Materials: Rast, paint, stain, leather belt*, hammer and nail, drill, scissors
Description: For this project, I drew from a number of previously featured hacks and projects. My ideas here aren't super original, but I think the combination is.
1. Assembled Rast
2. Painted and stained - 2 coats of Ben Moore pure white on the body 2 coats of a dark stain on the drawers (wait for it to dry now!)
3. Cut leather belt into 12.25" segments (used regular scissors).
4. Poked holes about a quarter inch from the end of the belt using a hammer & nail
5. Drilled included screws through leather into existing knob holes. I used the included knobs on the INSIDE of the dresser, to cover the exposed/pointy end of the screws.
*I was lucky enough to be able to use one (long!) belt that I got at the thrift store for $3. It might also look cool with 3 different belts?
See more of the Rast with leather belts.
~ Susan, Philadelphia
One word AWESOME........
ReplyDeleteWow! This is the best RAST makeover I've seen yet! It's so stylish and LOVE the belt handles - very original :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the belt idea.
ReplyDeleteYour ideas are not so original??????!!!!!?
ReplyDeleteYou gotta be kidding!!
Definately the best RAST make over!
Great job with great ideas and few dollars
The belt made the dffference!
I love it
Francesca
Beautiful... and unique!
ReplyDeleteThe belt idea is very cool!!!!
ReplyDeleteNeomi
That is wonderful, I feel like changing my bedroom furniture and doing something similar to this! Such a great hack!
ReplyDeleteOh, imagine those handles using a leather belt strap that has designs on it! Yeah! Good Job!
ReplyDeleteDid you use a polyurethane over the stain?
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