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Interactive End Tables Go for that 'funky' feel with magnetic paint. From "From Junky to Funky" episode DFJF-112

Designer Samantha Gleisten adds interactive fun to old end tables by sprucing them up with magnetic paint.

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These interactive end tables--complete with chalkboard and magnetic paint--will provide countless hours of entertainment for baby Frankie.

Materials:

End tables
Table measure
Square
Various saws
3/4" MDF
Power drill
Drill bits
Screws
Magnetic Primer
Chalkboard paint
Paint
Fun handles
Magnets

Figure A

End Tables:

1. Mark your end tables.

   Note: Use masking tape to write on if you have trouble seeing your lines on painted surfaces.

2. Cut the tables using various saws. Use a circular saw for longer--straight cuts (figure A), and then you can cut your corners with a jig saw and a reciprocating saw.

3. Cut new backs to fit your newly created openings in your end tables out of 3/4" MDF.

4. Attach the MDF to the end tables using glue and screws.

5. Fill your screw holes.

Figure B

Interactive Application:

1. Sand the end tables to accept paint.

2. Prime the insides of the end tables with magnetic primer.

3. Paint the insides of the end tables with chalkboard paint.

4. Paint the outsides of the tables in fun rainbow colors. You can highlight the details in the original woodwork by using highlight colors.

5. Attach fun door pulls (figure B).

6. Fill the inside of the end tables with chalk and fun magnets.

Project Expense:

End tables: $30
Door pulls: $3
Materials: $12

Total: $45