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Scale napkin holder

October 23rd, 2009 in member junk     
dohlman dohlman, member
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This neat old scale must have been sitting outside in the weather for years, and we got it for $4.  With a bit of Briwax, I sealed in the rust and gave it a burnished look.  Adding an old porcelain tin plate where the old holder was, it became a perfect napkin holder for the kitchen table.


Pattern or design used: My own design
posted in: member junk, metal, kitchen, brown, napkin holder, historical
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Comments (6)

shabbychick writes: That is oh-my-gosh cool! And bri-wax to seal it? Great idea!

Kathy Posted: 3:17 pm on October 27th
suewhitney writes: I LOVE scales, but I guess everyone knows that by now. Ha! Great use for a great old scale.

Happy Junking,
Sue Posted: 11:44 am on October 25th
WhisperWood Cottage writes: Clever idea!! That is one cool scale!

Amy


Posted: 11:25 pm on October 23rd
MimiToria writes: Love your scale and what a great re purposing you came up with. Scales are so awesome.
Gretchen Posted: 6:07 pm on October 23rd
RustyDiva writes: You are speakin my rusty language!!! Very cool. Posted: 5:42 pm on October 23rd
suewannabeinkc writes: Scales are great, aren't they? I love this reuse of one!
Keep creating!
Joanne Posted: 3:51 pm on October 23rd
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