This project is a combination of two things that are popular at my house- furniture makeovers and comics. I love the furniture, my sons love the comics. I created this comic book chair with extras my son had, a free chair, spray paint, and Mod Podge.
This is the easiest chair makeover, ever!
Supplies:
A chair
Comics
Black spray paint
Mod Podge
I started with a dingy white wooden chair that was being thrown out. Me, being the salvager of furniture that I am, decided to give it new life.
I scrubbed it down because it was gross. Then I sanded it really well.
Next, I spray painted it all black. I wish I’d used Krylon, but I didn’t have any at home, so I went with the two cans of Walmart brand I already had. I really think the two cans of that brand would’ve equaled one of Krylon. Moral, cheaper isn’t always better.
Anyway, once the spray paint was dry, I took apart the pages from one of my sons old comic
books and placed them strategically to cover the whole seat of the chair. For the spindles, I cut slits in the pages and a circle for them to go in. I was going to wrap the pages over the seat but decided against that. Instead I trimmed the edges to only cover the top of the seat.
With my trusty Mod Podge, I attached the pages to the chair. Sorry, I missed a pic of that, but it’s pretty self explanatory. I used one coat on the underside of the pages to attach them, and once that was dry, I used three to seal the top. I also used Mod Podge as a sealer on the entire chair.
Boosh! That’s it!
This chair is now at my son’s desk. I’m not sure if it encourages him study harder, or even entices him to sit at his desk at all. But, should he choose to do his homework, at least he has an awesome chair to sit on.
Anonymous says
nice job!
Cherished Handmade Treasures says
This looks terrific! Don't you love Mod Podge? I would love for you to come and link up at the Creative Corner Hop.
Sandy
Cherished Handmade Treasures
Jeannine says
My little man would love this! Looks amazing!!
Jeannine @ The Concrete Cottage
Danielle Wagasky says
Oh my son would go crazy for this:>
Sparkling says
That's great. I did that with stools 2 years ago for my classroom http://sparkling74.blogspot.com/2011/04/made-by-me-monday.html but this year, they just about all came apart. I did several coats of mod podge on top, but I was really sad that it didn't last this year. And it's kind of like they all released at the same time. I know middle school butts are wiggly, but because all 3 had similar damage at the same time, something makes me think the mod podge sticking power is only about one year. It's a shame because I really liked them and kids thought they were cool.
Does anyone have a suggestion for what to put on top that wouldn't make them come unglued in a year?
Found you at Ginger Snap Crafts.
Bella@artclubblog says
These look so cool! Your son must love it.
AmieAnn says
This is sooo awesome! My boys would just adore this! I am your newest follower~
xoxo
Amie @ Pinkapotamus
Megan@Whimsically Homemade says
Hey there! Just wanted to let you know we featured you in our Favorite Find Fridays post over at Whimsically Homemade. We used one of your pictures. If that's a problem let us know and we'll remove it immediately. Thanks for your great inspiration!
Laura says
This is darling! Such a creative idea- I just love the look of the comics on there!
Ashley T says
I love it! Thanks for the tutorial!
~ Liz ~ says
Love the idea for the chair and I'm with you on the spray paint. I too was using Walmart cheap paint this evening to paint two small items and could not get it to cover. 2 cheap walmart paints do equal one good one.
Found you at Create with Joy. Hope you'll stop over for a visit at Quirky Vistas sometime.
Liz
~ Liz ~ says
I'm back and following now too, Molly. I so loved your comment. Thanks so much for taking the time to read and write. Yeah, ha! Stick with me if you want to see treasures. It feels like that's all I'm posting about lately, but honestly that's not my end all/be all. It just happens that lately I've been out on the weekends and not having a lot of time for creating much during the week by the time all the blog reading/commenting/linking is done. As time allows, I'll be back to doing more of "the other stuff". I do appreciate you taking the time to come by and read. Oh, and I'm in Southeast Florida!
Liz
JOY 2 JOURNEY says
Such a very cute idea! I may have to use this idea for my Grandson 🙂 NOw to go find the perfect chair!!! Than you for sharing this with us at The "Sunday Stop"!
Hugs,
Bj
PS. I am now your newest follower 🙂
Diane says
This is a GREAT idea! Love the bright colors against the black. AWESOME! Love IT!
Found you on the Inspire Me MOnday Blog Hop
Diane
http://treasuringgrace.blogspot.com/2012/07/making-whole-line-drawing-tree.html
Isabella_Grey says
This is amazing! But I love my collection of Elfquest comics too much to do this too them. Maybe I could print out some images from the comics that are online though! Great idea.
Erika Marsh says
That's really cool and I have a few boys (hubby and son) who would love this! Please come hang out and link up to our link party "Home is Where the Heart is" Please feel free to link up any posts you might want to share! 🙂
http://www.homesteadsimple.com/home-is-where-the-heart-is-link-it-up-wednesdays-3/
Anonymous says
What a great idea! I have a 9 & 13 yr. old that would love this!
Tonia L says
That is so cool! My kids would love one with Archie comics!
T. Wilkins says
I am so doing this for my teacher chair! Thank you for the amazing idea! Did you use glossy Modge Podge? I only have Matte but I really like the shine in yours!
JOY 2 JOURNEY says
Molly,
You were featured on The "Sunday Stop"! Come by and grab a button 🙂 I also pinned it to Pinterest.
Hugs,
Bj
Kammy's Korner says
Too fun!! I'll be featuring this tonight for the latest Trash 2 Treasure Tuesday party!! Feel free to grab a featured button.
megan says
Can pictures be used for this project??