Jim in Anacortes
Life of the Party
I've always appreciated the natural beauty of driftwood. Recently I've been reading about how to "process" it, and use it to decorate my new "beach vibe" home in Anacortes. The internet photos of lampshades, picture frames, artwork and furniture are truly inspiring. I'm still in the embryonic stage of this journey, but I have collected some small, and large pieces to tinker with. I've soaked some pieces in bleach, and used my Dremel tool to wire brush and sand them. The transformation from something I would just step on, to a truly interesting piece of wood, has been remarkable. I plan on using baking soda and vinegar next, to attempt to bring out the hidden beauty. I've read that "teak oil" helps in this regard. Also, I plan to make small tables (maybe with glass tops) and small benches or chairs ( held together with "pegs") from some larger pieces. Any guidance or suggestions from you folks that have gone through this journey would be most appreciated. Cheers, Jim