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Posts: 0 (10/24/01 19:40:47) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tags : None NY Linda Court Dougs Wood Conduit Wall a gas fitting 3/8 flare plug. Now, what you do is drill a hole into the fitting directly thru the center of the opening. The hole needs to be only big onough for a dry wall screw to go thru it. Those fittings will be placed into the ceiling and floor every 18" approx. or as far apart as you like to vary the curve of the plywood to be placed later. You will have to plan this out according to the width of the screen. Keep in mind you will loose a bit of plywood width due to the curving of the wood Make sure you keep the fittings plumb (ceiling to floor) when drilling them into the ceiling and floor. On the show we did not put any fittings into the floor because we cut a hole into the carpet and padding (only as big as the dia. of the conduit) to keep the conduit in place. Note when plywood is weaved into the conduits it will strengthen the screen. Where you use a fitting (always ceiling) you will need to use a 1/2 conduit coupler to join the 1/2" conduit and fitting together. Whether or not you use a fitting, after cutting to the desired location, place the conduit into the desired floor location. Now, with the coupler in place on the top of the conduit slightly bend the conduit into the plumbed ceiling location. After you get all the conduits into place weave cut and polyed 1/4" plywood into the cunduits. The plywood should be cut so that the height of each piece will go from top to bottom evenly. without drawings this is a bit difficult to visualize, however if you get the supplies and playwith them you will understand the concept. It is not very difficult at all for the do-it-yourselfer. Be careful about the conduit measurements before cutting. And keep in mind that uneven floors will need individual measurements for each conduit cut.
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Posts: 0 (10/24/01 19:42:01) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Franks Sheetrock Fresco You can purchase sheet rock at the home improvement center. 1. measure out the "chunk" of drywall you want and mark it with a pencil. You can make a free form shape or use a geometric shape or whatever makes you buzz. 2. take a hammer and knock of pieces around the edges where you have marked. Edges will be uneven--this is a good thing. 3. peel off the paper along the edges that may be hanging loose. 4. "dry brush" the edges and top of the sheet rock with an off white paint. Let dry. (FYI, "Dry brushing" means use a dry paintbrush, dip brush into paint, drag off as much excess as possible, and then paint.) 5. using acrylic craft paint, paint your image on the surface and let dry. On the show, Frank's "image" was a swag of berries across the face of the sheetrock. 6. antique the entire piece, including the edges, with 2 parts antiquing medium and 1 part water. On the show, Frank used Down Home Brown by Plaid. To antique a surface quickly, paint on the antiquing medium and then wipe off as much antiquing medium as you find pleasing. Work fast on the surface since the antiquing medium is water based and dries rapidly. 7 when dry, spray with a matte fixative. Frank used DecoArt Americanna Sealer/Finisher matte. 8. when dry, mount piece with dry wall screws.
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Posts: 0 (10/24/01 19:46:24) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hildis Slipcovers Q: Hildi, I'm dying to know how you make those adorable slip covers for chairs! Can you give me a short explanation or style guide? Stephanie A: 1) Pin the fabric on the sofa inside out. Pin loosely and in a straight line as to create a sew line to follow while sewing. Pinch, tuck and pin until you get a loose, tailored fit. 2) Pin the hem. 3) Remove the slip cover and sew along your pin line. 4) Flip the cover inside out and put on sofa. TIP: Make sure to be consistent and symmetrical while fitting and pinning the fabric on the sofa.
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Posts: 0 (10/24/01 19:49:24) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	NY Sherwood Drive Verns Candle Clock : hands and battery at chiasso.com sconces : Ikea to put the clock on the wall:1. Determine the overall diameter of your clock and mark the center point of your clock with nail in the wall, where the hands will be mounted. 2. Divide your diameter in half to get the radius of your clock, and cut a piece of string to that exact length, plus a little to tie around a pencil. 3. Take your pencil with string tied around it, and tie the other end of the string to the nail in the center. At this point, you should carefully and slowly draw your circle which will be representative of the centerline of whatever you will be mounting for the time indicators. 4. Take a level and draw vertical and horizontal level lines through the center point. You will end up with four 90 degree quadrants. 5. Each quadrant must be evenly divided into equal thirds, or 30 degree divisions. This can be done with an angle or simple geometry if you don't have an angle available. 6. Extend the angle lines from the center point to the marked circumference of the clock using a light pencil line, and mark your mounting points for the clock indicators.
