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** VINTAGE AD COFFEE TABLE **by CraigRJess on March 16, 2014

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** VINTAGE AD COFFEE TABLE ** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Intro:   ** VINTAGE AD COFFEE TABLE ** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Step 1:   Cut the shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Step 2:   Selecting the layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Step 3:   Decoupage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Step 4:   Epoxy Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Step 5:   Adding Laminate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Step 6:   Finished product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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Intro:  ** VINTAGE AD COFFEE TABLE **Continuing on with the Herman Miller surfboard table concept, we decided to make a new modern version with a twist. Using ads from a calendar, they were decoupagedonto the plywood and then later covered in epoxy resin.

Step 1: Cut the shapeUsing a template from previous projects, we used the router to cut out the table from Baltic birch plywood (not shown in pic)

Baltic birch is used for its stability - it's comprised of 13 layers.

Step 2: Selecting the layoutFirst we needed to select which ads we wanted for the table. We chose a mix of famous brands as well as cool/funny ones. We also needed to figure out the layout of theads - random, straight lines vertically,horizontally, or offset.

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Step 3: DecoupageAfter establishing a horizontal reference line for the ads to follow - we decoupaged each ad into place.

We used 3 tops coats - and found the usual issues of wrinkling. We found that putting a plastic bag down over the semi-dry ad, then running the laminate roller over itworked the best.

Step 4: Epoxy TimeWe have found that heating the epoxy in hot water before mixing breaks down the viscosity and makes for a better and much easier pour.

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Step 5: Adding LaminateWe cut and glued laminate onto the underside of the table to add stability. To prevent warping of the wood, you must balance it out.

Spread glue onto table bottom and laminate.

Let it 'tack' (~15-20 minutes).

Lay out wood dowels onto the table.

Placed the laminate onto the dowels, then removed one at a time while pressing the laminate into the glue.

Once all dowels were removed, we took a laminate roller and pressed out the bubbles.

Once dry, I put the template onto the table and used the router to get the finished edge shown.

Step 6: Finished productAnd here's the finished product.

Hope you like it....enjoy:~)

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Comments

10 comments Add Comment

 ldhkah says:  Mar 20, 2014. 8:55 AM  REPLYwhere do you get the vintage photos?

 CraigRJess says:  Mar 20, 2014. 9:12 AM  REPLYPhotos came from a calendar I bought last year. Since it was last years, I don't know if it is still available. The company that makes the calendar is:www.pageaday.com

Thanks

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 chriswooten57 says:  Mar 19, 2014. 11:00 PM  REPLYBeautiful table. How many magazines did it take? chriswooten57

 CraigRJess says:  Mar 20, 2014. 1:02 AM  REPLYThanks. It was a calendar bought from a bookstore. The link to the company is shown below. We had to cut the dates of each and every one of thosepics - very tedious.

 chriswooten57 says:  Mar 19, 2014. 11:04 PM  REPLYyou got my vote. chriswooten57

 CraigRJess says:  Mar 20, 2014. 12:58 AM  REPLYThank you so much Chris :~)

 psauvignac says:  Mar 18, 2014. 1:22 PM  REPLYVery very nice !

I love it !

Where did you find all this ads ?

And where did you find table's foot ? :)

Thank you !

 CraigRJess says:  Mar 18, 2014. 2:07 PM  REPLYThank you so much - glad you like it :~)

I bought my calendar last year at a book store, so I don't think it is still available.

Here is the company that makes them: www.pageaday.com

I bought the legs from CreamStreetShop: www.etsy.com

 Penolopy Bulnick says:  Mar 16, 2014. 5:01 PM  REPLYThat looks great! So many fun ads!

 CraigRJess says:  Mar 17, 2014. 7:50 AM  REPLYThank you Penolopy. I esp. love the Marlboro ad with the baby, "before you scold me mom....you'd better light up a Marlboro" LMAO