I used a variety of comic books, but one works fine. Be sure to mention you are planning on chopping the books up to make the cashier cry. With plans and complete instructions for building seven classic desks projects book charron, andy on. Aug 28, 2014 august 28, 2014 26 comments this post may contain affiliate links. Oct 05, 2014 the rise in comic book crafts has peaked my interest in the last couple of years. These batman and superman boxes are just one of several ive been making. Did you know you can take your old, unwanted comic books and use them to decorate your things, like phone cases, shoes, furniture, and instruments. In an hour or so you can have a fresh new colorful piece for your home or to sell. Instead of spending hours upon hours with the sander and new stain, we decided to cover our meeting table in vintage book pages. Ive noticed that im not the only one who loves comic books, especially decoupaging with comic books. Youll see a lot of decoupage ideas on wood in the list of projects, because thats my favorite surface to use. Comic cubes classic series are made of furnituregrade plywood with real wood veneers and are available in cherry, oak, or maple.
Decoupage vintage, vintage diy, diy decoupage gifts, vintage gifts, decoupage desk, vintage coffee, vintage stuff, vintage outfits, comic book crafts. Decoupage with comic books ive finished another comic table and thought i would share it. Make a drawer dresser in under 30 minutes by decoupaging with decoupage glue, comic, and furniture. Themed comic decoupage furniture from smithers of stamford. I have taken vintage furniture and decoupaged it in comic book strips. This is the process i use to get a perfectly smooth finish. Turn a regular side table into an awesome conversational piece. Comic book decoupage coffee table decoupage is my favorite way to revitalize a thrifted piece of furniture. Obtain crappy desk from sketchy dude on craigslist. The item has been finished off with strengthening gloss to ensure it will not peel away from. Book furniture decoupage furniture selling furniture funky furniture upcycled furniture furniture makeover painted furniture decoupage table painted chairs. Different types of wood, craftsmanship, and finishing materials contribute to the individuality of each piece. Comic book decoupage boxes good for middlehigh school ages.
How to decoupage furniture with modge podge tutorial. Apr 16, 2015 old, unwanted comic books seriously, dont use your favorite comics or anything thats worth a ton of money. Aug 26, 2012 some comic books were harmed in the making of this video. Vintage comic books pencil cup for dad mod podge rocks. So, i found an old superman and batman comic from the 1950s and decided to make him a fun pencil caddy for his desk with comic books. Cool tutorial on how to make comic book letters with wooden letters 35 ideas for kids room ideas for boys superhero sons create a luxurious and unique decoration for the kids room with these stylish projects. Brush a thin layer of mod podge over the comic piece. If the part of the furniture that youre decoupaging is painted, do you need to strip off the paint and sand first or will the mod podge work directly on the painted surface. Product title 1 max pro short colored comic storage box.
Pva glue paintbrushes cardboard comics or other magazines scissors dont forget to subscribe for more. With how many magazines i own, i will be making this. Apply a generous, but not dripping, layer of mod podge over the top of the comic book pieces as a sealer. Introduces principles of desk and bookcase design, shows how to make drawers, pigeonholes, tambours, secret compartments. The item has been finished with mod podge acrylic sealant. Comic books cost 50 cents at the thrift store or goodwill. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. Note that, while a golden age comics will fit inside the drawer without a board, drawerboxes were not designed to hold products such as backing boards for golden age or silvergold comics intended for 50s dells, etc. Some comic books were harmed in the making of this video. Bring old furniture back to life with decoupage vintage comic book chair by bombus design.
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I still have a few dwell with dignity projects to share with you, and im really excited about this one. Diy decoupageupcycle bookshelf for a boys room l comic book. Cool comic book crafts made with mod podge mod podge rocks. If you are fond of them too, check out these 15 comic book crafts youll love.
See more ideas about decoupage furniture, decoupage and furniture. Sorry for the lateness on this upload holidays had me busy but the last few weeks i was working on this table and want to show you guys how i did it. City cubes wallhugging cabinets for tight spaces city cubes are like standard comic cubes turned sideways. Check out some big and little ways to express your comic book love in. View in gallery diy decoupage coffee table furniture design tutorial view in gallery andrew richmond marvel lous furniture diy comic book desk. Ive been in my new bedroom for almost a year but it still feels like its missing something. For my first table, i decided to make a comic book table. A lot of mod podge we used about a halfgallon for a 10by4 table a brush. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. How to decoupage with mod podge without bubbles and wrinkles. But well done, i think i will make a desk of it of my own comics and for eve. We wanted the pages to be all jumbled up and random. Now the boys have a cute, functional, custom piece of furniture. This is a super easy to make decorative coffee table for your living room.
Use the art of decoupage to adhere your pictures permanently to the table surface. French for to cut, decoupage involves gluing paper onto a surface and coating it with several layers of glue to. I could have used less from your local comic book store. August 28, 2014 26 comments this post may contain affiliate links. Our appraisals archive contains thousands of antiques roadshow appraisal videos and other valuable information spanning nearly 20 years worth of series episodes. For those who love comics, comic book storage is an important part of owning them. Please see disclosures here christy little of our southern home is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. I think the hardest part of these sort of projects are cutting out the comics. Here is an example of a comic book furniture which can be made to items similar to upcycled comic book themed decoupaged chair, super heroes, game wow by konstantin solovey on etsy. Dads and nostalgic comics go together like peas and carrots. Mar 26, 2012 it is even more fun to use scanned or photocopied letters, documents, old photographs, stamps and envelopes from your own family. I probably have enough doubles of my favorite comic books to actually pull this off, too. How to video on decoupaging your furniture with comic books. These two wooden boxes, not only fit your comic books perfectly, they have a super cool design, and they will look really good in.
