[Stained Floors, Wallpaper and the Bespaq]

On 1/2/2019, 1:33:07, Debsrand56 said:

I didn't even know you could do that (because I hate that ugly red mahogany).  It sounds like it was a lot of work, but it was totally worth it.  It looks a million times better!  Did you also reupholster? 

No, I liked the original upholstery - my problem is the red mahogany Bespaq seems so fond of. It completely covers the grain, it is lacquered to the extreme and the color is just off. 

[wainscot 1]

I think this version looks more complete - or maybe refined? I like this better than version 2

[Current layout]

I'm already rethinking that bathroom. I like the floors -but the tile - not so much....... I would like the tiles to be more flat and square. A bit more modern - if that makes sense. I'll see what I can come up with.

[Awkward anyone...?]

But that still leaves me with the dormer problem? If the walls go in where they are supposed to go - I have two 8 inch wide rooms available - standard bed length is 6 to 6.5 inches long - it overwhelms the room. 

[Rocking Horse]

He's a bit of a punk,,,, hahaha. Love it - one of these days I'm going to get one, Steve,... 

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Is it paper? If so try steaming it off or use a hot damp towel to loosen the glue

 

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That's actually a very good looking floor... not sure I would want it there - but if you can save that it'll find a place

[First attempts at polymer clay work...]

It's pretty tough getting the colors right. That takes more time and effort than making them. a lot of the tutorials just tell you some of this and some of that - no ratio or quantity..... oh well.....

[It's here!!!!!!]

Mike, I have two other houses sitting on my worktable - unfinished. If I finish one, this one can be my reward. And no, it's not in the boxes anymore............ hahahahaha

 

[Ferdinand Lyle]

He is precious - what a wonderful guy!

[Paperclay Stonework is painted]

This turned out wonderful. I'm about to start on home-made paperclay flagstones (DAS is getting too expensive..... hahahaha).

[Lionel]

I'm in love....

[Wallpaper suggestions, please?]

This settee has a pencil mark on the back _ I'm uploading the picture right now. I'm not sure if I will be able to remove that without ruining the fabric. I'd like to keep it original, but right now I don't know how well that will go,.

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Really like the moldings. Looking good!

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So beautiful, amazing job, Jo!

[Wiring]

Pat, you need to use every other pair to get the 6 minus and 6 plus poles bundled. (Don't know if they call it that....) Every bulb has an A and a B wire. By connecting them like I did every other wire pairing you get all the As together and all the Bs - then you take each bundle and connect it to the main wire.

I drew at least 3 diagrams to make sure that that will work. 

I didn't use pre-wired bulbs, but store bought bi-pins. I just cut regular wire, widened one end a bit with a hot sewing needle and then pushed the pins into the wire - I figured that's the easiest way to do it (and I had those bulbs).Sealed and insulated with glue at the bulb bottom and covered it with a brass tube.

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Mike, I got the burn scars to prove I soldered...

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Love that grey dress.

[Vanessa Ives]

But I really do like them... If you don't photograph them together but separate nobody will notice.

[Herringbone - can you see the gaps?]

I used a cheap paper cutter (guillotine) and it worked really well. I precut 9 inch strips, split them in half down the length and then cut 3/4 inch strips.

[Herringbone parquet - step 1......]

I just went for a typical herringbone pattern - if you google floor patterns parquet you'll find tons of different ones. I used veneer edge banding (Home Depot or Lowes). I used a paper guillotine cutter to cut it in half lengthwise and then 3/4 inch pieces.

If you are looking for fancy brick patterns - google tudor brick patterns - there are a lot of nice ones out there.

[Exterior Landscaping]

Very beautiful!

[Retro inspired bedroom]

Got it. I thought it might have been those. Thanks Brae!

[Vintage drapery]

Love the fireplace and the curtain. 

[Retro inspired bedroom]

Very nice, Brae. If you ever feel like sharing what kind of led you put in those lamps, or a picture from the inside.... I got two of those somewhere in a drawer.

On another note: whenever I see those lights (I got mine from hobby lobby) I think of ebay.... there is one seller who's been trying to sell one of those for almost $20 for weeks now................