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Posts: 0 (10/24/01 20:06:16) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Gens Mosaic Backsplash (kitchen) from diynet.com From "Upgrade With Ceramic Tile" Episode DIR-157 Installing a mosaic-tile backsplash is a decorative way to protect the wall behind your sink. To prevent water damage to the wallboard behind your kitchen sink, install a ceramic-tile mosaic backsplash. It's a great first tile project for homeowners. At some point in such a project, you'll need to cut tile. A tabletop tile cutter (figure A) is useful for straight cuts. Simply score the tile once or twice, then snap it by pressing down on the lever. A rod saw (figure B) works well for making curved or irregular cuts, and tile nippers (figure C) are useful for rounding off edges and making small cuts. Always wear safety glasses when cutting tile. Materials: Tape measure Level Tile cutter Rod saw Tile nippers Eye protection Notched trowel Rubber grout float Hammer Mastic tile adhesive Grout Decorative tiles Tiles with rounded edges for use when edges are visible Measure the area to be tiled, and locate and mark the center point. Perform a "dry run" by placing one tile on the center point, then working outward with additional tiles until you know how many you'll need. By starting from the center, you can make sure both ends of your project will be the same. Because this project will use tiling fragments, extreme precision isn't necessary. Place the tiles you plan to break into a towel, and cover all of them completely. Use a hammer to break the tiles to the sizes you want. Wear safety glasses while breaking the tiles. Lay out the broken and whole tile pieces in a pattern you like (figure D). You may want to lay out the pieces on paper and trace around them to create a template for future reference. Remove any electrical-outlet covers from the wall, and turn off the power to the outlets. (If you place tile around an electrical box, make sure the cover plate will hide the exposed tile edges. Leave room to remove the outlets or switches in case it becomes necessary.) Use a notched trowel to apply mastic adhesive to the wall. Hold the trowel at a 45-degree angle. Place your first tile on the center point, and work your way outward (figure E). Use a slight twisting motion when you set the tiles into the mastic. Use tiles with rounded edges anywhere the edges may be visible (figure F). As you work, use a level or a straightedge to make sure the surfaces are flush. Allow the adhesive to cure overnight. Apply grout, using a rubber grout float held at a 45-degree angle (figure G). Work the grout into all the joints. Cover the entire area, periodically wiping off excess grout with a damp sponge. Grout can irritate the eyes and skin, so wear safety glasses and latex gloves when working with it. After the grout dries, wipe the haze from the tiles and buff them with a soft cloth (figure H). Adjust the position of any electrical outlets or switches to compensate for the thickness of the tile, then replace the covers
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Posts: 0 (10/24/01 20:09:46) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	NJ Lafayette St Verns green room, twin bed sofa, butterflies butterflies at : butterflydomain.com Green paints: Behr 3A1-3 Light Lichen and 3A1-4 Willow River these are from the homeowners paint cans
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Posts: 0 (10/24/01 20:13:06) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hildis Polyurethane Stripes Hilda's striped wallcovering Paint your walls and let them completely dry. Tape off the area you want to stripe, and then apply a coat of polyurethane. The poly is applied with a brush. Shiny stripes in a flash! After it's dry, remove the tape (unless of course you like the look of the tape).
