I bought a new couch
and wanted something unique to go with the living room. So I search around on
Pinterest and saw a lot of comic book collage ideas covering furniture pieces.
I loved the idea, but I did not like the clutter look of the collage. So here
is my sophisticated take on a comic book table.
So for all of you do
it yourself lovers, this was super easy and super cheap! Plus, I get tones of
compliments for it!
Supplies I used
- · 2 Ikea Lack Tables*
- · Comic book pages
- · Modge Podge Gloss
- · Modge Podge Gloss Sealer
- · Paintbrush
*The reason I used Ikea Lack tables
is not only are they cheap, but they are stackable which is great if you need
space in the living room.
Instructions:
Step 1: Pick your comic book pages.
I found I only needed 6 pages per table. I mixed comic book covers and inside
pages from two different comic books. I kept with the DC theme to match the
living room mural. Lay the pages on top of each table to make sure you like the
layout/match up. Once you have the design you like take a picture to remember
and then remove the pages from the table.
Step 2: Start by taking a paintbrush
and using it to put Modge Podge gloss on 1/3 of the table. I did each piece in
thirds. I went right to left because I am left handed and I try to avoid Modge
Podge everywhere.
Step 3: Lay the first two pages down
and then proceed to layer Modge Podge on top of the pages. Makes sure you
smooth out each page. Air bubble will get caught up and bubbly! Try to get the
page as flat and smooth to the wood as possible.
Step 4: Repeat step Two and Three
for all the pages
Step 5. Once you have all your pages
laid down, do one last layer over the whole table. The more Modge Podge the
better!
Step 6: Let it dry. I let them dry
over night because I started this project pretty late at night.
Step 7. Screw the legs on and tada!
You have two side tables!
*I would recommend getting plexiglass
to put over, just for protection purposes. I’m planning to pick some up myself.
