This project started with a light coat of primer. Especially when painting plastic, primer is a must. Then a few coats of a semi-gloss black and although the grains are still visible it now looks more like ebony wood
instead of that icky fake stuff.
The table had a natural bevel so inserting an image in it and pouring on some durable resin was in its stars.
My most popular item at the fair was this 2 tiered table I covered in maps.
It started like this...
and ended like this.
It sold early in the day, and luckily the buyer wanted to pick it up after the fair ended, so I got to get lots and lots of feedback on it in my booth. I could have sold that table 6 times.
Now, I have been covering things with maps for awhile and although I love their images, colors and general abilities to let you escape to anywhere.... as a new artist, trying to find my creative voice, I felt I needed to stay fresh and keep trying new things. BUT, the people have spoken and as they say in good business, give the people what they want.
I chose a 1967 National Geographic map of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic... space & missile test sites included.
Really a history lesson in its self. Your kids won't be finding this image in their geography textbooks.
Now, instead of hanging out in death row at that thrift store, this table is a functional, transportable, educational and stylish new home accessory.It is not easy getting good photos with that glossy top, but I will try a few more to give it justice and you should see it in the shop early next week.
1 comments:
You've outdone yourself with this one! It's a fantastic piece :)
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