it much easier if you have them to follow. If you need help, just holler! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Thanks for the directions! I just checked out your gallery and the table and chairs are really nice. Did you make the round table with the three legs that's next to the blue armchair? I have one exactly like it that I bought years ago (like, 20!) at Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishMist Posted August 15, 2005 Author Share Posted August 15, 2005 Thanks! and I got that candlestand table at Sturbridge Village, too! I got that a little over 30 years ago.....gee, I feel old.... Wonder if they still sell them today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I saved the directions to try later, I really like the look of the table and chairs. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 That's so funny! I wonder if they do still sell them. One of the legs broke off on mine and I lost it, so I replaced it with a piece of toothpick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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