3 DIY Bring the outdoors in with a one of a kind nature inspired piece of furniture. I’ve seen these stumps selling for hundreds of dollars in home furnishing stores. Why not save a few dollars and make your own? I found the wood by the side of the road from a recently cut down tree, which inspired me to give it a try. WEEKEND BRANCH OUT PROJECTS Words & Photos By Susan Snow
HOME & COTTAGE
The supplies to do this project are pretty simple. A stump, the drier the better for removing the bark. A chisel and hammer to remove the bark, a power sander— if you don’t have one, they can be rented— and a small can of leftover paint. Since I had everything at home and the wood was a find, this project was free!
Steps:
Peel off all the bark with the chisel and hammer. Tip: keeping the chisel vertical will help to avoid making deep chips into the wood. Once the bark is all removed let the stump dry out in the sunlight for a day. When it feels dry use the sander to buff it until the surface is smooth. Give it a few good swipes with a paintbrush to remove any dust. Choose a paint colour of your liking and paint the sides, leaving the top rings exposed, or stain it natural. And voila, your very own side table, stool or plant stand.
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