{"id":4217,"date":"2018-09-25T14:54:45","date_gmt":"2018-09-25T20:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onebluestocking.ca\/blog\/?p=4217"},"modified":"2018-09-28T12:14:10","modified_gmt":"2018-09-28T18:14:10","slug":"littlefee-study-desk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onebluestocking.ca\/blog\/?p=4217","title":{"rendered":"littlefee study desk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>switching to a different size this time&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>as i went through some of my drawers i found several odds and ends that i thought might eventually be made into tables.  it was time to decide which ones would actually work, and which pieces were the wrong scale for any of my dolls and could be given away.<\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/onebluestocking\/44002601095\/in\/dateposted-public\/\" title=\"table parts\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1903\/44002601095_cfb2eac622.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"420\" alt=\"table parts\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nthese pieces looked like they had the potential to become part of a study center for my littlefee sized dolls. <\/p>\n<p>did i mention that once i get my craft rooms cleaned out, my dh is going to help me build an msd-sized house for my dolls?  i&#8217;m thinking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/ca\/listing\/504747794\/dollhouse-with-a-balcony-for-american?ref=shop_home_active_6\">this<\/a> one,  i just need to clear out enough room to set it up before we build it.  i am also planning to con him into making a photo box\/room box that i can set up differently depending on what photo i want to take.  either way the furniture will be put to good use.  <\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/onebluestocking\/44195059864\/in\/dateposted-public\/\" title=\"table legs shortened\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1931\/44195059864_6776195656.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"422\" alt=\"table legs shortened\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nthe spindles needed to be shortened to make the right length table legs, so i carefully cut the tenons off. that made them the perfect length and also gave more surface area at the top to glue, and the bottom for sturdiness. <\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/onebluestocking\/44195061944\/in\/dateposted-public\/\" title=\"table glue drying\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1960\/44195061944_8fa7c2560c.jpg\" width=\"408\" height=\"500\" alt=\"table glue drying\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nthe spindles were glued to the bottom of the table and also to the corner of the edging.  once the glue set up a bit, i carefully turned the table over and adjusted the legs to make sure they were straight and all resting on the floor without wobbling.  the glue bottle worked as a weight to hold them in place while the glue finished drying.  the chair was from the dollar store (according to the price sticker still on the back \ud83d\ude09 ) and really only needed a good sanding to work.  i wish i&#8217;d grabbed a couple of them, but i&#8217;ve had this one for several years and can&#8217;t get any more.  i don&#8217;t know why i only chose to get one in the first place?<\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/onebluestocking\/44002563275\/in\/dateposted-public\/\" title=\"table stain\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1966\/44002563275_695b87f4a9.jpg\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" alt=\"table stain\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nfirst i stained all the pieces with a reddish brown.  it goes on pretty solid then is wiped off with a damp cloth to lighten up and let the wood grain show through.  after it dried i rubbed on a very light coat of barn wood grey to get a more aged look to it. you can see the original color on the left, the final color on the right.  i still need to seal it with a light coat of matte varnish.  a child&#8217;s desk\/chair, in my experience at least, is seldom clean and shiny!<\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/onebluestocking\/43102905840\/in\/dateposted-public\/\" title=\"table and chair finished\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1945\/43102905840_0552129788.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"442\" alt=\"table and chair finished\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nand the finished project.<\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\"  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