Constitutionally Modern DIY
Modern, funky craft/DIY creations. Good for gifts or yourself.
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WHAT:
Making things. Affordable and accomplishable things.
WHO:
Suitable for amateurs, average Janes/Joes.**
**Particularly useful for urbanites lacking power tools or even a kitchen table.
WHEN:
Whenever I goshdarn can. Lay off me.
WHY:
Because looking at other people's ideas is awesome fodder for my noggin so shouldn't I share a decent idea that someone else can make perfect? Send me a pic if you make something similar to what I post!
WHO'S THIS "ME"?
I am Lynn. I'm an urban planner by training, and a maker of random items by vocational calling. I do my projects in my apartment in Brooklyn, or on the stoop or roof. If you see a 5' 3 7/8" female breaking concrete blocks out on your street, you probably live on my block.
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The laptop desk I had bought from Staples years ago finally went caput (the padding disintegrated to nothing, and then leaked out all over my house) - it was crappy, so I resolved to find something better.
I found these gorgeous handmade lap desks on Etsy made by World on Lap. The cork top is so beautifully textured, and the cork padding is thick, soft, & durable.
My only issue was that my laptop would slip down when I sit with my knees bent and feet up on the couch. I added a no-slip layer using shelf liner ($5 for a roll) from Home Depot.
Perfect.
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Color-dipped ceramics…<$13
Color blocked stuff is so appealing to me - don’t think that will change ever. I used ceramic paint to color-dip some plain white plates and cups. Perty neat.
You need:
- Pebeo Porcelaine 150 paint (I used Abyss Black in glossy)
- Ceramic items you want to decorate
- Bowl for paint you can throw away
- Oven
Want to see the steps?
