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This was the first design I completed for the magazine and I fell
Price: $58
(use coupons!)
Time: 4–6 hours
in love with how it turned out! With just a few hours and some
elbow grease, these customized table numbers were made on a
budget in just a few easy steps.
(Project is based on a wedding of 10 tables)
1
Staining the Blocks
• Determine the total amount of blocks
3
needed and include extra pieces for any
Cutting the Stands
• Measure the mantle trim to an appropriate
size based on the letters in each number.
mistakes along the way.
Length and spacing depends on personal
• Open and stir the stain of your choice and
preference.
begin staining all sides of the blocks with
• Mark the stand where they will need to be cut
the tip of a rag. Always stain with the grain.
• Using either a handsaw or miter saw (1/8 inch
• Allow the stain to dry per manufacturers
2
blade) cut down the stands to their allotted size.
instructions.
Burning the Letters
• Prepare the wood burning tool with the first
letter stencil.
• Once the burner is heated, test the results
on an extra block to verify how hard you
need to press down to get the best results.
• Once you have the feel for the tool, start
burning the first letter.
• Use a small pair of pliers to unscrew the
hot letter stencil and place in a metal dish
to cool. With the same pliers, screw on the
• Smooth out any rough edges using low
4
grit sandpaper.
Complete the Look!
• Stain the stands using a stain of your choice
—remember people will want to pick up and
admire your work so stain all edges and sides.
• Glue the numbers onto their appropriate stands
with wood glue on the back of each number.
• Let dry over night for a secure hold and
keep in a safe place to protect during the
day of preparations!
next letter of the sequence.
The wood burning tool will reach very hot
temperatures and should be kept on a safe
surface away from children.
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