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Prayer Grate

October 18th, 2008 in projects     

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The eye-catching pink of October's Breast Cancer Awareness is the perfect focal point for an uplifting prayer, poem, or verse of hope. Whether you are religious or not, well-crafted works of literary or junk origin can motivate the spirit and infuse hope. Combine your love of words, your love of junk, and show your support.

Materials:

Vintage grate
Decorative vintage hardware
Ribbon
Prayer or inspirational verse
Magnets
Vintage door knob

Tool List:

Sandpaper or hand sander
Spray paint
Instant glue

The grate before...

Method:

Step 1: Sand away any loose paint chips from grate.

Be sure to wear a mask as most of these pieces are old and may have contained lead paint.

Step 2: Spray with a coat of pink poly to encase remaining paint.

Remember, it can look a little "rough." That's the junker's way!

Step 3: Instant glue metal pieces to top and bottom of grate.

You could pre-drill into the grate and screw the metal bits on, but gluing is a LOT easier (and still funcitonal.)

Step 4: Loop ribbon through back of grate and tie. Repeat for both sides.

The pink ribbon supports the prayer grate--coincidence?

Step 5: Print prayer or inspirational poem on vellum paper and place on grate in center, adhering with magnets. Switch them out as often as you would like, or add a photo.

Step 6: Hang plaque on wall from the vintage doorknob.

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posted in: projects, metal, cottage, pink

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