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Posts: 0 (10/24/01 20:22:22) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Lauries Tortoiseshell Recipe Laurie's tortoise-shell table First, you will need to obtain your base color in latex satin finish. Laurie used a cream color. Paint the furniture with two coats and let dry it completely at least four hours. Overnight is even better. After the paint is dry, sand the furniture lightly. Then apply the glaze mixture: 3/4 cup malt vinegar 2 tbs. burnt umber powder pigment (must be powder!) 1 squirt of liquid dishwashing soap the powdered pigment is avail at : fxsupply.com or realmilkpaint.com Mix the ingredients together and apply liberally with a small brush. Once the glaze has been applied, do exactly what you saw Laurie do on the show dabble your fingers along the top of the glaze like you're playing a piano. Do it lightly, though, so that you get the desired effect. I just wanted to add that I did this on my end tables and it looks great! One thing to be careful of: When I put the pigment into the vinegar it started to fizz like if you mix baking soda and vinegar. This reaction wasn't quite as violent but it overflowed the old coffee cup I was using. As soon as I put in the soap it stopped. I would suggest adding the soap before the pigment, hopefully then it won't bubble up as much. --Miki
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Posts: 0 (10/24/01 20:47:23) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hildis Frottage Wall Treatment 1. Mix 4 parts glaze to 1 part paint. 2.Work in manageable sections. 3. Apply mixture to wall (do the corners and trim first). Cover with a heavy plastic (plastic drop cloths will work plastic wrap not advisable). 5. Swish mixture around with wall paper brush on the plastic side to create texture. 6. Remove plastic. 7. Continue on to next section. 8. Once it dries, it will become a bit more transparent.
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Posts: 0 (10/24/01 20:50:00) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Gens Paint a Linoleum Floor Steps to painting a linoleum floor: 1. Scrub the floor of all dirt and grease. 2. Wash the floor with trisodium phosphate/water mixture. 3. Prime with oil-based primer. 4. Paint with outdoor/patio style of paint. 5 Apply 3-4 coats polyurethane. Be sure to allow proper drying time between each step! Add more poly depending on traffic.
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Posts: 0 (10/24/01 20:59:29) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hildis Zebra Chair Fabric Hilda's zebra chairs The dropcloths Hilda used for the zebra chairs in Paul and Shirley's living room can be purchased at any paint or home improvement store. They cost approximately $8 for a 6x9 piece. You work with the canvas just as you would any other heavy weight upholstery fabric. In this case, Hilda slip-covered the entire chair. The paint was the same paint used on the fireplace and brushed on using artist brushes. You can also use fabric paints or other craft paints. There is no risk of bleeding with this technique as long as you're attentive to how much paint you're putting on. Afterall, the drop cloths are designed for this very purpose (to prevent paint from bleeding, that is).
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Posts: 0 (10/24/01 21:05:36) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hildis Tissue Paper Wallpaper Hilda's tissue-paper wallpaper To get the great tissue-paper effect that Hilda used on this show, try this: Buy tissue paper in whatever color you want as the background. Keep in mind that the color will change when it's applied and will be darker at the places where the tissue paper overlaps. You can get tissue paper at stores that sell gift wrapping or craft stores. Use wallpaper glue and water it down to a thin consistency. The ratio is one part glue to four parts water. You want it to be pretty thin more like sticky milk. Use a thin, soft brush no acrylic bristles. The coarser fibers will rip the tissue paper, so use a very soft bristle. Brush a thin layer of the glue mixture on the wall and apply the tissue paper over the glue be sure you've separated the tissue paper to single sheets before you start applying. Once you put the sheet up, use the soft brush to gently apply more glue (not too much) and smooth out the paper to make sure it adhered evenly. Move on to your next piece, and overlap slightly depending on how much of the overlap you want to see. Remember: Overlapping creates a more intense color effect. Once the wall is covered and the glue is fully dry, apply the stencil. This is a time-consuming project. It took Hilda and her team more than three hours to apply the tissue paper and another few hours to finish the stenciling.
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Posts: 0 (10/24/01 21:06:45) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Franks Batik (applied to pillows) Frank's pillows To do batik like Frank did it, follow these directions: 1. Use pre-mixed wax (found at any craft store). 2. Heat according to directions in a double boiler. 3. Use a thin natural fiber, such as silk or cotton. 4. Using a tjanint tool (found at any craft store) or craft brush, apply wax to fabric on a plastic nonabsorbent surface. 5. Outline project. 6. Once the wax is opaque, brush on dyes. 7. Let dry. 8. Using newsprint or brown craft paper, press paper against fabric until no color is found on sheets. 9. Dry clean to remove wax. Frank also said that you shouldn't plan to use the iron on your clothes after using it for this craft project.
