Materials: Ikea Bygel Basket
I used the base of the Ikea Bygel basket (the plate with holes in it) and used it to hang earrings on the wall. I hung both the plate with the holes (for earrings) and the basket (for accessories) using nails, and rested the lip of the plate with holes on the nail– no hanging bracket necessary.
Materials: Groland kitchen cart
1. Before assembling all pieces were stained with Minwax Early American. I first brushed on wood conditioner according to instructions and then applied a single coat of stain with a foam brush. I whipped the stain off after 30 minutes.
2. I applied three thin coats of matte polyurethane to the butcher block top, allowing to dry at least 2 hours between coats. I then lightly sanded the surface with 180 grit sand paper. I applied two more thin polyurethane coats and sanded with 220 grit sand paper to achieve a smooth finish. I finished off with two final coats of polyurethane.
3. I cut 6 inches off the bottom of each leg to shorten the cart to an appropriate height for use with a vessel sink. I assembled according to the instructions. I then marked and drilled the holes for the drain and faucet.
