DIY Desk with a Penny Top
A plain old board of wood is the starting point for many projects—including this sparkling black and copper study station.
When Homeroad blogger Susan’s daughter came to her with a project idea, she jumped at the chance to help. She provided the wood cut and her daughter, Kasey, did the rest—creating a one-of-a-kind desk with a plain wood board, a short filing cabinet—and a whole lot of pennies. Read on for the full tutorial.
MATERIALS & TOOLS
– Wood board
– Crown molding
– Circular saw
– Black paint
– Lots of pennies
– Super glue
– Pliers
– Wire cutter
– Epoxy
– (2) legs and hardware
– Filing cabinet
STEP 1
Cut a wood board to size and attach a piece of crown molding to the edge for a clean finish.
STEP 2
Then paint the wood board black.
STEP 3
Next cover the board with pennies. On the front edge of the desk, bend pennies at a right angle with pliers so they fit around the corner.
STEP 4
Use a wire cutter to cut pennies in half so they will fit perfectly along the edge.
STEP 5
When the glue dries, cover it with 3 coats of epoxy. The finish is smooth as glass and amazingly awesome!
STEP 6
Attach two legs to the bottom of one side of the board and support it on the other side with a black filing cabinet.
Voila!
Thanks, Susan! For more DIY furniture ideas, check out Homeroad!
