Compass Rose table

Coffee tables are nice, but they can sometimes be so plain. This table is a solid table and great for supporting several dozen cups of coffee, but the white space was dying for a decoration. So with a little bit of time and some paint it can get a bit of a nautical look with a compass rose.

Here's how to make it.

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Step 1 What you need

What you need to do this:

1. Printer to print large stencils
2. X-acto knife
3. Spray adhesive
4. 2 colors of spraypaint. I'm using Krylon Dual Burgundy and Krylon Dual Ivory here, but other color combos would work, too
5. Clear Coat (optional)

Comments

[Wi11]

Looks awesome! It reminds me of veneer work. I'm always drawn to pieces that have been dressed up with "geometric" looking patterns. I may try something like that using contrasting woods, probably on a smaller scale at first though, something like a box lid.

[cmetzger]

Attractive decoration. However, shouldn't the supply list incluce "one table"? Or, the title be "Decoration for Table"?

[leonardml]

Wow! I've always loved the Compass Rose. Nice 'structable.

[Dream Dragon]

That's nice work, and a nice way to dress up a rather mundane piece of furniture.

[porcupinemamma]

Excellent! Llooks beautiful

[Penolopy Bulnick]

Awesome :) Love the color choices!

[fungus amungus]

Thanks! Gotta love burgundy