I think it looks great above the fireplace. Very original and unique. Way better than a mirror or a cheap picture. The pieces are joined by glue and pocket screws. Sanded and ebony stained. Very soft in touch. The wood grain texture is nicely exposed, the stain was wiped off just after application. It is a very good idea to clean off the excess before it dries. The finish is not glossy and tacky – it’s beautifully satin.
One of my favourite projects!
[…] Next, I installed a screw hook into the already existing hole in the base, hung the spire upside-down and covered the upper part with 2 coats of wipe-on poly. It dried for 1 day and was buffed with wax and 0000 steel wool – as always. To make it furniture friendly, I stuck some foam feet to its bottom and it was ready to be displayed. The company I chose for it was my metal plane and the letter K. […]
[…] no more than 45 minutes to complete. It cured overnight and was ready for installation, just beside The Letter K. The corbel’s cap got the same finish as The Letter K and they perfectly complemented each […]
[…] with other projects displayed on that wall, for example, the skulls, white and red flower pots, The Letter K of course, Frenchy corbel and the rest. It’s big, but not too heavy due to the materials used […]
[…] sprayed-like texture. I allowed all the workpieces to dry for a day or two and I fixed them to the Letter K with double-sided tape. The order in which they were put together is shown in the pictures below. I […]