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Posts: 7522 (10/25/01 11:28:13) ~@~PRINCESS OF POWER~@~ Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Gen's Silver Stuff it is called Rub n' Buff and sold in tubes that come in more colors than silver. Michael's Craft stores and Garden Rigde sell it for less than $4 a tube and you can get it online from michaels.com as well. Use it on things that aren't going to be touched too much, as the silver color will come off on your hand if used on doorknoes for instance. ILYK Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire! Please visit my ezboard- Post Here
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Posts: 7522 (10/29/01 16:10:27) ~@~PRINCESS OF POWER~@~ Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hildi and Dougs Upholstered Headboards Upholstered Headboard Materials: 1/2" plywood cut to the size and shape of your headboard design quilt batting fabric of choice 1" x 4" pine boards as legs plain cotton backing staple gun and staples scissors Steps: Have the lumber yard cut the wood to size. If you are making a creative shape, like curving the top or rounding the edges, you will probably have to do the cutting yourself. A jigsaw works just fine for this project. Lay the face of your headboard on a thick piece of quilt batting. Cut around your design adding about 6" to the outside edge. Then fold the batting over and staple it to the back of the headboard. Using the exact same method as Step 2, place your soft headboard face down on the wrong side of the fabric you're using to cover it. Cut around it adding another 6" to the edge for folding over. Then, do just that. Fold the fabric over to the back and staple it on. Make sure to move from top to bottom then side to side to stretch the fabric taut as you go, eliminating any wrinkles. Now it's time to cut a piece of plain cotton cloth to the exact size of the headboard. Lay it on the back, covering all your staples and raw fabric edges, fold it under about an inch, and staple it all the way around as neatly as possible. Mount the legs of the headboard, which are 1" x 4" pieces of pine cut to the correct length, to the back of the headboard using wood screws. The two should be placed about 6" in from the outside edges of the headboard. If using a metal bed frame, check to see where the legs need to be to match up to the holes in the frame . For a king size bed, add a third leg in the center of the frame for support. Determine the length of the legs by holding the headboard up to the bed. The headboard should start about an inch below the top of the mattress, to help hold the mattress and pillows in place. Now, measure down to the floor from a few inches lower than the top edge of the headboard. Use several wood screws to attach the boards to the headboard, making sure that the screws are short enough not to pierce through the front. Attach the headboard to a platform bed with wood screws through the headboard legs and into the platform trim board. Attach to a regular metal bed frame by drilling holes into the legs that match up with the holes in the frame for mounting a headboard . Use nuts and bolts to hold the headboard in place. Note: There are all sorts of ways to make your headboard even more special . You can gather the fabric top and bottom for a fuller, more cushioned look, or add ribbons or contrasting welting to really get a custom look. Headboard and Bed Sizing Many people are unsure of how large to make projects, depending on the size of bed they wish to build. Headboards are generally made to extend two to four inches out from each side of a mattress (depending on personal preference and the amount of room space). If the headboard is to be attached to the wall, there is more flexibility for the width. If a headboard is to be attached to a metal bed frame, be sure that the headboard supports are placed correctly based on the width of your particular frame. For projects such as the platform bed, be sure to add at least four inches to the length of the mattress for the finished platform size. Mattress Sizes: Crib: 27" x 52" Twin: 39" x 75" Full: 54" x 75" Queen: 60" x 80" King: 76" x 80" ILYK Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire! Please visit my ezboard- Post Here
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Posts: 7522 (10/29/01 16:11:29) ~@~PRINCESS OF POWER~@~ Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Doug's Venetian Plaster Venetian Plaster link by Behr courtesy of Karyn on TLC BB! www.behrpaint.com/cgi-bin...e=venetian Click here for Behrs venetian plaster how to page! * Dougs final coat is "butchers wax" , it is the same wax as used on bowling alley lanes.........painting over it is out of the question we have heard from many posters however. Behr offers another final coat with complete directions ILYK Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire! Please visit my ezboard- Post Here
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Posts: 7522 (01/31/02 11:58:36) ~@~PRINCESS OF POWER~@~ Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Verns Wine Glass Chandelier (red kitchen) wineenthusiast.com item#1213 Hanging stemware rack $39.95 31W x 14D holds 24 glasses (you simply drop in the light as Vern did from the ceiling) solid oak suspended via brass chains ILYK Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire! Please visit my ezboard- Post Here

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