Glitter Striped Table DIY

I wanted to jazz up my outdoor space this summer with some bright pieces so I've been experimenting with different techniques on thrift store tables and chairs.  It's amazing what you can pick up for $5 or $10 dollars at a thrift store.  This glitter striped table adds some serious fun to my backyard and surprisingly, it wasn't as hard to make as I thought it would be.  The most important thing to remember is to seal the glitter before you add the resin top coat.  This way you won't have any stray pieces like I did.  I spend almost 45 minutes pushing flecks of glitter back into the stripes.  All in all, it was worth it!  Are you ready to make a mess?  Let's GO!

The perfect amount of excitement for breakfast on the patio

Paint the base any color you want

Mix in a patterned rug and pillows

Watch exactly how it's done here!

Stuff You'll Need

Thrift Store Dining Table

E-6000 Glaze Coat Resin

Maxx Gloss in Rain Slicker

Americana Decor Metallics in Vintage Brass

Gold Glitter

Americana Decoupage in Gloss

Masking Tape

Paintbrush and Sponge Brush

1. Paint the base of the table with Maxx Gloss in Rain Slicker

2. Paint the table top with Americana Decor Metallics in Vintage Brass

3. When dry, draw lines 3" apart across the table

4. Tape on the outside of every other line with masking tape

5. & 6. Fill in one line at a time with Americana Decoupage in Gloss

7. While the decoupage is wet, sprinkle with a generous amount of glitter and sweep off when dry

*do this to every other stripe

8. Remove the tape and sweep the excess glitter into a paper bag and then back in the jar

9. Coat each stripe with Americana Decoupage in Gloss and let dry

10.  Follow the instructions for the E-6000 Glaze Coat, mix and pour it on the table top

11. Evenly distribute the Glaze Coat with a sponge brush

*push the stray glitter pieces back to the stripe with toothpick or chopstick

12.  Pop the bubbles in the Glaze Coat with a small torch and then let cure overnight in room that isn't occupied and is free of moving dust and dirt

Sparkly and shiny!

Pearl & Resin Table Makeover

I recently saw a colorful resin table top filled with Mardi Gras beads and went NUTS!  What a terrific way to use up all of those crazy colorful beads!  Also, if you know anything about New Orleans and Mardi Gras, what did they have to do to get so many of them?!  I decided to try something similar with a little more of a "princess-chic" vibe using some extra pearl trim I picked up for a song.  One of my nieces is still going through the princess phase and I cannot wait until it's over.  I learned A LOT making this table.  For example, you can sand resin once it's cured and then coat it with more resin and it's perfect!   I also learned that you can create a barrier edge with simple masking tape.  Check out the video below to see how I did it.  Have fun!  Mark

Pretty sure this will end up in my niece's bedroom

Regal!

Watch how easy it is to make here!

Stuff You'll Need

Small round table

Enough pearl trim to cover the top

E-6000 Glue

Glaze Coat epoxy resin

Small torch

Masking tape

 Here's How

1.  2. & 3. Starting in the exact center of the table, glue beads in a spiral until you reach the outer edge

4. & 5. Create a rim/barrier edge around the table with two layers of masking tape 

*Make sure it's snug to the table and that the tape is higher than the top of the pearls

6. Follow the instructions for mixing the Glaze Coat

7. & 8. Pour the glaze coat on the table top and evenly distribute it with a sponge brush

9. Pop the bubbles with a torch and let cure overnight

*Make sure you cure your table in an unoccupied room free of dirt and dust

10.  Remove the masking tape

11.  If you need to, you can round the edge of the table with a sander

12. Glaze the rough sanded edges with another layer of Glaze Coat and let cure