I'm doing some large beams made from 2x12s, one is 24 feet, and two are 22 feet. giving them an old beat up look. went at them with all manner of pillaging. axe, hatchet, chisels, chains, nails, awl (for worm holes), and rasp. Oh, and sander for the 24 foot beam since hands can touch the supports. The two 22 footers will be pulled up with ropes and secured to the ceiling joists. Each beam weighs quite a bit, but I'm fairly confident I can inch them up via a 3 rope system. My wife is not so sure. I know I will win.
I'm a little nervous on the staining, as I don't want this to look pooey. We've stained several test pieces to get the right color and look. It will get a satin clear coat, or maybe a flat. haven't decided...
I'm not very experienced with staining, and making things look believably old. I'm a little worried about doing it. Especially with all the time, $ and bodily soreness I've already invested in this enterprise.
Anyone done this before? Tips, recommendations?
Here are a few shots of what I've been doing to them.
worm holes!!!
These pictures didn't turn out great, but they kind of show the look on the single 24 foot beam. The bottom isn't finished as there is a support post going somewhere along it. So waiting required.
here's from the other side, a little easier to see...
And finally, last night we made some new plates. 24 plates for $24, and ceramic sharpies.
I made a series of 4 plates, of cats wearing a baker hat. here is plate 1 in the series.
I'm a little nervous on the staining, as I don't want this to look pooey. We've stained several test pieces to get the right color and look. It will get a satin clear coat, or maybe a flat. haven't decided...
I'm not very experienced with staining, and making things look believably old. I'm a little worried about doing it. Especially with all the time, $ and bodily soreness I've already invested in this enterprise.
Anyone done this before? Tips, recommendations?
Here are a few shots of what I've been doing to them.
worm holes!!!
These pictures didn't turn out great, but they kind of show the look on the single 24 foot beam. The bottom isn't finished as there is a support post going somewhere along it. So waiting required.
here's from the other side, a little easier to see...
And finally, last night we made some new plates. 24 plates for $24, and ceramic sharpies.
I made a series of 4 plates, of cats wearing a baker hat. here is plate 1 in the series.
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