Writing desk revamp using comic books

Stephnie33

The Comic book page interior really makes this piece pop

I got this well worn writing desk for $15! Was very solid but could use a make over. 

She was taken apart and sanded, with a few wood cracks filled with wood putty and then the exterior was painted with black chalkboard paint.

The interior of the desk I decopaged with old comic book pages and sealed. It's one of my favourite DIYs. 

Materials

https://www.bunnings.com.au/earl-s-140g-walnut-multfill-ready-to-use-filler_p1661737

https://www.bunnings.com.au/white-knight-250ml-chalkboard-paint_p1566487

https://www.bunnings.com.au/plaid-8oz-236ml-gloss-mod-podge_p0287072

https://www.bunnings.com.au/boyle-400g-clear-matt-spray-sealer_p1852664

Tools

Orbital sander

Paint scraper

Screwdriver

Paint brushes

Steps

Step 1

This was the piece sanded back ready for Painting 

Step 2

For the decopage, I layered the comic pages with mod podge and PVA glue. I tried to find interesting panels to place where people would see them. 

After the placement was complete and dried I sprayed with a matte sealer.

MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Stephnie33. It's marvellous to have you join us, and many thanks for sharing your amazing project.

It's truly inspiring to see how you transformed a well-worn piece into something remarkable; the comic book page interior is an absolute showstopper!

Finding such a solid desk for just $15 is quite the find, and your makeover skills have definitely done it justice. Taking it apart, sanding it down, and filling the wood cracks with putty shows your attention to detail. 

Thank you for sharing the stunning results and providing the list of materials and tools. It's incredibly helpful for anyone looking to embark on a similar project.

Mitchell