Here’s an insert I built, painted and distressed for my fireplace that seals the opening from heat loss in the winter and hot air entering in the summer. So keeping with the “green” concept, everything incorporated in this draft stopper was either recycled or reclaimed.
The wood was pulled from a dumpster while I was on a construction site. Not only was the wood being thrown out but it also bares the “Forest Stewardship Council” (FSC) certification which means it’s from a well managed forest. Simply put, there’s a plan in place so as not to trash a particular forest.
Love it! I'm so happy that I found your blog. I love seeing all the wonderful ideas, creations and treasures you have.
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great fireplace cover. i'm really diggin' your finishes... a close second only to Father Time's handy work. i look forward to following your blog and projects.
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Great cover and the fact that is it totally recycled is an added bonus!!
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SueAnn
Ray, painting and distressing is my therapeutic outlet. By the way, your site is amazing and very inspiring…great photos.
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Jim
What a great find and great use of this 'trash' - who would throw that away??
ReplyDeleteNorthern Cottage, it was just scraps of wood when I found it. I joined the boards together, painted the pattern, did all the distressing and installed the hardware. I wish this was how I found it, would have been a lot less work.
ReplyDeleteCan you post a picture of the FSC certification, so we can recognize it?
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting patiently for your blog. I have no woodworking, connecting, welding skills. I can paint a little and am really good at distressing. How about you have a workshop once in a while? I will travel through three states to learn from you. I would love to make a good piece of junk. Tomorrow I am going to search the house to make a Funky Junk Pile. I wasn't aware that I like all her things because they are not improved or crafted. I like your creations because they are raw, real and not cutesy. Thanks. Ann
Only three states! My distressing technique has evolved over the last 35+ years and is actually kinda difficult to teach. I can visualize exactly what I want a finish to look like but trying to explain the process to others doesn’t usually work out.
ReplyDeleteHere is the link to the Forest Stewardship Council http://www.fscus.org/
Thanks for checking things out.
Jim