Sabtu, 24 April 2010

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Creative Excercise by StevenARodriguez

Furniture Italy






This crafty Wooden Ruler lampshade craft project is a great way to decorate a kid's bedroom, study room, or even a home office for a teacher. Nothing says school house days more than a wooden ruler and they are perfect as a lampshade.

You can use any old or damage fabric lampshade as the base for this project to save money.

To make a Wooden Ruler lampshade you will need:

Small Fabric Lamp Shade (can not be taller than your pencils)

Wooden Ruler (You could use clear plastic rulers)

Scissors

Hot Glue

The first step is to find your lampshade. I like to find the lampshade based on how tall it is. Most wood rulers are 12 inches tall, so look for a lampshade that is at least 10 inches tall.

Now, you need to completely remove all of the fabric from your damaged or existing lampshade. Start by poking some scissors through the fabric, then cut away. Once you have the body of the fabric removed then start working on the material wrapped onto he wires. This will take some time, but is a great way to save a little money and salvage and exiting lampshade.

Tip: If you don't have a damaged or existing lampshade you want to get rid of you can buy these wire frames of a lampshade at any lampshade store. Some arts and crafts stores will also sell them.

Now, take your first Wooden Ruler. Place a line of glue on the upper and lower round wires of the metal lampshade frame. Press the Wooden Ruler in place vertically, like a line running up and down the shade.

Hold the Wooden Ruler in place on the lampshade until the glue cools. You could also use epoxy glue for this easy lampshade craft project.

Now, add some more to your lampshade wire right next to the first Wooden Ruler. Press a second color pencil in place and hold until set.

Now, continue repeating this process all the way around the lampshade. You can space them however you would like. I recommend placing the Wooden Ruler directly next to each other with. This way you won't fid yourself staring at the bulb of the lamp.

Tip: For a really whimsical look you could use twine to attach the Wooden Ruler or even shoes laces after you have glue them on. You could also use wire. Simply attach one Wooden Ruler, and then use the twine or shoe string wire to wrap around the area of the Wooden Ruler where it touches the wire lampshade. Wrap around like an X to make it look like the twine is holding the Wooden Ruler on.

You can also try painting your rulers. I think bright and cheerful colors would be perfect! Use spray paint to evenly paint each ruler. Allow them to dry before you attach them.

Try painting on stainless steel silver paint. This would give an awesome industrial look in a loft or trendy new home.

Always use a low watt bulb and never leave the lamp unattended.




source : Furniture Italy

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Salvaged materials that are reused in garden construction differ from recycled materials. Salvaged materials are generally used in their original context, such as with patio flooring and walkways. They are used as decorative elements, such as architectural stonework and antique garden furniture. While these items may require cleaning, repainting, or refinishing, salvaged materials do not need to be remanufactured, as do recycled materials. Recycled materials, on the other hand, are generally created from existing products. Reusing salvaged materials in the landscape for garden construction has many benefits. Since these materials are kept out of landfills, it helps save the environment. Many salvaged materials are unique and one of a kind. Therefore, reusing them can add further interest and meaning to the garden. And of course, one of the best reasons for using salvaged materials in the garden is the cost, which is much less than other more expensive alternatives. Rather than buying the same expensive items brand new, look around for similar inexpensive items instead that are salvaged and can be reused as something else in the garden.

Nearly any type of material can be used for garden construction, especially if it's sturdy and weather resistant. For instance, railroad ties are oftentimes acquired for next to nothing from salvage yards or from the railways themselves, especially when they are busy replacing them with newer ones. Since these are treated with creosote, they shouldn't be used with edible plantings; however, they are excellent for creating walls, steps, terraces, and edging for other landscaping projects. Treated landscape timbers are similar, only smaller, and can be used much the same way. Landscape timbers can also be used for making raised beds and pergolas. As with railroad ties, it's not a good idea to use any treated wood around edible plants.

Salvaging unique items, especially those with decorative details, can enhance the interest level of garden structures and designs. Broken pieces of concrete are great for garden walls and paving, as are salvaged bricks, which are also great for achieving that "age-old" appearance in the garden. Salvaged bricks can be used for creating beds, walkways, and edging. Materials such as terra cotta tiles may also be used as decorative elements within the garden. Various types of stone, cleared from farmland and building sites, often make their way to salvage yards. These can be used in the garden for all types of construction, from walkways and edging to retaining walls and ornamental accents. Discarded tires can be turned into attractive, ready-made containers for plants. They are also good for creating small water ponds and fountains. Materials such as decorative light fixtures, metalwork, urns, woodwork, etc. can all be salvaged and reused within the garden. Even natural materials have a place in the garden, such as weathered pieces of driftwood or bamboo.

Everyone loves a bargain and using salvaged materials in the garden is a great way to take advantage of one. As with anything, you should always shop around, comparing salvage companies with other similar sources. Finding and using them may take some time and creativity, but in the long run, salvaging items for garden construction will be well worth the extra effort. You'll not only save money and have a beautiful garden to show for it, but you'll also be saving the environment too.

source : Indonesian Teak Furniture Manufacturers