twenty4play83

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I work for the New England Culinary Institute in Vermont working in residence life. I was a fine arts major in college. I currently create art in my spare time painting with melted crayon on cardboard. I live here in VT with my partner of three and a half years, Arik and our two cats Orion and Clark (also known as Big Cat and Little Cat respectively). I love DIY projects, especially since creativity in terms of decorating etc is key in "dorm" (oh what an icky word) life. So thats alittle about me! Ciao 4 Now

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Mid Century Modern Chair Help!

By twenty4play83

I fell in love with these chairs as soon as I saw them online. The only draw back is they are over $300 a piece, ouch! I have been brainstorming a DIY version that would hopefully cost below $100 each using 3x3 lumber for the bases, smaller lumber for the back rest supports, and a custom cut piece of 4" high density foam for the cushion. The hang up comes when trying to reproduce the backrest itself. I am stumped, any ideas? It looks like a solid piece of wood in which a curve has been sanded or cut. I... »MORE

October 29, 2007

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