Cool comic book crafts made with mod podge comic book. Upcycled decoupage custom made comic book furniture item not for sale upcycled custom made comic book furniture item not for sale example only. The drawer opens from the long side of the cabinet instead of from the end. Spread mod podge on back of desired comic pieces as if creating a sticker. How to decoupage vintage comic books onto slate coasters. Understanding how to assess the quality of antique furniture and how to care for it can make a difference when selecting a piece. Amazing decoupage handmade product book 2 photo books of decoupage handmade product. See more ideas about mod podge crafts, decoupage furniture and decoupage. But i have an old trunk that i really want to decoupage with my old comic books. Techniques for better woodworking the workshop companion engler, nick on. My husband found an ad on craigslist for two vintage school desks under free stuff.
Continue placing comics until desired area is covered. Comic strip night stand a drawer dresser decoupage on. Here are a few ideas, if youre looking to be inspired. Did you know you can take your old, unwanted comic books and use them to decorate your things, like phone cases, shoes, furniture, and. Recover some old furniture in comic book scans like this idea to fix up old furniture this is awesome. How to decorate a wood table with magazine pages home.
Choose one that you like thicker papers are easier to work with if youre a beginner and then paint the piece in a coordinating color. Ive decoupaged a few tables in my day but a comic book table or dresser might be fun for a kids room. This item was made by me using a wood box, a dc comic book, and the art of decoupage. There are many paper options when youre planning to decoupage furniture. It is perfect as it can be used as both glue and varnish. Comic book decoupage on canvas comic book crafts, decoupage. There are many ways to go about decoupaging furniture, this is a quick and easy method i used today. Decoupage furniture such as a vintage trunk the artful. Continue working outward, attaching the comic book to the frame with the mod podge. Furniture at hatch book furniture, decoupage furniture. Try a specialist glue such as aleenes instant decoupage waterbased glue, sealer and finish. Antique furniture comes in all different styles and pieces.
Both of which lead me to having a hard time keeping the horizontal lines straight. See more ideas about decoupage chair, diy decoupage chair and decoupage. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. Not counting, of course, the little tissue paper covered box when i was eight. Office desk funny cartoons from cartoonstock directory the worlds largest online collection of cartoons and comics. The art of decoupage can transform a piece of furniture like nothing else. Make a bedside table in under 60 minutes by decoupaging with glue, varnish, and comic. I have never been a crafty person and feel very out of my element.
Use big pieces first then fill in with smaller pieces. Apr 03, 20 my friend rob mimicked the pattern of my desktop for the shelves to go above it and also mimicked the desktop for the built in bookshelves that i would place below. How to decoupage vintage book pages on furniture duration. Office desk cartoons and comics funny pictures from. Let dry for at least one hour before adding a photo to the frame. Both sizes are designed to contain any silver age or modern age comic, along with those protective supplies, including millcases and mylars. First step, take your old comic books and start to cut out the panels and pages that have cool images or scenes on them.
Truly this process can be applied to any surface so you can trick out your dresser, desk, night stand, or other surfaces. Decoupage furniture diy furniture painted furniture mesa geek comic book rooms comic books deco kids home decoracion diy inspiration vintage comic supergirl bedside table. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. How about our gallery about diy comic book desk picture above. Decorate an old dresser or table with comic book pages. Decoupaged chairs decoupage chair, magazine crafts. Please see disclosures here christy little of our southern home is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to decoupaged desk. I make custom designed comic book furniture using new and upcycled pieces all for sale. Comic decoupage coffee table with eimear from cute travels we could do a tray or a magneticcork message board. Reclaimed comic decoupage chair by bombus 30 mod podge project ideas some really fun projects. Comic books remind me of growing up in a house of brothers. Hey all, this is my first instructable, so please excuse my formatting, but i hope you all can find a use for old comics like i did. For your own decoupage desk, follow these easy steps.
This blogger made over a midcentury table with comic book decoupage. We were sorting through lots of crap in her room, and as we were about to toss her old comic book collection into a goodwill donation box, she said, we should use those to decoupage something. Check out our comic book decoupage selection for the very best in unique or custom. To create a unique piece of decoupaged furniture from your ratty tatty comics you will need. One of my favorite projects from the dwell with dignity home, and by far my boys favorite project, is the comic book dresser. Dig through the dollar bin at your local comic book store. Its cheap, easy, and is sure to give your things that extra added bit of comic book character. Funky furniture furniture projects furniture makeover painted furniture decoupage comic book crafts comic books arts and crafts paper crafts. End table made with dc vintage comic postcards and resin top comic book. Decoupage, tables, comic, wonder woman, superhero, mirror, etsy, crafts, mesas. Jan 05, 2011 i finally learned how to decoupage paper using mod podge without the paper bubbling and wrinkling. I found a green bookcase that my sons class is going to decoupage with pages from a book and some other art for an art auction project. Using the comic books was my sisters brilliant idea. All youll need is the furniture, comic books, mod podge to decoupage the bejeezus out of it and scissors.
For this project, i wanted to create a special and sentimental gift that he could display on his desk at work and he was thrilled with how they turned out. Diy how to make comic book letters wood comic book letters i love this idea. Comic decoupage coffee table with eimear dream a little bigger maybe to turn all the little kids tables into nice outdoor furniture crafty home adventures. Sealed with a triple coat gloss finish so these knobs are durable enough for everyday use on your cabinets or furniture. I glued extra comic book covers to boards and created a back splash of comics for every floating shelf.