DIY wabi sabi decor on a budget | pendant light & slat wood bench

Hey, love the bench ❤ .. the lamp is maybe not quite there. Maybe sand it a bit, so it gets a bit smoother surface and doesn’t look so much like a diy? Love your videos 🤗

Just an FYI for future projects. I know celluclay (sp) is great, I've used it. It's great but expensive. Next time break up paper egg cartons ( made from the same stuff as celluclay ) soak it in a bowl or bucket with hot water till soft, takes only a minute or so, use immersion blender to mix till a good smooth consistency to work with. Smoosh out any extra water with a towel lined colander. You can add bleach during the soaking process if you want it lighter. I also add a little white glue because I like it a bit sticky for applying on slick surfaces. Can be stored for quite awhile in an airtight container too. You'll save lots of money!😊

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The thing about the bench though, the sides are slatted too, I think that looks nicer. This is like a whole chunk on the sides. Which is fine but IMO the original looks nicer because of that detail. If I’m not wrong, Tina Le had done some kind of variation on this bench (similar) for an entry way some time ago

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This bench DIY would be so good for an outdoor patio bench! Could maybe even make a lounge chair with it? I'd love to see more simple wood working tutorials! Especially with spring approaching 👀

I feel like the pendant should be a little bit more asymmetrical because it still looks like an army helmet to me. Also would a thin layer of drywall atop of the paper work for the texture. Love the bench immensely.

The bench turned out really nice. The light pendant looking like the blob you didn't want it to look like. 😆

I'm sorry but the light is not it. The bench turned out cute though

I'm going to trust the process and wait for the reveal before passing judgment on the pendant lamp.

I am always fascinated by why those slat benches are so expensive. They are pretty but they are so simple. Yours turned out perfect. It looks just as high end as the pictures. I love the cloud lamp. When it comes to drying, let it dry between layers. Moisture can get trapped and it can cause mold to form. Then let it dry for like a week at least so it can shrink. Glue and water don’t have enough preservative to avoid mold.

Pendant shade - Maybe chicken wire, polyfil, paper mache? Or just multi layers of paper mache? Not sure paper mache would stick/stay stuck to polyfil lol I love chicken wire. Thin enough to mold, but generally holds its shape. Edit: Still thinking about it (lol) ... actually could still use the bubble wrap over the chicken wire, then paper mache

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I’m a big fan of the light. I know a lot of people in the comments aren’t a fan but personally I love it.

Thank you for solving so many problems of the build for us, Kelsey! I agree with someone else in the comments that chicken wire might be an easier solution for creating the form of the lamp, but you didn't have to go out to buy that. Also, one could use two blocks between the 2x4 legs instead of a whole piece of thin wood going from top to bottom - just a thought. Overall, I thought they were two great projects, and as I mentioned, you solved all of the big problems. Thank you!!!

Let's normalize the difference of opinions when it comes to design. Personally, I really like the bench & think it'll be a great addition to the apartment makeover. The lamp shade not so much. Even for the DIY price, I think that's way touch to spend on it. But, design is subjective, so if others like it, that's awesome. I hope Nina loves all her DIY pieces & her apartment makeover in general. Ps....I am a 24 hour TSG viewer. Been watching this channel for many years. I enjoy everything, even if it's my style preference. Doesn't matter.

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The pendant looks like a hornet nest 😂

Sorry, I usually love your diy but that pendant is hideous 😅 the bench is good though

YES! Loooovee this series! That bench came out SOSOSOOO good!