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Seating From "From Junky to Funky" episode DFJF-105

Thrift store chairs and metal trashcans are used to create funky seating and ottomans for the homeowners newly designed room.

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Old chairs recovered with fake grass material and fabric covered trashcans are used to create funky seating in this at-home art gallery.

Materials:

4 matching chairs
4 schoolroom wastebaskets
High density foam
Staples
Fake grass material
Primer
Spray paint
MDF
Fabric
Spray adhesive
Jigsaw
Sander
Staple gun
Sewing machine

Figure A

Chairs:

1. Choose your chairs (figure A).

2. Lightly sand as needed.

3. Paint and allow to dry.

4. Cover the seats with fabric.

	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

Mini Ottomans:

1. Clean four round metal trash bins.

2. Paint and allow to dry.

3. Measure the bottom side of the cans.

4. Draw circles (figure B) with a radius of one inch wider than the can bottom onto the MDF.

5. Use a jigsaw to cut out four circles.

6. Sand the edges until they are smooth.

7. Measure and cut foam to the size of each circle (figure C).

8. Screw the MDF to the bottoms of the trashcans, and then bolt together.

9. Attach the foam to the MDF using spray adhesive.

   Safety Note: Always use eye protection and a mask when using spray adhesive.

10. Measure the fabric circle to the size of the foam top--adding about a 1/2" for the seam allowance.

11. Measure the circumference and width of the perimeter of the foam area, and then measure and mark the fabric adding about a 1/2" for the seam allowance.

12. Cut the fabric.

13. Sew a band around the circle of fabric (figure D) inside-out in order to hide the seam.

14. Place the fabric atop the foam circle.

15. Staple the fabric into place around the circle (figure E) alternating sides in order to ensure even placement of the fabric.

Project Expense:

Chairs, Baskets, AstroTurf: Free
Paint, Foam, MDF: $55
Materials: $15

Total: $70